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 session with an 8-year-old might incorporate experiential play therapy, whereas a session with an adolescent or adult might engage with more traditional talk therapy. Further examples are caregiver support such as allowing space for them to process their own emotional distress which may include feelings of shame, worry, guilt, among other confusing feelings to acculturation issues such as adapting to a new environment. In short, we tailor services to the needs and motivations of our clients and their families. 

In treating our clients, we draw primarily from traditional therapeutic methods and evidence-based approaches supported by research. Treatment modalities that one should expect include the following among others: Kessler’s Grief Educator Training, which offers support to loved ones after a loss; 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, which recognizes the supportive roles families play in disorder eating treatment. We offer services in English or Spanish.  

treatment specialization includes:

• Grief & Loss

• Anxiety

• Caregiver support

• Acculturation and Life Transitions

• Disordered Eating

• Perfectionism

• Chronic Pain