Our Services
Services at Alabaster are directed by Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist Leah Mendez, LPCC-S, ATR-BC. Our focus is the treatment of disruptive life events, trauma, adjustment issues, trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, grief and loss and issues specific to women and children using various treatment modalities. We utilize art therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems) as well as other highly effective treatments which allow children, adolescents, and adults to live healthier and well adjusted lives. About Art Therapy
Art therapy is one of many modalities used at Alabaster to aid clients in gaining a fuller, deeper, awareness of subconscious thoughts, feelings, and memories. The creative process involves using a variety of art, play, and expressive media techniques. This process is explored in ways the client feels safe, supported, known, accepted, and understood in telling their story. About EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful method of psychotherapy utilized in the treatment and relief of many types of psychological distress. When an event is stored in short term memory, no matter how long ago the actual event happened, it causes symptoms associated with ongoing, immediate trauma. EMDR facilitates the shift of the traumatic issue from short-term to long-term memory. Clients often report a shift toward well being, a sense of release, a feeling of peace and acceptance, and a deep appreciation for their own strength after EMDR therapy. Treatment
Research has identified art and EMDR as effective therapies for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In addition, it is also successful using EMDR in the treatment of the following: Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Separation Issues, Complicated Grief, Disturbing Memories, Stress Reduction, Sexual, Emotional and/or Physical Abuse, Phobias, Panic Attacks, Performance Anxiety, Pain Disorders, Eating Disorders, Addictions, etc.
