Modalities

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy:

A structured, evidence-based therapy that uses bilateral stimulation (like eye movements) to help people process and heal from trauma and distressing experiences.

Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy:

A therapeutic approach that uses psychedelic substances in a controlled setting, alongside psychotherapy, to support healing from trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.

Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) for OCD:

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder where clients are gradually exposed to feared thoughts or situations and supported in resisting compulsive behaviors.

Polyvagal Theory & Somatic Therapy:

Polyvagal Theory explains how the nervous system responds to safety and threat; Somatic Therapy integrates this by helping clients notice and regulate body-based responses to stress and trauma.

Gottman Institute Couples Therapy:

A research-based approach to couples therapy that focuses on strengthening relationship skills like communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection using Gottman’s "Sound Relationship House" model.

Wheel of Consent - Betty Martin:

A framework that helps individuals clarify touch, boundaries, and desire in relational and sexual contexts by distinguishing between giving, receiving, taking, and allowing, promoting mutual, conscious consent.

Dr. Mia Fine

Licensed in Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and Idaho

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