Integrative Therapists in California

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Lucy Han
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101  (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, culture/identity, relationship issues? I am passionate with helping my clients develop and strengthen relationships (family members, partners, friends, work, school, etc). I am also passionate about supporting those experiencing life transitions such as new parents, marriage, career/job, recent move, medical diagnoses, etc. I have had the privilege to work with individuals with generational trauma, grief, addictions, and family issues through an integrative, strengths-based approach. Contact me for a complimentary consult.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, culture/identity, relationship issues? I am passionate with helping my clients develop and strengthen relationships (family members, partners, friends, work, school, etc). I am also passionate about supporting those experiencing life transitions such as new parents, marriage, career/job, recent move, medical diagnoses, etc. I have had the privilege to work with individuals with generational trauma, grief, addictions, and family issues through an integrative, strengths-based approach. Contact me for a complimentary consult.
(949) 409-5833 View (949) 409-5833
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Dr. Chyneitha Cook | California Teletherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506  (Online Only)
As an integrative therapist, I am primarily cognitive-behavioral (CBT) and psychodynamic in orientation.
Are you worried, frustrated, or just plain disappointed with certain situations in your life? Perhaps your issues are current, or maybe they have been resurfacing, with no resolution. Seeking help is a big step, but it's a step in the right direction. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and depression. My clients learn to consider all aspects of their functioning as human beings (biological, psychological, spiritual, etc.). I will assist you with developing a plan for working through the past or current situations that are hindering your progress in life, so that you can begin to function more effectively, and thrive.
As an integrative therapist, I am primarily cognitive-behavioral (CBT) and psychodynamic in orientation.
Are you worried, frustrated, or just plain disappointed with certain situations in your life? Perhaps your issues are current, or maybe they have been resurfacing, with no resolution. Seeking help is a big step, but it's a step in the right direction. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and depression. My clients learn to consider all aspects of their functioning as human beings (biological, psychological, spiritual, etc.). I will assist you with developing a plan for working through the past or current situations that are hindering your progress in life, so that you can begin to function more effectively, and thrive.
(951) 309-2042 View (951) 309-2042
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Rachel M Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
I am a LCSW and my areas of specialties are Anxiety, transitions, ADHD/ADD and executive functioning. I also hold certificates in Integrative Mental Health and Eating Psychology and Mind Body Nutrition. I have been working as a licensed therapist for the past 12 years a I hold a deep understanding of the Mind Body connection and through my training in anxiety management, performance psychology, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness interventions; I work across many different cultures and ages to decrease anxiety and stress, increase executive functioning skills, increase self-confidence and increase resiliency.
I am a LCSW and my areas of specialties are Anxiety, transitions, ADHD/ADD and executive functioning. I also hold certificates in Integrative Mental Health and Eating Psychology and Mind Body Nutrition. I have been working as a licensed therapist for the past 12 years a I hold a deep understanding of the Mind Body connection and through my training in anxiety management, performance psychology, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness interventions; I work across many different cultures and ages to decrease anxiety and stress, increase executive functioning skills, increase self-confidence and increase resiliency.
(424) 329-1113 View (424) 329-1113
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Katrin Malakuti
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90211  (Online Only)
I work from an integrative perspective and rely on a broad range of techniques, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness-based, systemic and humanistic interventions.
Here you are...Starting the therapy journey, looking for the right therapist at a time when you are probably most vulnerable and in despair. It can be a daunting process but congratulations on taking the first step! With my warm, non-judgmental and understanding approach I will help you on your journey to understand the difficulties you are facing. My specialities include mood disorders, grief, trauma and relationship issues. I will teach you basic cognitive behavioral techniques to address dysfunctional thought patterns and will delve deeper with you to seek to understand the underlying root causes and re-appearing patterns.
I work from an integrative perspective and rely on a broad range of techniques, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness-based, systemic and humanistic interventions.
Here you are...Starting the therapy journey, looking for the right therapist at a time when you are probably most vulnerable and in despair. It can be a daunting process but congratulations on taking the first step! With my warm, non-judgmental and understanding approach I will help you on your journey to understand the difficulties you are facing. My specialities include mood disorders, grief, trauma and relationship issues. I will teach you basic cognitive behavioral techniques to address dysfunctional thought patterns and will delve deeper with you to seek to understand the underlying root causes and re-appearing patterns.
