ANGER MANAGEMENT
Do you find yourself struggling with the experience and expression of anger? Do you tend to express yourself in an aggressive manner and find that you are having challenges in relationships? Do others feel afraid of you or not take you seriously because of this issue? Or have you found yourself in legal troubles as a result of your experience of anger? Illuminate Wellness utilizes a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy and assertiveness training to support you in healthy emotional expression and overall balance. With proper support you can live life in a more harmonious manner.
ANXIETY - DEPRESSION - BIPOLAR DISORDERS
Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? Do you tend to experience impulsivity and mood swings? Are you having difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep? Difficulty with concentration? Do you ever experience suicidal ideation? At Illuminate Wellness we treat the whole person so you can heal at the root level. We utilize a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). We also offer Functional Medicine treatment approaches in order to address any underlying physical issues that could otherwise interfere with psychotherapeutic treatments.
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER (BPD)
At Illuminate Wellness we treat the whole person, and choose to see people beyond just the label of diagnosis. Time and time again in our clinic we experience people struggling with the symptoms associated with BPD are most often living with complex PTSD, and that is what’s truly fueling their life challenges at present. We take an integrative approach to healing in this area. We most often utilize a combination of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help support effective action, values-based living, and radical acceptance of reality as it is, and trauma resolution techniques to heal at the root level. We aim to reduce the stigma associated with BPD and truly believe that these symptoms can be healed for good with proper, evidence-based treatment.
CHRONIC ILLNESS - CHRONIC PAIN
Are you suffering from a chronic illness like an autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel and other digestive complaints, diabetes, thyroid disorder, or migraines? Do you experience chronic pain in your body? Illuminate Wellness addresses these challenges from an integrative perspective utilizing effective and evidence-based treatment modalities from both Health Psychology and Functional Medicine perspectives. We support helping people to make meaningful and long-lasting behavioral changes that support harmony in the body, utilize functional medicine techniques that support individualized treatment plans to reduce systemic inflammation and heal imbalances in the body, and will also address underlying trauma that could be triggering symptoms in your body. At Illuminate Wellness we believe it is possible to heal and create optimal wellness in your body.
COUPLES THERAPY - SEX THERAPY
We believe that couples can live in harmony with one another and have healthy, thriving sex lives. Are you and your partner struggling in one or both of these areas? Whether the challenge is cognitive, emotional or physical, we have the tools to be of support. We utilize couple and family therapy techniques, mindfulness training, address issues related to trauma, and tackle challenges with intimacy and sex in an open and non-judgmental environment. Now is time to heal old wounds and repair ineffective communication patterns in couples through this deep and transformative work.
COMPLEX TRAUMA AND PTSD
We often think of trauma as isolated and horrific experiences. While it is true that single-incident PTSD is serious and debilitating, we don't stop to consider how many of us have experienced a variety of traumatic experiences throughout our lives that add up to negative beliefs about self, the world, and can even trigger discomfort and disease in the body. Do you struggle with feeling unsafe, powerless or have negative thoughts about yourself or your past actions? If so, we can help. We utilize a variety of trauma resolution techniques at Illuminate Wellness, including EMDR, HMR, IFS and Shamanic Healing techniques.
EATING DISORDERS - WEIGHT BALANCE
At Illuminate Wellness we treat Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), Binge Eating Disorder (BED) and Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED). Our approach is gentle, supportive, and inspires those suffering to build a healthy relationship with their bodies for long-lasting healing. We reject the idea that counting calories, exchanges or focus on the numbers are necessary for your treatment plan. We treat eating disorders by working on sustainable stabilization of weight, addressing possible trauma, healing underlying nutrient deficiencies, food allergies and gut dysbiosis, building a healthy relationship with body, movement and food, and improving mindfulness and intuitive eating practices which increase trust in self and action. We often use a team-based approach when offering treatment in this area, and recommend concurrent treatment with a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a medical team to ensure that you are supported comprehensively.
PSYCHEDELIC ASSISTED THERAPIES + INTEGRATION
Have you considered working with plant medicine or having psychedelic experiences? Are you receiving proper support outside of ceremonies? Could you benefit from more integration support? Or would you like to consider a ketamine-assisted therapy journey with our group?
Our qualified, multi-disciplinary team is here to be of service. Illuminate Wellness offers a variety of supportive services, from ketamine-assisted therapy to integration circles. We aspire to support harm-reduction, connection with others, healing journeys, enhance the heart-mind connection, and translate the wisdom and insights received from plant medicine teachers into everyday reality.
WOMEN’S HEALTH - FERTILITY - CONCEPTION - PREGNANCY - POSTPARTUM
Do you have painful periods? Are you suffering from the symptoms of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) or Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)? Have you been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, endometriosis or adenomyosis? Are you experiencing uncomfortable peri-menopause or menopause symptoms? Or perhaps you simply want to build a stronger mind-body connection in the area of women’s health? If so, we are here to be of support. We approach treatment in this area in an integrative manner, utilizing both Functional Medicine and Cognitive-Behavioral approaches to help you create harmony in your life and in your cycles. We support you in creating meaningful, long-lasting change and tailor treatment to your individual needs.
We also support women and couples in pre-conception planning, and offer fertility and pregnancy consultation and treatment. Being as grounded and healthy as possible during this unique period of life for parents and baby is critical. We support gut health, work to ensure proper nutrient balance and detoxification, and offer stress-reduction, mood balancing, and parenting support.
Lastly, we support women who are experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety or trauma. The period of time after birth can be challenging. Sometimes the birth was frightening and didn’t go as planned. Please don’t suffer in silence - you are not alone. Reach out for support today.
