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Fascial Counterstrain

Fascial Counterstrain (FCS) is a hands-on therapeutic method that aims to alleviate spasms in all tissues of the human body. When an injury occurs, various structures such as organs, nerves, arteries, muscles, ligaments, tendons, veins, and lymphatic vessels can involuntarily go into spasm as a protective response, resulting in pain. This reflex spasm can persist, spread, and give rise to numerous tender points throughout the body.

FCS targets and releases the spasmodic tissue and its corresponding tender point through gentle unloading of the injured structure. By strategically positioning the body against the strain or utilizing compression or shortening techniques, FCS induces a therapeutic release. This process promptly relaxes the structure, reducing tension and providing immediate relief from the primary source of pain. The efficacy of the treatment can be verified by assessing the previously tender point, which often becomes non-tender following the procedure.

We can treat clients of all ages including high school/college athletes, young children, and more.

Common conditions treated with

Counterstrain Therapy

  • ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS (FROZEN SHOULDER)

  • ATHLETIC INJURY/POST -EVENT RECOVERY RX

  • ANXIETY DISORDERS

  • BELL’S PALSY

  • BRAIN FOG

  • BREATHING ISSUES

  • BUNIONS, POST OP BUNIONECTOMY

  • CEREBRAL PALSY

  • CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME

  • CHRONIC PAIN (NECK, BACK, AND EXTREMITIES)

  • COCCYDYNIA

  • DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE

  • DIGESTIVE DISORDERS/IBS

  • DISC BULGES & HERNIATIONS

  • EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME (ASSOCIATED PAIN)

  • FIBROMYALGIA

  • HEADACHES (MIGRAINE,
    TENSION, CLUSTER)

  • IDIOPATHIC NEUROPATHY

  • ITB SYNDROME

  • JOINT REPLACEMENTS

  • LOWER BACK PAIN

  • LYME DISEASE

  • MENISCUS TEARS/REPAIRS

  • MIXED MOTOR DISORDER

  • MUSCLE STRAINS/TEARS

  • MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME

  • NECK PAIN

  • PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

  • OSTEOARTHRITIS (ALL AREAS)

  • POST CONCUSSION
    SYNDROMEPOTS
    (POSTURAL ORTHOSTATIC

  • TACHYCARDIA SYNDROME)

  • PELVIC FLOOR ISSUES

  • PTSD ARTICLE #1

  • PTSD ARTICLE #2

  • PARKINSON’S DISEASE

  • PLANTAR FASCIITIS

  • ROTATOR CUFF TEARS/REPAIRS

  • RSD / COMPLEX REGIONAL
    PAIN SYNDROME

  • SCIATICA

  • SEIZURES

  • SHOULDER BURSITIS

  • SPINAL INSTABILITY

  • SPONDYLOLISTHESIS

  • SPORTS PERFORMANCE

  • SPRAINED/TORN LIGAMENTS

  • TENDINITIS

  • THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME

  • TMJ DYSFUNCTION

  • TORTICOLIS (ADULT/INFANT)

  • TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA

  • TROCHANTERIC BURSITIS

  • VERTIGO

  • WOMEN’S HEALTH

  • WHIPLASH

Psychotherapy services

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, is a journey of self-discovery and emotional exploration. It involves engaging in a series of conversations, commonly referred to as sessions, with a licensed and skilled therapist. Psychotherapists are experts in assisting individuals in addressing and managing their mental, emotional, and behavioral concerns.

These sessions are highly personalized and designed to cater to each client’s unique needs. Whether it’s a brief, structured approach to tackle specific issues or ongoing, consistent meetings spanning months or even years to address diagnosed mental health conditions or persistent challenges, psychotherapy offers a path toward healing and personal growth.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely practiced form of psychotherapy that focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is rooted in the idea that our thoughts and beliefs influence our emotions and actions. CBT aims to identify and modify negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve a person’s mental well-being.

One of the core principles of CBT is that our perceptions and interpretations of situations can lead to emotional distress and unwanted behaviors. During CBT sessions, individuals work with a trained therapist to recognize and challenge these unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more constructive and realistic ones.

Overall, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy equips individuals with practical tools to change unhelpful thought patterns, manage their emotions more effectively, and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. It is an adaptable and widely respected therapeutic approach that can bring about lasting positive change for those who engage in it.

COMPASSION-FOCUSED THERAPY

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) is a therapeutic approach that focuses on enhancing self-compassion and reducing self-criticism. It is particularly beneficial for individuals struggling with issues related to shame, self-esteem, and self-judgment.

