Therapeutic Modalities
At Life Sync Mental Health & Wellness, we use evidence-informed, trauma-responsive therapeutic approaches to support individuals and couples through stress, trauma, and major life transitions. Our approach integrates EMDR, DBR, IFS therapy, CBT-informed skills, DBT-informed skills, and mindfulness-based practices to help you build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful change. For couples, the therapy utilizes the Gottman Method as the starting point for the work. This page offers a clear overview of each modality so you can feel confident and informed as you begin your healing journey.
Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)
Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) is a specialized, bottom-up therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Frank Corrigan to process trauma at the brainstem rather than just emotions or thoughts.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
EMDR is a structured psychotherapy modality which helps people heal from symptoms and emotional distress caused by traumatic experiences. By utilizing bilateral stimulation - eye movements, taps or sounds - while recalling traumatic memories, the emotional charge is reduced and the brain is able to process the memories, replacing negative beliefs with positive ones.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a non-pathologizing, evidenced-based model of psychotherapy developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz. It views the mind as multiple "parts" alongside a compassionate, calm core "Self". IFS focuses on healing wounded parts and restoring internal harmony through self-compassion and curiosity.
Structural Dissociation of the Personality
The theory of Structural Dissociation proposes that chronic childhood trauma prevents natural integration of personality, causing the mind to divide into distinct parts to survive. It explains complex, trauma-related disorders like PTSD, C-PTSD, and DID.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)-Informed
CBT-informed therapy is a structured, goal-oriented approach which utilizes the core principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. It targets the interaction between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, without adhering to the strict 12-20 session manual.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-Informed
DBT-informed therapy is an adapted, flexible form of Dialectical Behavior Therapy which incorporates core mindfulness and emotion regulation skills into therapy without requiring the full, intensive program.
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Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy is and evidence-based approach which combines CBT techniques with mindfulness practices like mediation, body scans, and breathing to treat anxiety, depression and stress by helping people disengage from negative thought patterns without judgement, and staying in the present.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
The Gottman Method Couples Therapy is an evidence-based approach developed by Drs John and Julie Gottman. Their program, based on over 40 years of research, is designed to help couples strengthen their relationship by increasing respect, affection, and intimacy while managing conflict.