(424) 290-8660 View (424) 290-8660
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Ursula Gabel Baird
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Using integrative, trauma-informed approaches (i.
Are you a professional, looking for ways to manage stress? Are you a creative person wanting to improve your relationships or make sense of obstacles that seem to keep coming up? Maybe you're highly successful and going through a major change or loss in your life that has left you anxious, depressed, or struggling with your overall health? Sometimes therapy is helpful to get us through a rough patch. And other times, perhaps it is unresolved trauma or a difficult childhood that stands between us and a sense of ease and comfort.
Using integrative, trauma-informed approaches (i.
Are you a professional, looking for ways to manage stress? Are you a creative person wanting to improve your relationships or make sense of obstacles that seem to keep coming up? Maybe you're highly successful and going through a major change or loss in your life that has left you anxious, depressed, or struggling with your overall health? Sometimes therapy is helpful to get us through a rough patch. And other times, perhaps it is unresolved trauma or a difficult childhood that stands between us and a sense of ease and comfort.
(323) 922-5339 View (323) 922-5339
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Suzanne M Yeomans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
As a trauma focused EMDR clinician, I take an integrative somatic therapeutic approach to help individuals gain tools to heal the traumatic stress response.
Trauma is not what happens to you. Trauma is what happens inside you (as a result of what happens to you). -Dr. Gabor Mate.
As a trauma focused EMDR clinician, I take an integrative somatic therapeutic approach to help individuals gain tools to heal the traumatic stress response.
Trauma is not what happens to you. Trauma is what happens inside you (as a result of what happens to you). -Dr. Gabor Mate.
(707) 378-6203 View (707) 378-6203
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Lindsey Stewart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95661  (Online Only)
You have been through a trauma, loss. Something so painful it defies words. You are looking for more than coping tools (although some of that is good!), you are looking to feel better and create meaning from these hard experiences. You want to leave painful experiences behind but you find yourself reacting intensely to things in a way that makes you realize that your pain gets activated more than you want it to. You’re ready to both develop insight and coping tools and release your pain from your nervous system. I am a certified EMDR provider and completed coursework as a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medical Provider.
You have been through a trauma, loss. Something so painful it defies words. You are looking for more than coping tools (although some of that is good!), you are looking to feel better and create meaning from these hard experiences. You want to leave painful experiences behind but you find yourself reacting intensely to things in a way that makes you realize that your pain gets activated more than you want it to. You’re ready to both develop insight and coping tools and release your pain from your nervous system. I am a certified EMDR provider and completed coursework as a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medical Provider.
(916) 414-9764 View (916) 414-9764
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Misha Marjani
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037
Dr. Misha Marjani is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialization in depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and OCD. Dr. Marjani uses a collaborative, integrative, and culturally sensitive approach in order to help individuals identify the goals that are most important to them and to help them move toward achieving their vision. In addition to her clinical work, she works as the clinical supervisor at an addiction treatment center in San Diego. Dr. Marjani works with adult individuals and groups in the San Diego area, as well as via telemedicine across the State of California.
Dr. Misha Marjani is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialization in depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and OCD. Dr. Marjani uses a collaborative, integrative, and culturally sensitive approach in order to help individuals identify the goals that are most important to them and to help them move toward achieving their vision. In addition to her clinical work, she works as the clinical supervisor at an addiction treatment center in San Diego. Dr. Marjani works with adult individuals and groups in the San Diego area, as well as via telemedicine across the State of California.
(858) 358-5069 View (858) 358-5069
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Laura Beann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94303  (Online Only)
My psychotherapy treatment approach is integrative and I treat you as a whole-person: body-mind-spirt.
I approach psychotherapy from a whole-person perspective and I believe therapy, along with other practices, can help us awaken to a life of meaning. In therapy I will help you identify the source of your longing to be whole, and together, we will move closer to that source, so you become re-sourced. Together we will explore your innate natural cycles and help you align to your own rhythm, so that you might meet depletion with rest and energy with creativity.