CFT emphasizes the importance of developing a compassionate attitude toward oneself. It recognizes that many individuals are highly self-critical, which can contribute to a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. CFT aims to help individuals cultivate self-compassion, which involves treating oneself with the same kindness, understanding, and support that one would offer to a friend in times of difficulty.

One of the key benefits of Compassion-Focused Therapy is that it helps individuals break free from the cycle of self-criticism and negative self-talk. By learning to be more self-compassionate, clients can experience reduced emotional distress and an improved sense of well-being. They also gain valuable tools to navigate challenging life situations and relationships more effectively.

CFT is particularly useful for individuals who struggle with self-compassion and self-criticism, as it provides them with practical techniques and exercises to develop a kinder and more nurturing relationship with themselves. It is an evidence-based approach that has shown effectiveness in various mental health contexts and can be a valuable addition to counseling for those seeking to improve their self-esteem and emotional well-being.

CULTURALLY SENSITIVE THERAPY

Culturally Sensitive Therapy, also known as culturally competent or culturally responsive therapy, is an approach that recognizes and respects the cultural backgrounds, values, beliefs, and identities of individuals seeking counseling. It is designed to create a therapeutic environment that is inclusive and respectful of the client’s cultural context.

Culturally Sensitive Therapy benefits individuals seeking counseling by providing an inclusive, respectful, and effective therapeutic environment that acknowledges and embraces their cultural identity. It promotes better rapport, reduced stigma, and improved treatment outcomes, ultimately enhancing the overall counseling experience and facilitating personal growth and well-being.

DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a well-established form of cognitive-behavioral therapy. It was initially designed to help individuals with borderline personality disorder but has since proven effective in treating a range of mental health challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers individuals in counseling a unique blend of acceptance and change strategies. It equips them with skills to manage intense emotions through emotion regulation, fosters healthier interpersonal relationships, enhances mindfulness and present-moment awareness, provides tools for distress tolerance in crises, significantly reduces self-destructive behaviors, and ultimately improves the overall quality of life. DBT’s adaptability and applicability make it effective for individuals with emotional dysregulation, borderline personality disorder, and various mood and anxiety disorders, making it a valuable resource for personal growth and emotional stability.

RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). It focuses on identifying and challenging irrational beliefs and thought patterns that lead to emotional distress and self-defeating behaviors.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), is based on the ABC framework and empowers individuals in counseling to recognize and challenge irrational beliefs that lead to emotional distress and self-defeating behaviors. Through this approach, clients gain emotional regulation skills, problem-solving abilities, and healthier self-esteem. REBT’s versatility makes it applicable to various mental health issues, ensuring adaptability in both individual and group therapy settings. It fosters lasting changes in thought patterns and behaviors, providing clients with practical tools for ongoing self-improvement and emotional well-being.

SOLUTION-FOCUSED BRIEF THERAPY

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a goal-oriented and strengths-based approach to counseling that focuses on identifying and building solutions to current issues rather than dwelling on past problems.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a goal-oriented, client-centered approach that emphasizes strengths and solutions rather than problems. It promotes a positive and constructive outlook, empowering clients to set clear and achievable goals for their therapy. SFBT is brief, time-efficient, and effective for various issues, fostering hope and optimism while highlighting the client’s capacity for change. Through active listening and collaboration, clients are encouraged to explore past successes and apply practical strategies to create change in their lives. This versatile approach equips individuals with the tools they need to achieve their desired outcomes efficiently and empowers them to lead more fulfilling lives.

Some common signs that indicate you could benefit from therapy are:

  • Difficulty coping with trauma or loss
  • Extreme or disproportionate emotions
  • Experiencing shame or fear that interferes with daily functioning
  • Phobias – any persistent, excessive, or irrational fear.
  • Avoiding people, places, or things – consciously avoiding something to alleviate anxiety or avoid triggers.
  • Major life changes – relocation, job loss, divorce, marriage, or illness.
  • Substance abuse – any forms of substance use that are illegal or potentially harmful to yourself or significant others.
  • Insomnia or hypersomnia
  • Feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or apathetic – unable to self-regulate during or after significant events.
  • Eating dysregulation – overeating, undereating, binge eating, or purging after meals.
  • Self-injurious behaviors – self-imposed food restrictions, cutting, burning, or any form of purposely hurting yourself.
  • Thoughts of suicide or homicide – sensing that the world would be better off without you or someone else.
  • Relationship strife – struggling to build or maintain significant relationships.
  • Job Stress – consistently feeling overwhelmed, reduction in performance, tension headaches, irritability, or increased blood pressure.