Photo of Gayle Benator, Licensed Professional Counselor in 30329, GA
Gayle Benator
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, MBA
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
I provide integrative therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy, existential therapy and other modalities.
When anxiety and stress interfere with your life, it's time to reach out for professional help. I use a gentle and sensitive approach to skillfully guide you to wellness. Who we are can often be defined by who is in (or gone from) our lives. Are you trying to figure out how to move forward from losses and changes in your life? Do things feel uncertain, even troubling? I create a space where you can feel safe in exploring your feelings and fears, hopes and dreams. I want to help you gain meaning and purpose in your life, and guide you to tap into your hidden strengths and potential. Go on — I'm listening!
I provide integrative therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy, existential therapy and other modalities.
When anxiety and stress interfere with your life, it's time to reach out for professional help. I use a gentle and sensitive approach to skillfully guide you to wellness. Who we are can often be defined by who is in (or gone from) our lives. Are you trying to figure out how to move forward from losses and changes in your life? Do things feel uncertain, even troubling? I create a space where you can feel safe in exploring your feelings and fears, hopes and dreams. I want to help you gain meaning and purpose in your life, and guide you to tap into your hidden strengths and potential. Go on — I'm listening!
(404) 537-3962 View (404) 537-3962
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Miriam Shapiro
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
Integrative therapy is a holistic approach that combines ideas and techniques from different therapeutic schools of thoughts to offer a more flexible and personalized approach that considers mental health in its physical, behavioral, cognitive, social, and cultural context.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual therapy, couples counseling, and psychological/cognitive assessment. I enjoy working with adults of all backgrounds and ages across the lifespan. I utilize a holistic and integrative approach, drawing upon the techniques of skill-based therapies, such as CBT, ACT, and DBT, as well as more theoretical and attachment based therapies like mindfulness and somatic psychotherapy. I address issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, emotional regulation, work life balance, relationship issues, childhood trauma, low self-esteem, identity issues, and personal growth.
Integrative therapy is a holistic approach that combines ideas and techniques from different therapeutic schools of thoughts to offer a more flexible and personalized approach that considers mental health in its physical, behavioral, cognitive, social, and cultural context.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual therapy, couples counseling, and psychological/cognitive assessment. I enjoy working with adults of all backgrounds and ages across the lifespan. I utilize a holistic and integrative approach, drawing upon the techniques of skill-based therapies, such as CBT, ACT, and DBT, as well as more theoretical and attachment based therapies like mindfulness and somatic psychotherapy. I address issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, emotional regulation, work life balance, relationship issues, childhood trauma, low self-esteem, identity issues, and personal growth.
(470) 946-6379 View (470) 946-6379
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Metta Sweet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30329
My approach is holistic--holding mind, body, emotions, and spirit equally--strength-based, and integrative, drawing together humanistic, psychodynamic, systems, and transpersonal approaches.
Whether you are facing life challenges such as relationship problems, addiction, work concerns, or health issues, you can move through with more elegance and ease. To me therapy is a gift--a gift of opportunity. An opportunity to heal from the past by increasing understanding of it and gleaning from it the gems that it holds. An opportunity to break long-held rigid patterns born of that past and to start consciously creating new, flexible ones. An opportunity to hold hope for a future free from the past that makes the present a time of freedom and choice.
My approach is holistic--holding mind, body, emotions, and spirit equally--strength-based, and integrative, drawing together humanistic, psychodynamic, systems, and transpersonal approaches.
Whether you are facing life challenges such as relationship problems, addiction, work concerns, or health issues, you can move through with more elegance and ease. To me therapy is a gift--a gift of opportunity. An opportunity to heal from the past by increasing understanding of it and gleaning from it the gems that it holds. An opportunity to break long-held rigid patterns born of that past and to start consciously creating new, flexible ones. An opportunity to hold hope for a future free from the past that makes the present a time of freedom and choice.
(404) 566-9249 View (404) 566-9249
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Roxanne Spencer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
With over ten years of experience, I will develop an integrative treatment plan specifically to meet your individual needs.
Beginning or restarting therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming, but it is a courageous step toward your wellness. Whether you are facing difficult life changes, have a desire to address ongoing struggles, or need help getting "unstuck," I will provide support as we explore ways to alleviate your distress.
With over ten years of experience, I will develop an integrative treatment plan specifically to meet your individual needs.
Beginning or restarting therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming, but it is a courageous step toward your wellness. Whether you are facing difficult life changes, have a desire to address ongoing struggles, or need help getting "unstuck," I will provide support as we explore ways to alleviate your distress.
