Types of Therapy

Finding the Right Fit Matters

No two people heal in the same way, and therapy is most effective when it meets you where you are. The right approach can help you feel more comfortable, understood, and supported as you work toward growth and healing.

At The Thrive Center for Hope and Healing, we believe progress happens when care is personalized; not one-size-fits-all. That’s why our clinicians draw from a variety of therapeutic styles, thoughtfully selecting approaches that align with your needs, experiences, and goals. Together, we focus on creating a path that feels supportive, meaningful, and right for you.

  • What This Can Look Like

    You may want your cultural background, identity, or faith to be understood and respected as part of your healing. Feeling fully seen can be essential to meaningful support.

    How We Support

    • Honoring cultural identity and lived experience

    • Integrating faith gently, when desired

    • Supporting healing aligned with values and beliefs

  • What This Can Look Like

    You may want to focus not only on challenges, but also on growth, resilience, and personal strengths. You may feel ready to build confidence and lean into what’s already working.

    How We Support

    • Identifying strengths and personal resources

    • Encouraging hope, motivation, and self-efficacy

    • Supporting growth through positive change

  • What This Can Look Like

    You may feel unsure about next steps or experience mixed emotions about change. Having space to explore choices without pressure can feel especially important.

    How We Support

    • Meeting you where you are without judgment

    • Supporting autonomy, confidence, and self-direction

    • Encouraging meaningful, self-guided change

  • (Solution Focused & Solution Focused Brief Therapy)

    What This Can Look Like

    You may want practical support focused on the present and future rather than revisiting the past. Small, achievable changes may feel more manageable than big shifts.

    How We Support

    • Identifying goals and desired outcomes

    • Building on what’s already working

    • Encouraging progress through small, meaningful steps

  • (Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method)

    What This Can Look Like

    You may notice challenges within family or couple dynamics that feel complex or recurring. These patterns can impact communication, trust, and emotional connection.

    How We Support

    • Exploring relational patterns within systems

    • Strengthening emotional bonds and understanding

    • Supporting healthier communication and connection

  • What This Can Look Like

    You may be curious about how past experiences influence present emotions, relationships, or patterns. Gaining deeper insight can help create lasting change.

    How We Support

    • Exploring underlying emotional patterns

    • Increasing self-awareness and insight

    • Supporting long-term emotional growth

  • What This Can Look Like

    You may notice patterns in relationships that feel hard to change, such as fear of closeness, difficulty trusting others, or feeling emotionally disconnected. These experiences are often shaped by early relationships and attachment experiences.

    How We Support

    • Exploring relational patterns with care and curiosity

    • Strengthening emotional safety and connection

    • Supporting healthier relationships and self-understanding

  • (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy)

    What This Can Look Like

    You may feel stuck in unhelpful thought patterns, emotional reactions, or behaviors that don’t reflect who you want to be. Stress, anxiety, or intense emotions may feel difficult to manage day to day.

    How We Support

    • Identifying and reframing unhelpful thought patterns

    • Building practical coping and emotional regulation skills

    • Encouraging mindfulness, flexibility, and self-compassion

  • What This Can Look Like

    You may notice that past experiences continue to influence how you feel, react, or relate to others. Trauma can show up as heightened emotions, difficulty feeling safe, or patterns that feel hard to shift, even when you want to move forward.

    How We Support

    • Creating emotional safety and stability

    • Helping you understand trauma’s impact with compassion

    • Supporting gentle processing at your pace

    • Encouraging resilience, grounding, and renewed hope

  • What This Can Look Like

    You may feel defined by past experiences or stories you’ve carried about yourself for a long time. These narratives can shape identity, confidence, and how you approach life.

    How We Support

    • Exploring and reframing personal stories

    • Separating your identity from challenges you’ve faced

    • Empowering you to reclaim meaning, voice, and purpose

  • What This Can Look Like

    You may experience ongoing challenges in relationships, communication, or social connection. These difficulties can impact emotional well-being and self-esteem.

    How We Support

    • Exploring relationship patterns and communication styles

    • Strengthening emotional awareness and connection

    • Supporting healthier interactions and boundaries

  • What This Can Look Like

    You may feel stuck in distressing memories or emotional responses tied to past experiences that continue to affect your present life. Certain reminders or situations may feel overwhelming, even when you understand what’s happening.

    How We Support

    • Offering EMDR when appropriate and clinically indicated

    • Supporting emotional regulation and safety throughout the process

    • Helping reduce the intensity of distressing memories

    • Moving toward healing with care, clarity, and intention

    *Not everyone needs EMDR. Our clinicians thoughtfully determine whether this approach is the right fit and will guide you with care and transparency.