For over three decades, the therapists at Soho Parenting have provided compassionate, insightful, and practical guidance to children and adults of all ages. In an initial consultation therapists and clients together assess what kind of support will be most beneficial. That may be direct advice about a parenting issue, psychotherapy addressing anxiety or depression, play therapy for a child, or couples’ counseling. Our therapists have been trained in a variety of modalities and they bring their years of life experience, academic training, ongoing continuing education, and their full hearts and minds to the issue at hand.
OUR MODALITIES
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
The Internal Family Systems model believes that we all have a healthy, wise, compassionate Self, no matter our experience growing up. In addition, we have parts of our personalities that sometimes become extreme in response to cultural, familial, and interpersonal pressures. These parts are only aspects of our personalities, not who we are in total. For example, rather than labeling yourself as an “anxious person,” the IFS approach is that you have an “anxious part”—a small piece of the whole. In this therapy, the “anxious part” is met with attention and care, not disdain. The goal is to understand this part rather than eliminate it, building an internal alliance, rather than an adversarial relationship which promotes long lasting healing. We use IFS in our work with children, adults, and couples.
“IFS therapy has been the only thing that has really quieted that voice inside that has criticized me for as long as I can remember. It's crazy, but I've come to understand it was really trying to help me all those years!” — Rochelle, 24
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an innovative and highly effective therapeutic modality. EMDR resolves painful memories from difficult life events or traumatic experiences. It can transform unhealthy patterns of behavior to more flexible and productive ones. EMDR can be used in conjunction with long-term psychotherapy or as a short-term targeted problem solving technique. Learn more about EMDR at emdria.org.
“EMDR made a huge difference in the way I felt about things from my past. It really changed my level of anxiety. I was skeptical at first but now I really recommend it.” — Doug, father of Lucy, age 11
Relational Life Therapy
Direct, challenging and life changing couples’ therapy developed by Terry Real is the foundation of our approach to partners in counseling. From couples who want to proactively work on communication to marriages on the brink of divorce, Soho Parenting offers a structured, safe and compassionate environment to address relationship issues.
“Nothing is more important in our lives than our relationships. A great relationship boosts your immune system, opens your heart, and keeps you vital and creative.” — Terry Real
Safe and Sound Protocol
The Safe and Sound Protocol is an innovative and simple way to help children and adults regulate and calm their nervous systems. Developed by world-renowned researcher Dr. Stephen Porges, SSP is a five hour listening program that utilizes carefully curated music to achieve more balance, ease, and resilience. Since levels of anxiety have risen dramatically in recent years, we all need a number of tools to help us feel safe and calm inside to handle to challenges in our tumultuous world. The SSP program is one of these important tools. The Soho Parenting therapists who are offering this treatment have experienced the protocol themselves and report very positive impact with minimal effort. The program can be provided either in-office or remotely. Learn more about the Safe and Sound Protocol, research and case studies here. Reach out to us if you’d like more information or to set up an appointment.
“I've noticed that I am calmer and feel more centered since finishing the five hours of the Safe and Sound Protocol. That's no small thing when stress is all around.” — Kate, 60