My psychotherapy treatment approach is integrative and I treat you as a whole-person: body-mind-spirt.
I approach psychotherapy from a whole-person perspective and I believe therapy, along with other practices, can help us awaken to a life of meaning. In therapy I will help you identify the source of your longing to be whole, and together, we will move closer to that source, so you become re-sourced. Together we will explore your innate natural cycles and help you align to your own rhythm, so that you might meet depletion with rest and energy with creativity.
(650) 547-3560 View (650) 547-3560
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Dr. Ekta Kumar
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90017  (Online Only)
I work from an integrative, interpersonal therapy approach and other theoretical frameworks as it would be helpful to a client, and tailor my approach to them.
It can be difficult to reach out for mental health support. It can be even more difficult to find a therapist who is a good fit. I recognize this difficulty, and my goal is to make the therapeutic process as supportive and affirming for you as possible. I'm passionate about working with clients from diverse and marginalized backgrounds, especially individuals from LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. I am a licensed clinical psychologist (Psy.D.), and I specialize in multicultural psychology. I am trained in providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, mood changes, and other mental health difficulties.
I work from an integrative, interpersonal therapy approach and other theoretical frameworks as it would be helpful to a client, and tailor my approach to them.
It can be difficult to reach out for mental health support. It can be even more difficult to find a therapist who is a good fit. I recognize this difficulty, and my goal is to make the therapeutic process as supportive and affirming for you as possible. I'm passionate about working with clients from diverse and marginalized backgrounds, especially individuals from LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. I am a licensed clinical psychologist (Psy.D.), and I specialize in multicultural psychology. I am trained in providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, mood changes, and other mental health difficulties.
(626) 716-9374 View (626) 716-9374
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Rebecca Schneider
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115
Therapy is an open, non-judgmental space to come into contact with your thoughts, feelings and the complex and challenging aspects of life. Through the process you will begin to know yourself, more honestly and intimately in order to live a deeply meaningful life with clear intention and heart aligned purpose. As we work together a hope of mine is to collaborate with you in a empathetic, compassionate and creative way. I will bring an integrative framework into the process using a holistic approach to healing and unifying body, heart and mind. Our suffering is worthy of our time, our curiosity and our compassionate attention.
Therapy is an open, non-judgmental space to come into contact with your thoughts, feelings and the complex and challenging aspects of life. Through the process you will begin to know yourself, more honestly and intimately in order to live a deeply meaningful life with clear intention and heart aligned purpose. As we work together a hope of mine is to collaborate with you in a empathetic, compassionate and creative way. I will bring an integrative framework into the process using a holistic approach to healing and unifying body, heart and mind. Our suffering is worthy of our time, our curiosity and our compassionate attention.
(628) 258-6174 View (628) 258-6174
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Phylice Lim
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90034  (Online Only)
Welcome to your journey of growth. As a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience, I believe every individual has the ability to heal, grow, and live a fulfilling life. My background as a Chinese Malaysian who has lived in the U.S. for over a decade has given me a unique perspective on the challenges that immigrants and people of color face. With an integrative, evidence-based approach, I help clients understand what causes them to feel stuck, and what is needed to get unstuck, while providing the expertise and support to develop strategies that would work for them.
Welcome to your journey of growth. As a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience, I believe every individual has the ability to heal, grow, and live a fulfilling life. My background as a Chinese Malaysian who has lived in the U.S. for over a decade has given me a unique perspective on the challenges that immigrants and people of color face. With an integrative, evidence-based approach, I help clients understand what causes them to feel stuck, and what is needed to get unstuck, while providing the expertise and support to develop strategies that would work for them.
(650) 610-1924 View (650) 610-1924
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Jacqueline F Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93001
I offer an integrative approach to therapy, utilizing a variety of resources for client-centered healing.
