
Treatment & Therapy Approaches
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps individuals navigate life’s challenges by fostering psychological flexibility. ACT encourages clients to embrace their thoughts and feelings, rather than fighting or avoiding them, while focusing on living a values-driven, meaningful life. This approach combines mindfulness techniques with behavioral strategies to help clients accept what is beyond their control and commit to actions that align with their core values. At Aspire Psychology, we offer supportive ACT sessions to empower individuals in overcoming obstacles and achieving personal growth with authenticity and resilience.
Providers:
Will Fairchild, LCSW
Hannah Brassell, PsyD
Jason Jones, PhD
Ryoka Kim, PhD -
Adlerian Therapy is a positive, goal-oriented approach that focuses on understanding an individual’s unique experiences, motivations, and goals within the context of their social relationships. Rooted in the belief that everyone strives for belonging and significance, Adlerian Therapy helps clients explore their patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving to foster personal growth and self-empowerment.This approach emphasizes building on strengths, overcoming challenges, and creating a meaningful, fulfilling life. At Aspire Psychology, we provide a supportive environment for clients to gain insight, develop resilience, and achieve their goals through the lens of Adlerian principles.
Providers: Zaheeda Virani, PsyD
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Attachment-Based Therapy is a compassionate, evidence-informed approach that focuses on understanding and healing the impact of early attachment experiences on current relationships and emotional well-being. This therapy explores the connection between past relational patterns and present challenges, fostering self-awareness and growth. By addressing issues such as trust, intimacy, and emotional connection, Attachment-Based Therapy helps clients build healthier, more secure relationships with themselves and others. At Aspire Psychology, we provide a supportive space to explore these dynamics and empower clients to create lasting, meaningful connections.
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Behavioral Therapy is an evidence-based approach that focuses on identifying and changing harmful or unproductive behaviors through reinforcement and learning strategies. By understanding the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, this therapy helps individuals develop healthier habits and responses. Effective for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, and behavior management, Behavioral Therapy encourages practical, real-world solutions and skill-building. At Aspire Psychology, we offer personalized sessions to help clients overcome obstacles, improve their behaviors, and create positive changes in their lives.
Providers: Zaheeda Virani, PsyD
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized, evidence-based approach that focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT helps individuals develop practical tools to manage challenges, improve emotional well-being, and create healthier coping strategies. This structured, goal-oriented therapy is effective for treating a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, and more. At Aspire Psychology, our skilled therapists work collaboratively with clients to foster insight, build resilience, and promote lasting positive change.
Providers:
Zaheeda Virani, PsyD
Will Fairchild, LCSW
Patience McGinnis, PsyD
Jennifer Clark, PsyD
Katherine Noonan, PhD
Hannah Brassell, PsyD
Jason Jones, PhD
Magdalene Kidd Vasconez, LCSW
Leah Marinakis, LCSW -
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an evidence-based treatment specifically designed to address chronic sleep difficulties. CBT-I helps individuals identify and change thoughts and behaviors that interfere with sleep while establishing healthier sleep patterns. This structured, short-term therapy focuses on techniques such as sleep education, relaxation strategies, and improving sleep habits to promote restorative rest. At Aspire Psychology, we offer tailored CBT-I sessions to empower clients in overcoming insomnia and achieving better sleep for improved overall well-being.
Providers: Katherine Noonan, PhD
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a highly effective, evidence-based approach designed to help individuals recover from trauma, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. CPT focuses on identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts and beliefs related to the trauma, enabling clients to process their experiences and reduce emotional distress. At Aspire Psychology, we offer tailored CPT sessions to support clients in healing from trauma and building a healthier, more balanced perspective on life.
Providers: Jason Jones, PhD
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a highly effective, evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help individuals manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and build healthier coping skills. Originally developed for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder, DBT has proven beneficial for a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. DBT combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to enhance emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and acceptance. At Aspire Psychology, our compassionate therapists provide tailored DBT sessions to support clients in achieving balance and creating meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Providers:
Will Fairchild, LCSW
Jason Jones, PhD
Magdalene Kidd Vasconez, LCSW -
Existential Therapy is a philosophical, insight-oriented approach that helps individuals explore life’s deeper questions, such as meaning, freedom, responsibility, and mortality. This therapy encourages clients to confront uncertainties, embrace personal choice, and create a life aligned with their values and purpose. By fostering self-awareness and personal growth, Existential Therapy is effective for those facing life transitions, anxiety, or a search for deeper meaning. At Aspire Psychology, we offer supportive, individualized sessions to help clients navigate life’s challenges with authenticity, resilience, and a greater sense of fulfillment.
