1.0 Modalities
Therapists often focus their services in a few ways: they might work with specific communities like LGBTQ2S+ or BIPOC, or they might have expertise in certain mental health needs like anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc. They’ll also typically specialize in a few core treatment techniques known as modalities.
Articles in Modalities
Attachment-Based Therapy: What It Is, and How It Can Help You Heal
By Natasha Sandy, RP
Discover how attachment-based therapy heals past relational wounds, builds secure connections, and supports lasting emotional well-being.
Somatic Therapy Exercises and Techniques
By Nicole Laoutaris
Explore effective somatic therapy exercises and techniques at First Session. Learn about somatic therapy concepts and how to choose the right somatic therapist.
Learning about Mindfulness in Therapy, Exercises and Techniques
By Nicole Laoutaris
Learn common exercises and techniques used during mindfulness therapy.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Exercises and Techniques
By Nicole Laoutaris
Discover how Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) techniques can transform your mental health journey
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Exercises and Techniques
By Nicole Laoutaris
Learn common exercises and techniques used for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
Compare Popular Therapy Techniques: CBT, DBT, EMDR and Somatic
By Nicole Laoutaris
Compare popular therapy modalities including cognitive and behaviour therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), somatic therapy and more
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