THERAPY APPROACHES WE USE
Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. At Fig Tree Therapy, we believe that therapy should be as unique as the person seeking it. That’s why we don’t rely on just one method—we integrate several evidence-based approaches that support healing on emotional, cognitive, and physiological levels. Every client’s plan is tailored with intention, compassion, and clinical insight.
Below, you’ll find the core modalities we use in our work together.
clear your mind, shift your patterns
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that may be keeping you stuck. It’s a structured, short-term approach backed by decades of research, ideal for concerns like anxiety, depression, and everyday stress.
Through CBT, you’ll learn how to:
This approach gives you practical tools for navigating life with more clarity and intention.
clear your mind, shift your patterns
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that may be keeping you stuck. It’s a structured, short-term approach backed by decades of research, ideal for concerns like anxiety, depression, and everyday stress.
Through CBT, you’ll learn how to:
This approach gives you practical tools for navigating life with more clarity and intention.
bring awareness to the present moment
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
MBCT blends traditional cognitive strategies with mindfulness practices to help you respond to thoughts with curiosity rather than judgment. It’s especially helpful for clients who want to reduce rumination, manage anxiety, and build emotional resilience.
In MBCT sessions, we may explore:
This approach supports deeper insight, emotional regulation, and a sense of calm.
bring awareness to the present moment
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
MBCT blends traditional cognitive strategies with mindfulness practices to help you respond to thoughts with curiosity rather than judgment. It’s especially helpful for clients who want to reduce rumination, manage anxiety, and build emotional resilience.
In MBCT sessions, we may explore:
This approach supports deeper insight, emotional regulation, and a sense of calm.
your body holds the story—and the healing
Somatic Experiencing (SE)
SE is a body-centered trauma therapy that recognizes how the body stores stress, especially when the nervous system’s natural responses (like fight, flight, or freeze) are incomplete. This stored energy can manifest as anxiety, chronic tension, or a sense of being “stuck.” Rather than focusing on reliving traumatic memories, SE gently guides clients in tuning into subtle physical sensations, helping release trapped energy and restore regulation. Benefits include:
Through Somatic Experiencing, we work together to gently become more aware of these subtle bodily sensations in a safe, supported way. Instead of reliving past events, we focus on the wisdom of your body, allowing it to gradually release this trapped energy. This process helps to:
By gently guiding your body’s natural healing capabilities, SE empowers you to move through emotional blocks, find renewed energy, and experience greater ease and well-being in your life.
your body holds the story—and the healing
Somatic Experiencing (SE)
SE is a body-centered trauma therapy that recognizes how the body stores stress, especially when the nervous system’s natural responses (like fight, flight, or freeze) are incomplete. This stored energy can manifest as anxiety, chronic tension, or a sense of being “stuck.” Rather than focusing on reliving traumatic memories, SE gently guides clients in tuning into subtle physical sensations, helping release trapped energy and restore regulation. Benefits include:
Through Somatic Experiencing, we work together to gently become more aware of these subtle bodily sensations in a safe, supported way. Instead of reliving past events, we focus on the wisdom of your body, allowing it to gradually release this trapped energy. This process helps to:
By gently guiding your body’s natural healing capabilities, SE empowers you to move through emotional blocks, find renewed energy, and experience greater ease and well-being in your life.
quiet your inner critic. cultivate inner safety.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
In therapy, we also explore the transformative power of mindfulness and self-compassion. Often, we’re our own harshest critics, and this inner voice can erode our sense of worth. Mindfulness teaches us to observe our thoughts and feelings without judgment, creating a little space from self-criticism.
Building on this, the concept of self-compassion, pioneered through the extensive research of Dr. Kristin Neff, invites us to treat ourselves with the same kindness, understanding, and care we’d offer a dear friend. When we’re struggling or making mistakes, instead of falling into cycles of shame or inadequacy, self-compassion encourages us to:
By cultivating these practices, we gradually shift away from self-judgment and isolation towards acceptance and warmth. This gentle yet profound shift helps to quiet the inner critic, heal old wounds, and naturally fosters a deeper, more authentic sense of positive self-worth. You begin to realize you are inherently worthy of kindness and belonging, just as you are.
quiet your inner critic. cultivate inner safety.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
In therapy, we also explore the transformative power of mindfulness and self-compassion. Often, we’re our own harshest critics, and this inner voice can erode our sense of worth. Mindfulness teaches us to observe our thoughts and feelings without judgment, creating a little space from self-criticism.
Building on this, the concept of self-compassion, pioneered through the extensive research of Dr. Kristin Neff, invites us to treat ourselves with the same kindness, understanding, and care we’d offer a dear friend. When we’re struggling or making mistakes, instead of falling into cycles of shame or inadequacy, self-compassion encourages us to:
By cultivating these practices, we gradually shift away from self-judgment and isolation towards acceptance and warmth. This gentle yet profound shift helps to quiet the inner critic, heal old wounds, and naturally fosters a deeper, more authentic sense of positive self-worth. You begin to realize you are inherently worthy of kindness and belonging, just as you are.
Curious if this is the right fit for you?
You don’t have to know which approach is “right.” During your consultation, we’ll explore your needs and co-create a path forward together. You’re not expected to fit into a model—our goal is to make therapy fit you.