(470) 735-7933 View (470) 735-7933
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Ellis Bernstein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30329  (Online Only)
I work from an integrative theoretical perspective, which means that I will use a variety of techniques that are tailored to each individual client.
Good therapy works. However, there are often barriers between you and "good therapy." It's hard to find a therapist that is a match, hard to look at your life with honesty, and hard to work on becoming better. I'm a Psychologist providing therapy to adults and couples. I've worked with a diverse range of clients with all sorts of concerns, taught university courses on counseling, and currently work as a scientist within a digital health company. I know it's hard to find good therapy, but through all of my experiences, I've found one fact that remains consistently clear: good therapy works.
I work from an integrative theoretical perspective, which means that I will use a variety of techniques that are tailored to each individual client.
Good therapy works. However, there are often barriers between you and "good therapy." It's hard to find a therapist that is a match, hard to look at your life with honesty, and hard to work on becoming better. I'm a Psychologist providing therapy to adults and couples. I've worked with a diverse range of clients with all sorts of concerns, taught university courses on counseling, and currently work as a scientist within a digital health company. I know it's hard to find good therapy, but through all of my experiences, I've found one fact that remains consistently clear: good therapy works.
(205) 896-2171 View (205) 896-2171
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Jaime A Blandino
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30329
Waitlist for new clients
While I am grounded in empirically supported therapies, I am creative, flexible, and integrative, using a personable conversational style to connect with clients.
My aim is to help you ease your most difficult emotions while addressing the patterns that keep you feeling "stuck" or powerless in your life. With compassion and a non-pathologizing approach, I offer a effective framework for recovery and growth, so that you can enact change in your life that is consistent with your most authentic and purposeful self. I believe we are all capable of improving the quality our lives no matter how difficult and chronic problems have been. Seeing my clients evolve through self-acceptance and meaningful action is a true privilege and passion for me.
While I am grounded in empirically supported therapies, I am creative, flexible, and integrative, using a personable conversational style to connect with clients.
My aim is to help you ease your most difficult emotions while addressing the patterns that keep you feeling "stuck" or powerless in your life. With compassion and a non-pathologizing approach, I offer a effective framework for recovery and growth, so that you can enact change in your life that is consistent with your most authentic and purposeful self. I believe we are all capable of improving the quality our lives no matter how difficult and chronic problems have been. Seeing my clients evolve through self-acceptance and meaningful action is a true privilege and passion for me.
(404) 369-5762 View (404) 369-5762
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Samelhia M Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
I am a counselor who specializes in helping clients achieve their goals. I offer a judgment-free, unconventional approach to counseling as I believe therapy should be tailored to the person asking for help. I firmly believe everyone does things in their own unique way and time so honing in on self-identified strengths assists me with helping clients improve upon what they may consider their "challenges". I also assist my clients with getting in tune with those hidden strengths they may be unaware of. The hardest part of therapy is getting started. Book a session and take a chance. It is the only way to be the change you wish to see.
I am a counselor who specializes in helping clients achieve their goals. I offer a judgment-free, unconventional approach to counseling as I believe therapy should be tailored to the person asking for help. I firmly believe everyone does things in their own unique way and time so honing in on self-identified strengths assists me with helping clients improve upon what they may consider their "challenges". I also assist my clients with getting in tune with those hidden strengths they may be unaware of. The hardest part of therapy is getting started. Book a session and take a chance. It is the only way to be the change you wish to see.
(470) 228-4755 View (470) 228-4755
Photo of Taylor McClendon, Licensed Professional Counselor in 30329, GA
Taylor McClendon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
As a therapist, I believe that the soul, not the mind, can recognize your strength, potential and beauty within, and I am passionate about making these qualities visible to all. I provide individual psychotherapy to both adults and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, body image issues and eating disorders, trauma, and struggles with self-acceptance. Through our collaborative therapeutic journey together, I will help you learn new skills to improve the ways you move throughout the world. My ultimate goal is to provide you with a safe, accepting space, supporting you on your path to wellness and recovery.
As a therapist, I believe that the soul, not the mind, can recognize your strength, potential and beauty within, and I am passionate about making these qualities visible to all. I provide individual psychotherapy to both adults and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, body image issues and eating disorders, trauma, and struggles with self-acceptance. Through our collaborative therapeutic journey together, I will help you learn new skills to improve the ways you move throughout the world. My ultimate goal is to provide you with a safe, accepting space, supporting you on your path to wellness and recovery.
