Psychotherapy in Minneapolis | Stone Arch Psychology and Health Services

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Therapy at Stone Arch Psychology and Health Services

Somatic Experiencing Therapy

This body-focused therapy, developed by Peter Levine, is based on the idea that trauma gets “stuck” in the body and nervous system. The goal is to help individuals process and release this stored trauma by tuning into their physical sensations, rather than just talking about the event. Techniques include breathing exercises, grounding, and mindful awareness of bodily sensations to help regulate the nervous system.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT is a form of psychotherapy that helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them. The therapy focuses on living a life aligned with one’s personal values and committing to actions that move them toward a meaningful life. Key components include mindfulness, cognitive defusion (detaching from thoughts), and committed action.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

EMDR is a structured therapy developed to relieve distress associated with disturbing memories. During sessions, a client recalls a traumatic memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation, such as side-to-side eye movements or tones. This process is thought to help the brain reprocess the memory, reducing its emotional intensity and vividness.

Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)

IFS is a form of psychotherapy that views a person’s mind as an “internal family” with multiple sub-personalities or “parts”. These parts include “managers” that protect the person, “firefighters” that react to distress, and “exiles” that hold pain and trauma. The goal is to help the core “Self” (the confident and compassionate center of a person) lead the parts to heal and work together harmoniously.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Rooted in psychoanalytic theory, psychodynamic therapy focuses on exploring unconscious processes and unresolved past conflicts, particularly from childhood, and how they influence present behavior, thoughts, and emotions. A central aspect is the therapeutic relationship, where the client’s patterns of relating to others (transference) can be analyzed to gain deeper insight.

Mindfulness-Centered Therapy

This approach integrates mindfulness practices, such as meditation and mindful breathing, into a therapeutic framework to foster present-moment awareness and non-judgmental acceptance of thoughts, feelings, and sensations. It helps individuals observe their internal experiences without getting carried away by negative thought patterns, which can improve emotional regulation and resilience.

Attachment-Focused Therapy

Based on attachment theory, this therapy focuses on how a person’s early relationships with caregivers shape their adult attachment styles and relational patterns. The goal is to help clients understand and overcome the effects of insecure attachment by establishing a secure and trusting relationship with the therapist, which serves as a foundation for building healthier bonds with others.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a goal-oriented, short-term therapy that focuses on the interconnectedness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The aim is to help clients identify and challenge negative or irrational thought patterns and beliefs in order to change their emotional responses and behaviors. It is a collaborative process that often involves homework assignments to practice new skills.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Developed by Marsha Linehan, DBT is a modified form of CBT originally for people with borderline personality disorder, but now used for a variety of conditions that involve intense emotional dysregulation. It combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and a focus on balancing acceptance and change. The therapy teaches four core skill sets: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

REBT is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that helps people identify self-defeating and irrational beliefs that cause emotional distress. It is based on the ABC model: an Activating event leads to a person’s Beliefs, which then cause a negative Consequence (emotional or behavioral). The therapy works to Dispute these irrational beliefs and replace them with Effective, rational ones.

Family Systems Therapy/Bowenian Therapy

This therapy, developed by Murray Bowen, focuses on the family as an emotional unit, exploring how a family’s dynamics and emotional patterns are passed down through generations. It emphasizes the concepts of “differentiation of self” (maintaining one’s sense of self while remaining emotionally connected to family) and addressing emotional “triangles” within the family system.

Art Therapy

Art therapy is a creative psychotherapy approach that uses art-making processes like drawing, painting, and sculpting to help people express emotions that may be difficult to verbalize. It is not about artistic talent but about using the creative process as a safe outlet for emotional exploration, self-discovery, and healing, with a licensed art therapist guiding the interpretation of the work.

Play Therapy

Play therapy is a therapeutic approach, primarily for children, that uses play as the child’s natural language to communicate their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Since children often lack the verbal skills for abstract thought, play provides a safe medium for them to express themselves and process psychological and emotional challenges with the guidance of a therapist.

TeleHealth Therapy Sessions

Stone Arch Psychology and Health Services offers TeleHealth Therapy Sessions for all of our new and current clients.

Please contact us for more information about scheduling a Telehealth Remote Therapy Session today.

Same-Day Appointments for New and Existing Clients

Stone Arch Psychology and Health Services is now offering Same-Day Appointments to help and support clients with immediate needs.

Individual, Family and Group Psychotherapy

The Clinicians at Stone Arch Psychology and Health Services offer Individual, Family and Group Psychotherapy, as well as Psychological Testing, Cognitive Testing and Psychological Assessment to help individuals gain insight into challenges and to learn and grow in ways that will enhance their lives.

Psychotherapy provides a safe and confidential place for you to sort through your life experiences and validate your current place in life. We will help you identify beliefs and tendencies that may be impeding your progress, and we will help you build on your strengths and resources to reach your desired destination.

We specialize in assessing and treating a wide variety of mental health conditions. Examples of challenges individuals may seek help for include: feelings of loneliness, sadness, fear, anxiety, or anger, problems with weight and body image, difficulty concentrating and paying attention, marital or partner relationship difficulties, interpersonal and family relationship issues, or any other life problems and challenges.