Integrative Therapy

I use a variety of theoretical orientations and treatment modalities in my work with clients. Each person and situation is unique, and I believe that an integrative approach is most effective in working with a diverse group of humans.

Therapy is based on each individual client and their specific needs. Having an understanding and being able to use multiple forms of therapy in different ways in important when being able to adjust for each individual client.

I most often work from an integrative perspective, which means I use techniques from psychodynamic, interpersonal, and cognitive behavioral theories. I use the techniques that are most appropriate for my individual client's situation, and the ones that appeal to them the most.

A holistic approach to therapy that combines ideas and techniques from different therapeutic schools of thought depending on the unique needs of a given client. I integrate somatic/mind-body techniques, attachment work, and trauma-based interventions. I also integrate interventions to address high sensitivity and neurodivergence.

Integrative therapy is a progressive model of therapy that draws from many different therapeutic models to best suit the individual needs of the patient. Rather than imposing a rigid modality on every patient regardless of their needs or preferences, integrative therapeutic approaches adapt to the unique circumstances you bring to therapy.

There's no one-size-fits-all approach. One thing most people get wrong is that they don't realize how unique they are. A lot of the work I do is collaboratively painting a clearer picture of who you are, what you've been through, and forging the strength (in a nurturing environment) to wipe your lens clean from distortions that are protective yet limiting.

I'm a lifelong learner, and well-developed, skillful therapist. In years of graduate and post-graduate education, I've received various levels of training in the following modalities: CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, SE, EMDR, NVC, and IFS. I borrow tools and insights from all these therapies and integrate them for my client's benefit with my primary grounding and advanced training in systems-oriented (SCT) therapy and SAVI, which together offer a broad and deep framework for human challenges and growth.

While I'm trained in Narrative, Solutions Focused, and Collaborative Therapies, I draw on other therapies to fit the unique needs circumstances of each client. For example, a client coming in with issues stemming from years of childhood abuse may require a different approach than another client coming in with life transition issues. My approach is integrative and flexible to meet the needs of each client.

I believe that every individual is unique. As a therapist, I compile a treatment plan that complements and supports you. This is why I will pull from multiple theoretical orientations and interventions to ensure that you not only have a plan that works for you, but is also empirically supported to ensure the best outcome.

As an integrative therapist I recognize no one single approach can help everyone. I incorporate aspects of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, DBT, family systems therapy, psychoeducation/socioeducation and more, depending on what will benefit you. My initial training was psychodynamic and since then, I have learned many different modalities to help people heal and grow.

I have received extensive training in several modalities including: attachment theory, trauma-informed, motivational interviewing, somatic therapies, play therapy (theraplay), addiction counseling, CBT, DBT, ACT, utilizing art in therapy, logotherapy, narrative therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, positive psychology...to name a few! We will work together to integrate techniques that are right for your healing.

Psychedelic integrative therapy is like a supportive space where we unpack and make sense of the insights and experiences that come up during psychedelic journeys. It's about helping you understand and integrate these experiences into your life in a way that feels meaningful and empowering. Together, we explore how these experiences can inspire growth, healing, and a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you.

Although you sometimes feel disconnected from yourself, you were born to be connected. The problem is that some parts of you have fallen out of integration. I was trained by the co-creators of an integrative assessment and treatment model called the Expressive Therapies Continuum, which helps me guide helping professionals to connect with all aspects of their physical, emotional, and intellectual selves. See www.meganvanmeter.com to learn how I can help you create integration in your life!

Integrative therapy is an approach to treatment that involves selecting the techniques from different therapeutic orientations best suited to a client’s particular problem. By tailoring the therapy to the individual, integrative therapists hope to produce the most significant effects.

For some clients I integrate various perspectives into my work, including contemporary relational psychoanalytic perspectives, systems approaches, and cognitive-behavioral approaches. This enables me to consider your situation in the context of the systems in which you're embedded, as well as to examine things with you in a deep way while also looking more directly at examining your thoughts and behaviors.

Training based from Leslie Korn, lectures and workshops from Phoenix Friends of Jung, Psychiatric Rehabilitation 3 course series at University of Arizona, and Women's Group work

Integrative therapy is an approach to treatment that involves selecting the techniques from different therapeutic orientations best suited to a client’s particular problem. By tailoring the therapy to the individual, integrative therapists hope to produce the most significant effects. Integrative therapy is not restricted to a particular methodology or school of thought. The goal of this is to improve the efficacy and efficiency of treatment and adapt it to the specific needs of the individual.

While CBT is a great tool, there are outstanding therapies that can supplement CBT and be integrated together. I draw on some techniques from positive psychology, mindfulness, and developmental-behavioral analysis.