(678) 562-6185 View (678) 562-6185
Photo of Tharyn Giovanni, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 30329, GA
Tharyn Giovanni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329  (Online Only)
I work with clients questioning life changes, navigating increased stress, exploring identities, and navigating relationships. Sometimes anxiety, depression, and stress impact our mood and thoughts, causing us to question who we are or how we operate. Sometimes life experiences around our identities also impact the stress we experience. Clients I work with seek a space to talk through and process life events, stressors, and changes while validating their experiences and affirming their identities.
I work with clients questioning life changes, navigating increased stress, exploring identities, and navigating relationships. Sometimes anxiety, depression, and stress impact our mood and thoughts, causing us to question who we are or how we operate. Sometimes life experiences around our identities also impact the stress we experience. Clients I work with seek a space to talk through and process life events, stressors, and changes while validating their experiences and affirming their identities.
(470) 397-5662 View (470) 397-5662
Photo of Imani N. Byers-Quarterman, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 30329, GA
Imani N. Byers-Quarterman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329  (Online Only)
Are you tired of walking around like everything is ok but feeling broken inside? Are you ready to release your mind from the constraints of imposter syndrome? Are you looking for tools to help equip you through your motherhood journey? Here's your safe space to land and ultimately heal. My goal is to help women feel seen, heard and nurtured. Often times, we are so busy nurturing others that we put our own needs to the side. That stops today. You deserve to feel good without guilt. Let me be the first to say, I'm proud of you! Here's to putting yourself first and moving forward with balance, grace and well-deserved peace.
Are you tired of walking around like everything is ok but feeling broken inside? Are you ready to release your mind from the constraints of imposter syndrome? Are you looking for tools to help equip you through your motherhood journey? Here's your safe space to land and ultimately heal. My goal is to help women feel seen, heard and nurtured. Often times, we are so busy nurturing others that we put our own needs to the side. That stops today. You deserve to feel good without guilt. Let me be the first to say, I'm proud of you! Here's to putting yourself first and moving forward with balance, grace and well-deserved peace.
(678) 726-5603 View (678) 726-5603
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Katie Werner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30329  (Online Only)
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with a collaborative, empowering, and supportive approach to therapy. Oftentimes, clients come to therapy knowing they want to “go” somewhere in their life or relationships. Sometimes, the destination is not totally clear, and sometimes they know exactly where they want to go but not quite how to get there. We’ll begin by clarifying where you are in your journey- the metaphorical “you are here” dot on your map. Once we clarify where you are, and how you got here, we will work together to determine where you want to go, which route you want to take, and how to move in that direction.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with a collaborative, empowering, and supportive approach to therapy. Oftentimes, clients come to therapy knowing they want to “go” somewhere in their life or relationships. Sometimes, the destination is not totally clear, and sometimes they know exactly where they want to go but not quite how to get there. We’ll begin by clarifying where you are in your journey- the metaphorical “you are here” dot on your map. Once we clarify where you are, and how you got here, we will work together to determine where you want to go, which route you want to take, and how to move in that direction.
(470) 458-3279 View (470) 458-3279
Photo of Nisha Patel, Licensed Professional Counselor in 30329, GA
Nisha Patel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30329
Do you feel sad, anxious, unfulfilled, or unsure what your next step in life is? Is everything going well, but still doesn’t feel right? Do you keep doing the same things over, knowing they don't work, but don't know to stop? Do you rationally know your decisions are unhealthy or why certain things happen, but you can't emotionally "catch up?" I named my practice Eunioa because it means well-balanced mind. I believe that finding your balance is key, l I will meet you wherever you are in your journey and help you get where you want to be. In working with you, I bring an energetic, positive, warm, and honest approach.
Do you feel sad, anxious, unfulfilled, or unsure what your next step in life is? Is everything going well, but still doesn’t feel right? Do you keep doing the same things over, knowing they don't work, but don't know to stop? Do you rationally know your decisions are unhealthy or why certain things happen, but you can't emotionally "catch up?" I named my practice Eunioa because it means well-balanced mind. I believe that finding your balance is key, l I will meet you wherever you are in your journey and help you get where you want to be. In working with you, I bring an energetic, positive, warm, and honest approach.
(678) 335-5216 View (678) 335-5216
Photo of Gab Rich, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 30329, GA
Gab Rich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do intense emotions come out of nowhere and hit you like a ton of bricks? Do you have trouble identifying and understanding what you're feeling? Do you speak or act without thinking? Do you avoid doing things because you're afraid they won't work out? Are you scared that other people might judge you as harshly as you judge yourself? Maybe it feels like no one understands you, or you can't find the type of relationships you want, or you have trouble communicating clearly – maybe all of the above. You wonder whether things are ever going to change. You’re overwhelmed, you're struggling to manage it all, and you're stuck.
