Faauuga's Specialties

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an action-oriented approach to psychotherapy hat stems from traditional behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Clients learn to stop avoiding, denying, and struggling with their inner emotions and, instead, accept that these deeper feelings are appropriate responses to certain situations that should not prevent them from moving forward in their lives. With this understanding, clients begin to accept their hardships and commit to making necessary changes in their behavior, regardless of what is going on in their lives and how they feel about it.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach that helps individuals recover from traumatic experiences. EMDR therapy involves a structured eight-phase approach that combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness. During EMDR sessions, the therapist guides the patient through specific eye movements, taps, or sounds while recalling traumatic memories. These bilateral stimuli are believed to facilitate the reprocessing of the traumatic experience in the brain, reducing the emotional intensity and associated negative beliefs.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that helps individuals identify and address their inner conflicts and emotional pain. IFS seeks to help individuals understand and manage these parts in a healthy and productive way. With IFS, clients are guided to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and understand how different parts of themselves contribute to their experiences. IFS helps clients develop greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and a deeper understanding of themselves. 

Mindfulness therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on helping individuals develop a deeper awareness and understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through the practice of mindfulness, individuals learn to pay attention to the present moment with a non-judgmental and accepting attitude. During mindfulness therapy sessions, individuals may practice various mindfulness techniques, such as meditation, breathing exercises, and body awareness exercises. The therapist may also work with the individual to identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors, and develop more adaptive coping strategies.