Our Approach to Therapy | Compassionate Counseling in Altamonte Springs, FL

Our Approach at New Light Counseling

At New Light Counseling, we believe every individual has the capacity to heal, grow, and reclaim a sense of balance and hope. Our focus is on individual therapy in Altamonte Springs, crafted around creating a safe, compassionate environment where you feel truly supported.

We approach therapy collaboratively and client‑centered: we listen first, tailor our methods to your unique experience, and walk alongside you as you navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or unresolved grief.

Evidence-Based Therapies

At New Light Counseling, our therapists are trained in a variety of evidence-based and specialized therapeutic approaches, so care is tailored to your unique needs. Some of the therapies we use include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps individuals understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, building healthier thinking patterns and coping strategies.

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Effective for emotional regulation, teaching mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

• EMDR Therapy: A trauma-focused approach that helps process past trauma and reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories.

• Trauma-Informed Therapy: Prioritizes creating a safe, empathetic environment for healing from trauma.

• Jungian Therapy: Explores unconscious patterns, dreams, and personal symbols to foster self-understanding and growth.

• Psychoanalytic Therapy: Investigates unconscious thoughts and early experiences to uncover patterns and facilitate meaningful change.

• Motivational Interviewing: Helps clients explore ambivalence, enhance motivation, and take actionable steps toward positive change.

• Narrative Therapy: Focuses on the stories we tell ourselves, helping reframe experiences and create empowering personal narratives.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Combines mindfulness and values-based living to accept thoughts and feelings without avoidance.

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Encourages clients to identify goals and practical solutions rather than focusing solely on problems.

• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT): Uses mindfulness alongside CBT to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression relapse.

• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): Addresses interpersonal challenges and role transitions to improve relationships and emotional wellbeing.

• Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT): Builds self-compassion to reduce shame, self-criticism, and emotional distress.

• Somatic Experiencing: Trauma-focused therapy addressing the body’s physical responses to trauma for regulation and healing.

• Integrative Therapy: Combines multiple approaches to meet each client’s specific needs.

• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): A highly effective approach for OCD and anxiety disorders, helping clients safely confront fears.

A Warm and Empathetic Space

We know reaching out for therapy takes courage. You deserve to feel seen, heard, and safe. At our Altamonte Springs practice, our therapists provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere—free from judgment—where you’re invited to express your thoughts, feelings, and story at your pace. Whether you’re just beginning or have been navigating this path for a while, you’ll find a place of comfort and connection here.

Start Your Healing Journey

Take the first step toward support and growth. Reach out today for a free 15-minute consultation to see if a therapist at New Light Counseling is the right fit for you. We provide individual therapy in Altamonte Springs and online sessions across Florida, so help is always within reach.