Do intense emotions come out of nowhere and hit you like a ton of bricks? Do you have trouble identifying and understanding what you're feeling? Do you speak or act without thinking? Do you avoid doing things because you're afraid they won't work out? Are you scared that other people might judge you as harshly as you judge yourself? Maybe it feels like no one understands you, or you can't find the type of relationships you want, or you have trouble communicating clearly – maybe all of the above. You wonder whether things are ever going to change. You’re overwhelmed, you're struggling to manage it all, and you're stuck.
(678) 922-4920 View (678) 922-4920
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Dr. Annisa Pirasteh
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
18 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
Feeling burned out? I get it. How could you not be? You're likely juggling a thousand stressors and demands on your time. You're probably feeling lost and lacking the motivation to achieve your goals. Perhaps you're struggling with your self worth, identity, or maintaining healthy relationships. You’ve heard therapy can help, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to fit this into your busy life. It can be difficult to find an inclusive & affirming therapist that aligns with your worldview and understands the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC folks. If this is starting to sound familiar, you just might be in the right place!
Feeling burned out? I get it. How could you not be? You're likely juggling a thousand stressors and demands on your time. You're probably feeling lost and lacking the motivation to achieve your goals. Perhaps you're struggling with your self worth, identity, or maintaining healthy relationships. You’ve heard therapy can help, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to fit this into your busy life. It can be difficult to find an inclusive & affirming therapist that aligns with your worldview and understands the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC folks. If this is starting to sound familiar, you just might be in the right place!
(404) 998-4951 View (404) 998-4951
Photo of Roshell Hanse, Licensed Professional Counselor in 30329, GA
Roshell Hanse
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30329
I believe in your innate power to heal and grow from difficult life experiences and I applaud your choice to begin the significant process of change through counseling. Whether you've experienced trauma recently or many years ago, these experiences may continue to impact you in the present in various ways. I am the clinical expert but you are the expert of self, as I can not know you better than you know yourself, therefore; collaboratively we will focus on your strengths, explore the patterns that have brought you to where you are today, as well as discuss intentional changes you can make to struggle less and increase your life.
I believe in your innate power to heal and grow from difficult life experiences and I applaud your choice to begin the significant process of change through counseling. Whether you've experienced trauma recently or many years ago, these experiences may continue to impact you in the present in various ways. I am the clinical expert but you are the expert of self, as I can not know you better than you know yourself, therefore; collaboratively we will focus on your strengths, explore the patterns that have brought you to where you are today, as well as discuss intentional changes you can make to struggle less and increase your life.
(470) 275-2897 View (470) 275-2897
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Dr. John W Wilson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30329  (Online Only)
I provide virtual (video and phone) psychotherapy and counseling for adults living anywhere in Georgia and Florida. I work with a wide range of adult issues, including anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer). My first goal with you as a new client is to establish a genuine human relationship where you can feel safe, relaxed and understood. To that end, you will notice that sessions feel conversational and "real." I also bring extensive clinical experience and expertise. I'm naturally empathic and validating but will also challenge you to take ownership of your own life and choices.
I provide virtual (video and phone) psychotherapy and counseling for adults living anywhere in Georgia and Florida. I work with a wide range of adult issues, including anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer). My first goal with you as a new client is to establish a genuine human relationship where you can feel safe, relaxed and understood. To that end, you will notice that sessions feel conversational and "real." I also bring extensive clinical experience and expertise. I'm naturally empathic and validating but will also challenge you to take ownership of your own life and choices.
(404) 369-8384 View (404) 369-8384
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Kelley Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR, NCC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329  (Online Only)
In relationships, experiencing mistreatment, neglect, invalidation, rejection, or abandonment can lead to a profound sense of disconnection from ourselves and others. This detachment often leads us to mistakenly identify with this sense of disconnection, causing immense pain and making it challenging to be present with our own emotions. Such experiences can trigger a state of imbalance, characterized by anxiety, or a 'freeze' response accompanied by symptoms similar to depression. These are the effects of trauma—an emotional response to distressing events that leave us feeling powerless.
In relationships, experiencing mistreatment, neglect, invalidation, rejection, or abandonment can lead to a profound sense of disconnection from ourselves and others. This detachment often leads us to mistakenly identify with this sense of disconnection, causing immense pain and making it challenging to be present with our own emotions. Such experiences can trigger a state of imbalance, characterized by anxiety, or a 'freeze' response accompanied by symptoms similar to depression. These are the effects of trauma—an emotional response to distressing events that leave us feeling powerless.
