Dr. Reed is certified in EFIT (Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy). People develop patterns in what they do/feel/think when faced with sadness, anger, hurt, pain. Our lives shape the way in which we respond to distress: solve it now! bury it! pretend everything is okay! stay very still. EFIT helps clients to first trace their own pattern and potentially explore its roots. Ultimately, we work to forge new patterns in which clients can connect with their true feelings and needs.
Dr. Reed has training in EMDR, a treatment initially used primarily for trauma. She appreciates how EMDR honors each clients primary way of processing their experiences; some people are more visual, others more aware of body sensations or emotions, and others most aware of their thoughts.
Cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT) have an extensive research base that supports its efficacy. Dr. Reed draws from CBT principles in particular when treating people with panic disorder or phobias.