Providers: Ryoka Kim, PhD
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a highly effective, evidence-based treatment specifically designed for individuals struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related conditions. ERP focuses on gradually exposing clients to feared thoughts, situations, or triggers while guiding them to resist engaging in compulsive behaviors or avoidance. Through this process, clients build tolerance to distress, reduce anxiety, and regain control over their lives. At Aspire Psychology, we provide compassionate, tailored ERP therapy to support clients in breaking free from the cycle of OCD and living with greater confidence and peace of mind.
Providers: Jason Jones, PhD
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic memories and experiences. By using guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps to reprocess distressing memories, reducing their emotional intensity and allowing for healthier coping. EMDR is particularly effective for individuals dealing with trauma, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and anxiety, and can lead to significant relief and emotional healing. At Aspire Psychology, we provide compassionate, trauma-informed EMDR sessions to help clients break free from the past, rebuild their emotional resilience, and move forward with greater peace and clarity.
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Family Systems Therapy is a holistic approach that views the family as an interconnected system, where each member’s behaviors and emotions impact the whole unit. This therapy focuses on understanding family dynamics, improving communication, and resolving conflicts to foster healthier relationships. Effective for addressing issues such as parenting challenges, marital conflicts, and generational patterns, Family Systems Therapy helps families build stronger connections and navigate challenges together. At Aspire Psychology, we provide compassionate, tailored sessions to support families in creating a more balanced, supportive, and harmonious environment.
Providers: Leah Marinakis, LCSW
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Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness, allowing individuals to access their subconscious mind. Through this process, clients can address a wide range of issues, such as anxiety, stress, pain management, and behavioral changes like smoking cessation or weight loss. Hypnotherapy is a gentle, non-invasive approach that helps individuals reframe negative thought patterns, overcome limiting beliefs, and achieve personal transformation. At Aspire Psychology, we provide tailored hypnotherapy sessions to support clients in unlocking their potential and creating lasting, positive changes in their lives.
Providers: Katherine Noonan, PhD
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Integrative Therapy is a flexible, holistic approach that combines techniques and theories from various therapeutic modalities to best meet the individual needs of each client. By drawing from approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness practices, Integrative Therapy addresses a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relational issues. This personalized therapy is effective for individuals, couples, and families, focusing on creating lasting change by understanding the whole person and fostering self-awareness, growth, and healing. At Aspire Psychology, we offer integrative therapy sessions that combine the most effective strategies to support clients in achieving their unique goals and enhancing overall well-being.
Providers:
Jennifer Clark, PsyD
Hannah Brassell, PsyD
Ryoka Kim, PhD -
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) is a time-limited, evidence-based approach that focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and social functioning to enhance emotional well-being. IPT helps clients identify and address relationship issues, role transitions, grief, and social isolation, which can contribute to mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety. By improving communication, resolving conflicts, and building stronger support systems, IPT helps individuals develop healthier relationships and emotional resilience. At Aspire Psychology, we provide compassionate IPT sessions to support clients in navigating relationship challenges and achieving greater emotional balance and connection.
Providers: Katherine Noonan, PhD
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Mindfulness-Based Therapy is a therapeutic approach that incorporates mindfulness practices to help individuals manage stress, anxiety, and depression. It involves cultivating present-moment awareness, non-judgmental acceptance of thoughts and emotions, and detachment from negative thinking patterns. Techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, and body scanning are commonly used to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Providers:
Katherine Noonan, PhD
Ryoka Kim, PhD
Leah Marinakis, LCSW -
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, evidence-based approach designed to help individuals explore and resolve ambivalence about making positive changes in their lives. By fostering a collaborative and nonjudgmental environment, MI empowers clients to clarify their values, strengthen motivation, and build confidence in their ability to achieve their goals. This approach is particularly effective for addressing behaviors related to health, addiction, and lifestyle changes. At Aspire Psychology, our skilled therapists use Motivational Interviewing to support clients in navigating change and taking meaningful steps toward personal growth and well-being.