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Worth The Fight Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
My name is Maggie and I am so glad you're here. I believe that therapy can be hard AND It is 100% worth your time. Because it is YOUR TIME and You are worth all of the time energy you spend building a life that lights you up inside. The people I am most able to help will sometimes have a hard time believing that anyone has a life that lights them up inside, that it is even possible to be that excited about waking up. Struggles with self-harm, chronic suicidality, self-esteem, depression, and trauma backgrounds...these folks are the folks that will find a willing and capable ally in me. Black and LGBTQIA+ Lives Matter.
My name is Maggie and I am so glad you're here. I believe that therapy can be hard AND It is 100% worth your time. Because it is YOUR TIME and You are worth all of the time energy you spend building a life that lights you up inside. The people I am most able to help will sometimes have a hard time believing that anyone has a life that lights them up inside, that it is even possible to be that excited about waking up. Struggles with self-harm, chronic suicidality, self-esteem, depression, and trauma backgrounds...these folks are the folks that will find a willing and capable ally in me. Black and LGBTQIA+ Lives Matter.
(678) 578-8778 View (678) 578-8778
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William Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
Momentum. Clarity. Possibilities. I counsel individuals and couples facing a variety of challenges. I partner with clients to discover, explore, and employ strategies to deal with the "stuff" of life. Some issues addressed include depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, infidelity, sexual issues, as well as expertise and savvy in LGBTQ+ issues. Respect, honesty, trust, and equality form the basis of my therapeutic relationships. For more information, please visit my website at williambrowncounseling.com or call for a FREE 30 minute phone consultation.
Momentum. Clarity. Possibilities. I counsel individuals and couples facing a variety of challenges. I partner with clients to discover, explore, and employ strategies to deal with the "stuff" of life. Some issues addressed include depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, infidelity, sexual issues, as well as expertise and savvy in LGBTQ+ issues. Respect, honesty, trust, and equality form the basis of my therapeutic relationships. For more information, please visit my website at williambrowncounseling.com or call for a FREE 30 minute phone consultation.
(678) 929-6437 View (678) 929-6437
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Kevin Buckins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30329  (Online Only)
Life moves fast, and it can hit hard. We all get bruised. Whether your problem is feeling caught in a loveless relationship, trapped in a job you don't like, lost, addicted--or even just generally unfulfilled and wanting more--feeling stuck or hopeless doesn't have to be a way of life. It's my goal to help you discover solutions that are right for you. I'm a professionally trained, licensed, and experienced therapist--but a realistic, logical, and heartfelt human being most of all.
Life moves fast, and it can hit hard. We all get bruised. Whether your problem is feeling caught in a loveless relationship, trapped in a job you don't like, lost, addicted--or even just generally unfulfilled and wanting more--feeling stuck or hopeless doesn't have to be a way of life. It's my goal to help you discover solutions that are right for you. I'm a professionally trained, licensed, and experienced therapist--but a realistic, logical, and heartfelt human being most of all.
(404) 999-0307 View (404) 999-0307
Integrative Therapists

What is integrative therapy?

Integrative therapy is a type of therapy that combines ideas and techniques from different therapeutic approaches depending on the needs of the individual client. By merging elements of different treatments, an integrative therapist aims to offer a more flexible approach than those who practice just one type of therapy.

How does integrative therapy work?

Integrative therapy approaches a client’s mental, physical, and emotional health in a holistic way to discover the sources of their unhealthy behavior patterns or other challenges and considers the approach most likely to lead to improvement. Among the techniques an integrative therapist may practice are cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, art or music therapy, psychodynamic therapy, breathwork, family systems therapy, gestalt therapy, and trauma-informed therapy. An integrative therapist regularly evaluates the client’s progress and is prepared to pivot to a different approach if progress stalls.

How long does integrative therapy last?

As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for integrative therapy; people who find they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that spurred them to seek treatment. New patients should understand that it may take some time for a therapist to land on a treatment approach that best meets their needs, but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.

How effective is integrative therapy?

There are hundreds of types of talk therapy, and research shows that while they vary in form, goals, and frequency, many if not all can produce similarly successful outcomes. But a single approach does not always deliver the greatest, or speediest, benefit, and so even therapists primarily trained in one model will use tools, language, techniques, or exercises from others to shape an effective treatment plan.