Our Integrative Approach
An integrative approach in therapy is all about mixing and matching the best tools and interventions to fit your unique needs. This holistic and adaptive style ensures you get a treatment plan that’s as dynamic and individual as you are. Below are some of the interventions that Live Full Therapists are trained and skilled in providing.
Trauma Therapy
Live Full Therapists are experts in the dynamics of trauma and are skilled in working with the nervous system to support clients in healing. A trauma is anything that is so upsetting or disturbing that our system becomes overwhelmed and cannot properly process the experience. Our brain is actually unable to store the material the way it does with normal experiences. This results in often feeling like the past is here in the present and can lead to a number of overwhelming symptoms.
While talk therapy can be incredibly beneficial, research is continuing to show that to be effective, the healing of trauma needs to be done on a body and nervous system level. This is why Live Full therapists utilize EMDR, Somatic Therapies, and other interventions that work with both the brain and body.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), is a highly effective treatment for a number of issues, including trauma, anxiety, low self-worth, grief and depression, among many others. EMDR is a comprehensive therapeutic approach that works to reprocess past experiences, resulting in our brain being able to properly store the material. EMDR allows our system to naturally complete the healing process so we can remember the traumatic experiences without feeling a strong emotional response. When trauma is effectively reprocessed, symptoms fall away on their own because they are no longer needed.
At Live Full Therapy, our therapists have advanced certification and/or training in EMDR. They receive regular EMDR consultation and are highly skilled
Somatic Therapy
Somatic Experiencing and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy focus on building capacity and resources that allow for deep work and change to occur. Trauma and high levels of stress often lead to disruption in the nervous system, due to our natural survival responses being unable to complete. These survival responses (such as fight + flight + freeze) essentially get stuck in the body, resulting in a variety of post-traumatic stress symptoms. Somatic therapies gently work with the nervous system to discharge and complete those stuck survival responses that were unable to resolve at the time of the experience. This leads to an increased awareness of and connection to the body, relief of trauma symptoms, diminished pain and fatigue, and an ability to more fully engage in life and relationships.
Play Therapy
Play therapy is a therapeutic approach based on the understanding that play is a natural and essential aspect of children's development, allowing them to communicate, express, and process their inner world.
Live Full Therapists are trained in a number of child-centered interventions that aim to promote healthy attachment and nervous system regulation for kiddos and their families.
Additional Modalities
In addition to these modalities, Live Full therapists are trained in a number of other interventions including:
Brainspotting
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work
Art therapies
Yoga/movement therapies
Mindfulness-based interventions
Treatment is integrative and tailored to each individual’s needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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An integrative approach in therapy combines various evidence-based techniques and interventions to create a personalized plan tailored to your unique needs. At Live Full Therapy, we use modalities like EMDR, somatic therapies, and other evidence based interventions to address the whole person—mind, body, and emotions—for deeper healing.
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Our therapy approaches are effective for a wide range of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, low self-worth, and life transitions. By addressing both the emotional and physical impacts of these concerns, our therapists help you achieve meaningful growth and healing.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps reprocess distressing memories so they no longer trigger intense emotional responses. Through guided bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping, EMDR enables the brain to store these experiences properly, reducing symptoms and promoting emotional resilience. You can read more here.
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Somatic therapy focuses on the connection between the mind and body, helping to release trauma stored in the nervous system. Techniques like body awareness, breathwork, and gentle movement allow unresolved survival responses (fight, flight, freeze) to complete, reducing symptoms like tension, fatigue, and emotional overwhelm. You can learn more here.
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During your initial consultation, your therapist will take the time to understand your goals, concerns, and preferences. Together, you’ll develop a customized treatment plan that incorporates the most effective modalities for your specific needs.
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Yes, our therapists often integrate multiple approaches, such as pairing EMDR with somatic therapies or an intervention such as ACT, to create a comprehensive and well-rounded treatment plan. This flexibility ensures that your therapy evolves with you as your needs change.
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Absolutely. Many of our approaches, including EMDR, somatic therapies, ACT and DBT, are adapted for children and teens. We provide age-appropriate support to help young clients process emotions, build resilience, and navigate challenges.
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Yes, we offer telehealth sessions for many of our therapy approaches, including EMDR and somatic therapies. This ensures that clients can access high-quality care from the comfort of their homes while maintaining the same level of personalized support.
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