The experiences we move through in life are complex; the balance of thought, emotion, and sensation is delicate. Life experiences create a pattern that we will unconsciously replay, often leading to symptoms and suffering. In order to break an unhealthy pattern, we must first become aware of the traumas, influences, and beliefs that create this paradigm. Through self-awareness, we gain insight into our true nature, develop the ability to self-regulate, and become empowered to create a new lifestyle. True recovery is attaining and maintaining a lifestyle that emphasizes a positive relationship with yourself.
I offer an integrative approach to therapy, utilizing a variety of resources for client-centered healing.
The experiences we move through in life are complex; the balance of thought, emotion, and sensation is delicate. Life experiences create a pattern that we will unconsciously replay, often leading to symptoms and suffering. In order to break an unhealthy pattern, we must first become aware of the traumas, influences, and beliefs that create this paradigm. Through self-awareness, we gain insight into our true nature, develop the ability to self-regulate, and become empowered to create a new lifestyle. True recovery is attaining and maintaining a lifestyle that emphasizes a positive relationship with yourself.
(805) 237-5080 View (805) 237-5080
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Valeriya Pestrikova
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90405  (Online Only)
My approach is integrative, with a strong foundation in the Psychodynamic theory, allowing me to delve deeply into the emotional and psychological underpinnings of relationship dynamics.
Dedicated to empowering couples and individuals, I specialize in addressing relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, and sexual dysfunctions. Whether you're seeking deeper connection, understanding in your partnership, or navigating personal challenges around sexuality and intimacy, my practice offers a supportive space for growth and healing. Embracing the LGBTQ+ community, polyamorous individuals, sex workers, and BDSM/kink explorers, I'm here to support your journey towards fulfilling relationships and sexual wellness. Together, let's unlock the path to deeper fulfillment and joy.
My approach is integrative, with a strong foundation in the Psychodynamic theory, allowing me to delve deeply into the emotional and psychological underpinnings of relationship dynamics.
Dedicated to empowering couples and individuals, I specialize in addressing relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, and sexual dysfunctions. Whether you're seeking deeper connection, understanding in your partnership, or navigating personal challenges around sexuality and intimacy, my practice offers a supportive space for growth and healing. Embracing the LGBTQ+ community, polyamorous individuals, sex workers, and BDSM/kink explorers, I'm here to support your journey towards fulfilling relationships and sexual wellness. Together, let's unlock the path to deeper fulfillment and joy.
(424) 392-6764 View (424) 392-6764
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Maria Lurinks Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murrieta, CA 92562
Hi and welcome to ToBeYou Psychotherapy Practice. My name is Maria "Maaike" Lurinks Garcia, LCSW (69543). If you are looking for a therapist to assist in navigating life's challenges. Congratulations for taking the first step! I am passionate working with teens and adults, who are struggling with Mental Health issues, are looking for personal growth, or are you trying figure out some of life's challenges. At ToBeYou Psychotherapy Practice I am dedicated to help you find the best version of yourself, using integrative and evidence-based treatment methods. It is my goal to help you find your personal strengths and build on them.
Hi and welcome to ToBeYou Psychotherapy Practice. My name is Maria "Maaike" Lurinks Garcia, LCSW (69543). If you are looking for a therapist to assist in navigating life's challenges. Congratulations for taking the first step! I am passionate working with teens and adults, who are struggling with Mental Health issues, are looking for personal growth, or are you trying figure out some of life's challenges. At ToBeYou Psychotherapy Practice I am dedicated to help you find the best version of yourself, using integrative and evidence-based treatment methods. It is my goal to help you find your personal strengths and build on them.
(951) 524-6197 View (951) 524-6197
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Thea Privette
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Waitlist for new clients
My clients want to find a deeper connection with themself. My integrative approach combines Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT, tapping), Compassionate Inquiry, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT). My work focuses on increasing client's emotional intelligence, building meaningful relationships skills, and challenging their negative self-talk. My clients often report decrease of symptoms including; lower anxiety, lower depressive symptoms, increased self-confidence, and improved self-esteem. When we are overwhelmed or isolated, life can feel unmanageable. Together, we find a path toward healing and connection.
