Individual therapy at a couples therapy practice?

Yes! We do a lot of individual therapy.

You don’t have to be struggling in your love life to get help from us.

If there is something that you can’t seem to work through or get past—we’d like to help—no matter the source. We are passionate when it comes to the stubborn problems that all of us face in life. You know the ones that seem to stick around despite insight? Despite your best efforts? It’s like we know what we should do, but somehow we get derailed.

Stuck spots aren’t failures; they are check engine lights for humans. Certain life experiences just overwhelm our system and leave us spinning. Treating these times like check engine lights can really help. When your car’s warning light goes off, you pay attention. You take it to the shop. You don’t expect the car to “just get over it” or “try harder”. You definitely don’t judge and berate it for falling short.

Tackling things alone is harder and often less effective. It’s okay to need a little help with your warning light. Letting others in, when we are vulnerable, actually increases our resilience and independence.

If our approach interests you, keep reading below to get answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.

Individual Therapy FAQ

What model of therapy do you use?

We use EFIT (Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Re-Processing). EFIT is a relational approach grounded in the neuroscience of attachment and EMDR is a memory based therapy focused on integrating unprocessed and overwhelming experiences that have blocked our nervous system’s innate ability to heal. We are working to combine both of these therapies, particularly in our individual therapy, because we feel this combination really gets to the heart of the matter.

Do you have special training with individuals?

Melissa and Jill are both trained in EMDR and EFIT.

What type of issues do you regularly see in your office?

Depression, anxiety, general sadness, confusion about life choices, distressed love and/or family relationships, low self-esteem, general feelings of unworthiness or unease, and circular thoughts or behavior patterns are often common reasons our clients seek out therapy.