THERAPY SERVICES
Individual therapy sometimes called counseling or psychotherapy is a process through which clients work one on one with a trained therapist to explore their behaviors, beliefs and feelings. Clients may decide to work through current life issues or address challenging parts of their life history that impact their relationships or daily lives. At The Refuge, our therapists are here to support clients in addressing these and other areas that they wish to explore and create change, all within a safe, supportive, and confidential environment.
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Depression and Burnout
Bipolar and Mood disorders
Anxiety, Stress, and Panic
OCD and phobias
Neurodivergence, ASD, and ADHD
Executive Functioning and Learning
Grief and Loss
Trauma
Eating Disorders and ARFID
Addiction and Substance Abuse
Chronic Illness and Autoimmunity
Couples therapy is a type of psychotherapy that helps people involved in a romantic relationship gain insight into their relationship, understand their roles in the dysfunctional interactions, resolve conflict, and improve relationship satisfaction utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions.
At The Refuge, we integrate The Gottman Method for couples counseling into our relational therapy sessions for all partnerships. Whitney has a highly specialized interest and passion for working with Neurodivergent couples. The Gottman Method is an evidence-based couples therapy approach that is empirically supported through decades of extensive research on relationship dynamics. It is a structured approach to couples therapy that follows a specific process: Assessment, Feedback, Goal Setting, Intervention, and Evaluation. Following this structured process helps couples to stay focused and motivated throughout their therapy. In turn, this makes working towards achieving your goals a more efficient and collaborative process.
Whitney is Level 3 trained in The Gottman Method for Couples Therapy.
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Conflict and Tension
Infidelity, Trauma, Betrayal
Pre-marital counseling
Navigating divorce and separation
Communication and Boundaries
Emotional connection and Intimacy
Lifestyle, Transitions, and External Stressors
Couples Addiction Recovery
Neurodivergent Affirming, Mixed Neurotype Relationships
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Holistic health is an approach to life that considers multidimensional aspects of wellness. It encourages individuals to recognize the whole person: physical, mental, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual. Body and Breath is unique to The Refuge; an integrative type of therapy that uses a variety of interventions such as Somatic Experiencing (SEP), breathing exercises, meditation, guided imagery, diet and lifestyle, and Ego exploration to improve mental and physical health and perhaps even process trauma. More specifically, the Somatic Experiencing approach facilitates the completion of self-protective motor responses and the release of thwarted survival energy bound in the body, thus addressing the root cause of trauma symptoms.
Family therapy aims to develop and maintain healthy family relationships. The goal is to address the conflicts of the family as a unit, including conflicts each family member may have. These issues may be emotional, mental, behavioral, financial, or marital. Usual goals of family therapy are improving the communication, solving family problems, understanding and handling special family situations, and creating a better functioning home environment.
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Conflict and Tension
Mixed Neurotype Family System
Blended Family Challenges
Communication and Connection
Major Life Transitions and Crises
Parenting Conflicts and Discipline Disagreements
Navigating Illnesses and Caregiving
Generational Trauma
Dysfunctional Family Roles, Enmeshment, Estrangement
Community Outreach & Workshops
At The Refuge Marriage & Family Therapy, we are passionate about extending support beyond the therapy room. Our community outreach and workshop offerings are designed to foster emotional wellness, deepen connection, and empower individuals, couples, and families with tools for lasting change.
We provide interactive workshops and trainings on topics such as:
Healthy Relationships & Communication
Neurodivergent-Affirming Parenting
Twice-Exceptional (2e) Support
Emotional Regulation & Coping Skills
Attachment & Trauma-Informed Care
Mindfulness & Somatic Practices for Stress Reduction
Our workshops are available for schools, community organizations, nonprofits, and professional groups, and can be tailored to meet the needs of your audience. Whether you're a parent seeking more connection with your child, an educator looking to support neurodivergent students, or a couple seeking deeper understanding, our outreach efforts are here to serve.
We also partner with local events and resource fairs, offering psychoeducation, experiential tools, and relational support in accessible, inclusive spaces.
If you are interested in collaborating or inviting The Refuge to speak at your event, please reach out—we’d love to connect.
Moving Forward
At The Refuge Marriage and Family Therapy, we offer a wide range of trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches to support your healing and growth. Our therapy sessions are tailored to your unique needs and may include any of the following therapeutic interventions:
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Holistic Therapy
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Gottman Method for Couples Therapy
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Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Trauma-Focused CBT
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Exposure Based Therapies and ERP (Exposure Response Prevention): for all forms of Anxiety, Phobias, and OCD
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Art Therapy
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Somatic Therapy & Breathwork
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
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Narrative Therapy
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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)