Providers:
Will Fairchild, LCSW
Hannah Brassell, PsyD
Jason Jones, PhD -
Person-Centered Therapy is a compassionate, client-focused approach that emphasizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard. This therapy creates a safe and nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences at their own pace, empowering them to discover their own solutions and growth. By fostering a strong therapeutic relationship, Person-Centered Therapy helps clients build self-awareness, self-acceptance, and a greater sense of personal agency. At Aspire Psychology, we offer supportive, individualized sessions that encourage clients to unlock their full potential and live more authentic, fulfilling lives.
Providers:
Will Fairchild, LCSW
Leah Marinakis, LCSW -
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) is an evidence-based treatment designed to help individuals process and heal from trauma, particularly Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. This structured approach gradually exposes clients to trauma-related memories, thoughts, and situations in a safe and supportive environment, helping to reduce fear and avoidance over time. By confronting distressing experiences in a controlled manner, PE helps clients regain a sense of control, lessen emotional distress, and build resilience. At our practice, we offer compassionate, tailored PE sessions to support clients in overcoming trauma and reclaiming their lives with confidence and strength.
Providers: Jason Jones, PhD
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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy developed by Albert Ellis that focuses on identifying and challenging irrational beliefs to promote emotional well-being. It is based on the ABC model, where an activating event (A) triggers beliefs (B) that lead to emotional and behavioral consequences (C). REBT helps individuals recognize and replace irrational thoughts—such as "I must be perfect" or "I can't handle failure"—with more rational, flexible beliefs. By doing so, it fosters emotional resilience, self-acceptance, and healthier coping strategies.
Providers: Patience McGinnis, PsyD
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Relational Therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on understanding and improving the dynamics of relationships, whether between individuals, couples, or within families. This therapy emphasizes the role of interpersonal interactions and how they shape emotions, behaviors, and personal growth. By exploring communication patterns, emotional responses, and attachment styles, relational therapy helps clients build healthier, more meaningful connections. Effective for addressing issues such as conflict, trust, and emotional intimacy, relational therapy fosters deeper understanding and improved relational skills. At Aspire Psychology, we offer compassionate relational therapy sessions to help clients create stronger, more supportive relationships and navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and connection.
Providers:
Jennifer Clark, PsyD
Jason Jones, PhD
Leah Marinakis, LCSW -
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) is a goal-oriented, strengths-based approach that helps individuals create positive change by focusing on solutions rather than problems. This therapy encourages clients to identify their strengths, resources, and past successes to develop practical strategies for achieving their goals. SFT is effective for a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a specific, structured form of SFT that is short-term and designed to create rapid change by focusing on what is already working and identifying small, achievable steps toward a solution. At Aspire Psychology, we offer supportive, solution-focused sessions to empower clients in making meaningful progress and creating lasting, positive change in their lives.
Providers:
Will Fairchild, LCSW
Katherine Noonan, PhD
Hannah Brassell, PsyD -
Strength-Based Therapy is a positive, empowering approach that focuses on identifying and building upon an individual’s strengths, resources, and resilience. Rather than concentrating on weaknesses or deficits, this therapy emphasizes personal capabilities and encourages clients to leverage their inherent strengths to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Strength-Based Therapy is effective for a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, and life transitions. At Aspire Psychology, we provide a supportive space where clients can gain confidence, build resilience, and create lasting, meaningful change by harnessing their unique strengths.
Providers:
Jason Jones, PhD
Leah Marinakis, LCSW -
Trauma-Focused Therapy is an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals process and heal from the effects of trauma. This therapy provides a safe, supportive environment for clients to explore their traumatic experiences, understand their emotional responses, and develop healthier coping strategies. By focusing on both the impact of trauma and the individual’s resilience, Trauma-Focused Therapy helps clients regain a sense of control, rebuild self-worth, and foster emotional healing. At Aspire Psychology, we offer compassionate, trauma-informed care to support clients in their journey toward recovery and empowerment.
Providers:
Jennifer Clark, PsyD
Hannah Brassell, PsyD
Jason Jones, PhD
Magdalene Kidd Vasconez, LCSW
Leah Marinakis, LCSW