At Compass, clinicians adapt therapeutic approaches on a case-by-case basis to meet the emotional and cognitive needs of our clients. For example, a couples session would focus on reconnection and building trust, whereas a session with an adolescent or adult might engage with more traditional talk therapy that’s insight-driven or behaviorally rooted. In short, we tailor services to the needs and motivations of our clients and their families. 

In working with our clients, we draw primarily from traditional therapeutic methods that are evidence-based and research-sound. Treatment modalities that one should expect include the following among others: Gottman Method Couples Therapy, which helps couples build a healthier, stronger relationship; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which teaches core skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation, and the importance of interpersonal relationships; and Family-based Therapy (a Maudsley approach), which recognizes the supportive roles families play in disorder eating treatment. We offer services in English or Spanish.  

treatment Focus includes:

• Couples therapy and relationship issues

• Grief & Loss

• Anxiety and depression

• Caregiver and parent support

• Acculturation and Life Transitions such as found among expat communities

• Disordered Eating

• Perfectionism and shame

• Infertility and postpartum