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 that’s insight-driven or behavioral 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: Imago Relationship Therapy, which helps couples in improving communication and deepening emotional connection, 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:

• Couples therapy and relationship issues

• Attachment theory

• Grief & Loss

• Anxiety and depression

• Caregiver and parent support

• Acculturation and Life Transitions such as in expat communities

• Disordered Eating

• Perfectionism and shame