My clients want to find a deeper connection with themself. My integrative approach combines Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT, tapping), Compassionate Inquiry, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT). My work focuses on increasing client's emotional intelligence, building meaningful relationships skills, and challenging their negative self-talk. My clients often report decrease of symptoms including; lower anxiety, lower depressive symptoms, increased self-confidence, and improved self-esteem. When we are overwhelmed or isolated, life can feel unmanageable. Together, we find a path toward healing and connection.
(707) 229-1709 View (707) 229-1709
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Ally Sachs
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
The relationship between client and therapist can be one of the most healing aspects of therapy. I prioritize creating a space where you feel safe and understood. Using an integrative approach to therapy, I focus on collaboration, curiosity, patience, and humor. I strive to both support and challenge you throughout the therapeutic process. We explore alternative ways of thinking to create space for self-awareness and growth. Together we uncover feelings that impact you currently through exploring your past relationships and experiences, empowering you to develop coping skills to reach your goals.
The relationship between client and therapist can be one of the most healing aspects of therapy. I prioritize creating a space where you feel safe and understood. Using an integrative approach to therapy, I focus on collaboration, curiosity, patience, and humor. I strive to both support and challenge you throughout the therapeutic process. We explore alternative ways of thinking to create space for self-awareness and growth. Together we uncover feelings that impact you currently through exploring your past relationships and experiences, empowering you to develop coping skills to reach your goals.
(747) 205-1279 View (747) 205-1279
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Sonia Kakkar
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I utilize an integrative approach in my practice, which includes CBT, DBT, strengths based, motivational interviewing and talk therapy.
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming. I have an extensive background working with individuals who are navigating symptoms of complex trauma, anxiety and depression. I have experience with supporting youth around managing suicidal ideation and healing from ruptures in attachments. I utilize evidenced based practices to help you explore your thoughts, behaviors and gain valuable insights into patterns to impact positive change. My approach is client centered and I work with children, adolescents, adults and families.
I utilize an integrative approach in my practice, which includes CBT, DBT, strengths based, motivational interviewing and talk therapy.
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming. I have an extensive background working with individuals who are navigating symptoms of complex trauma, anxiety and depression. I have experience with supporting youth around managing suicidal ideation and healing from ruptures in attachments. I utilize evidenced based practices to help you explore your thoughts, behaviors and gain valuable insights into patterns to impact positive change. My approach is client centered and I work with children, adolescents, adults and families.
(925) 275-5836 View (925) 275-5836
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Sasha Khalili
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90066
I work from a psychodynamic perspective, a cognitive behavioral standpoint, an integrative approach, an existential perspective, mindfulness oriented, a Buddhist lens, solution focused, and humanistic modality.
Therapy can hold a space of exploring where our inner observer is hiding and how we can pull their reaching hand through the unconscious rubble. Where we can point to elements in our self dialogue that fuel our dissatisfaction. Where we can feel the emotions that are in cohesion with our experience. This is where change lies and where we as an alliance can help facilitate a life you've been waiting to embark on. Whether it is addiction, familial conflict, identity disarray, lack of passion, anxiety spirals. depressive bruising, or relationship chaos, I offer you the space where we can combat these psychic tensions, together.
I work from a psychodynamic perspective, a cognitive behavioral standpoint, an integrative approach, an existential perspective, mindfulness oriented, a Buddhist lens, solution focused, and humanistic modality.
Therapy can hold a space of exploring where our inner observer is hiding and how we can pull their reaching hand through the unconscious rubble. Where we can point to elements in our self dialogue that fuel our dissatisfaction. Where we can feel the emotions that are in cohesion with our experience. This is where change lies and where we as an alliance can help facilitate a life you've been waiting to embark on. Whether it is addiction, familial conflict, identity disarray, lack of passion, anxiety spirals. depressive bruising, or relationship chaos, I offer you the space where we can combat these psychic tensions, together.
(310) 956-1435 View (310) 956-1435
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Reinvisioning Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Albany, CA 94706
As an integrative licensed clinical psychologist, I am open, receptive, and adaptive. My goal is to help you cultivate resilience and the human capability for recovery.
As an integrative licensed clinical psychologist, I am open, receptive, and adaptive. My goal is to help you cultivate resilience and the human capability for recovery.
(510) 756-4180 View (510) 756-4180
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.