Our Unique Approach to Healing
Helping you rediscover your confidence & find your joy
We are committed to meeting you where you are in your healing process.
Our team of compassionate therapists works with you to find the approach that best suits your path to healing, incorporating innovative and evidence-based treatments like Animal-Assisted Therapy, EMDR, and Trauma-Focused CBT.
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT)
Animal-Assisted Therapy is a core aspect of what makes our practice truly special. Our certified therapy dogs are more than just companions—they play an active role in your therapeutic experience. Our certified therapy dogs are carefully trained to assist in therapeutic sessions, offering comfort and emotional support to clients of all ages. Research shows that interactions with therapy animals can significantly reduce anxiety, lower stress levels, and create a comforting environment, making therapy feel more approachable and less overwhelming.
Whether you’re working through past trauma, coping with anxiety, or just need a calming presence during your session, our therapy dogs help foster a sense of safety and connection. For children and teens, AAT can make therapy more engaging and help build trust, making it easier to open up about difficult emotions. At Embark, our therapy dogs are here to help guide you toward healing in a way that feels supportive, compassionate, and uniquely tailored to your needs.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a specialized therapy designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. This evidence-based approach focuses on reducing the emotional impact of trauma by helping your brain reprocess painful memories in a way that feels less distressing. During EMDR sessions, our therapists use guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation while you recall traumatic memories, allowing your brain to work through these experiences and gradually lessen their hold on you.
At Embark, we often recommend EMDR for clients who have experienced trauma, PTSD, or other deeply rooted emotional challenges. This approach empowers you to confront difficult memories in a safe and controlled environment, ultimately helping you regain a sense of control and peace over your life.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a highly effective treatment specifically designed to help children and teens overcome the effects of trauma. TF-CBT combines cognitive behavioral therapy techniques with a trauma-sensitive approach, addressing both the emotional and psychological impacts of trauma. This treatment helps adolescents learn to identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthier coping skills, and reframe their responses to triggering events.
We specialize in working with children and teens who have experienced trauma, and TF-CBT has been a transformative tool in our practice. Our therapists work closely with clients to build resilience, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and foster emotional healing in a way that’s compassionate, supportive, and client-centered.