Specialties

Anxiety & Depression Therapy

Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.

Trauma & PTSD Counseling

Anxiety & Depression Therapy

Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.

Addiction Counseling

Anxiety & Depression Therapy

Relationship Counseling

Therapy addressing the treatment of addiction and for addressing behavioral concerns will help clients not only address core issues while gaining new insights, but also learn cognitive and emotional skills, as well as learning how to apply these skills into day-to-day situations. Our providers have been trained in DBT to help address problematic behaviors, thoughts, and feelings like those associated to addictions.

Relationship Counseling

Other Treatment Approaches

Relationship Counseling

Relationships are an important part of our lives, but they can also be challenging. Our relationship counselors are here to help you and your partner improve communication, build intimacy, and strengthen your relationship. We offer couples counseling and marriage therapy services.

Stress Management

Other Treatment Approaches

Stress is a natural part of life, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can have a negative impact on our mental and physical health. Our stress management services are designed to help you learn practical strategies to manage stress and improve your overall well-being.

Other Treatment Approaches

Aside from these areas, our providers undergo additional training and certifications to hone in and develop their clinical skills. Some of these may include Biofeedback, BST/PSR, EMDR, Emotion Focus Therapy (EFT), ADHD, postpartum, and other approaches. Please view our Providers mini bios to learn more about them and their areas of focus.

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Services

Basic Skills Training & Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Biofeedback

Calm Gardens Therapy helps individuals return to normal functioning or regain a sense of normalcy amidst life's challenges. Our services, including individual, family, and couples counseling, biofeedback, Basic Skills Training (BST), and Psychosocial Rehabilitative services (PSR), use rehabilitative mental health (RMH) interventions to reduce cognitive and behavioral issues and restore individuals to their highest level of functioning.

Biofeedback

Basic Skills Training & Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Biofeedback

Biofeedback is a technique that uses electronic devices to help individuals control physiological functions by providing real-time feedback on processes like heart rate, muscle tension, or brainwave activity. This method aims to improve health, performance, stress management, and severe behavioral problems.

How Biofeedback Works

Monitoring: Sensors measure physiological signals:
- Heart rate (ECG)
- Muscle tension (EMG)
- Skin temperature (thermal sensors)
- Brainwave activity (EEG)
- Respiration (respiratory sensors)

Feedback: Data is displayed in real-time as visual, auditory, or tactile feedback.
Training: Individuals use the feedback to practice controlling their physiological responses through techniques like relaxation and deep breathing. Over time, they learn to regulate these responses without external feedback.

Applications of Biofeedback

Stress Management: Reduces anxiety and improves emotional regulation.
Chronic Pain: Manages conditions like headaches and fibromyalgia.
Rehabilitation: Aids recovery by improving muscle control.
Mental Health: Treats anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Performance Enhancement: Helps athletes and performers optimize physiological states.

Benefits

Non-invasive: No drugs or invasive procedures.
Self-empowerment: Encourages active health management.
Personalized: Tailored feedback based on individual data.

Limitations

Not a cure-all: Complements but doesn't replace traditional medical treatments.

Biofeedback is a versatile tool that helps individuals gain control over physiological processes, enhancing overall health and well-being.

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Basic Skills Training & Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Basic Skills Training (BST)

Basic Skills Training (BST) in mental health involves teaching essential cognitive and behavioral skills to individuals to improve their daily functioning and mental well-being. BST focuses on:

Cognitive Skills: Developing constructive thinking patterns and problem-solving abilities.
Behavioral Skills: Learning appropriate social behaviors and emotional regulation.
Techniques: Using positive reinforcement, modeling, and practice exercises.

The goal of BST is to empower individuals to manage their emotions, interact positively with others, and handle everyday challenges more effectively.

Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR)

Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) in mental health aims to help individuals with mental health conditions enhance their social skills, cognitive functioning, and overall ability to live independently. PSR focuses on:

Reducing Psychosocial Dysfunction: Addressing issues related to interpersonal skills, emotional regulation, and behavioral development.
Enhancing Functioning: Supporting individuals in achieving their highest level of functioning and integrating more fully into their communities.
Interventions: Utilizing various rehabilitative mental health techniques to improve social interactions and daily living skills.

The goal of PSR is to help individuals lead more fulfilling lives by improving their ability to function independently and effectively within their communities.