“Resilience is not a trait that you either have or do not have. It is a set of strategies that can be learned and practiced by anyone”
Whatever it is…it does not define you.
Our name was created to highlight and honor our passion for connecting Eastern and Western forms of treatment. Totality in this context refers to the idea that human beings are complex and understanding the whole person is essential to provide comprehensive care.
Tides of Totality suggests that growth, change, and transformation will have natural ebbs and flows — highs and lows, just like the tides in the ocean. Our name also models the idea that just as the tides are part of a larger interconnected system, individuals are connected to a greater whole as well. The process of achieving inner peace and resilience, both within oneself and in connection to one’s environment, can begin with a single step.
My Approach.
Kristen, the CEO and founder of Tides, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in various inpatient, outpatient, and non-profit settings. It is her goal to create a space that fosters a therapeutic relationship, meeting you wherever you are.
She believes in empowering individuals to feel safe enough to discover their potential and create the life they desire. There is great value in taking a holistic approach, which emphasizes interconnectedness and the belief that all parts of a person can influence each other. This includes considering their mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.
It is not a requirement to feel or be “spiritual” here at Tides of Totality. Holistic approaches are grounded in evidence-based modalities and tailored to your unique needs. Your therapist will respect and honor your beliefs and preferences, ensuring a treatment experience that aligns with what works best for you.
Treatment Approaches
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) are both designed to help people manage stress and improve their mental health through mindfulness practices like meditation, body scans, and gentle yoga.
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Psychotherapy that emphasizes the individual's potential for growth and self-actualization
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of talk therapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that are negatively impacting their lives.
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Form of psychotherapy that focuses on exploring the fundamental questions of human existence.
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Psychodynamic therapy focuses on understanding how your unconscious mind, past experiences (especially from childhood), and deep-seated patterns influence your current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
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Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered counseling approach that helps individuals explore and resolve ambivalence about change, fostering intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy to achieve desired behavioral changes.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people improve their relationships by identifying, understanding, and reshaping emotional responses—especially those tied to attachment needs
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Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a type of mental health therapy that helps you acknowledge your relationship with your thoughts and feelings. Learning to embrace feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions aligned with your values.
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Gestalt therapy is a humanistic psychotherapy approach that emphasizes self-awareness, self-acceptance, and the present moment, focusing on the client's immediate experiences and how they relate to their environment and relationships.
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Interpersonal therapy (IPT) is a structured, time-limited psychotherapy that focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and social functioning to relieve symptoms of mental health conditions, particularly depression.
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Trauma-informed care is a framework that recognizes and responds to the effects of trauma on individuals, emphasizing physical, psychological, and emotional safety, and empowering survivors to rebuild control and promote healing.
Together, we will determine the type of therapy that best suits your needs.
