Therapy at The Lovett Center
At The Lovett Center, in Houston, Texas, our team of experienced, caring clinicians specializes in delivering all types of evidence-based therapy for a highly individualized approach, fostering deep relationships built around trust, kindness, and mutual respect, and seeking to understand the causes and conditions that lie beneath symptoms to create lasting change. Below is a sampling of the therapy modalities offered; our admissions team works with clients to connect each person with the right type of therapy and clinician for you.
Psychodynamic Care
Using psychodynamic therapy, a more holistic type of care, we aim to treat each person in the context of their environment, looking at the biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual aspects of their lives. Taking into account the full breadth of each individual’s experience, we work to increase insight and awareness for a better understanding of the self, past and present, and to make connections that lead to positive, adaptive change.
Individual Therapy
Part of our commitment to integrative care means using different therapy modalities to affect and improve patients’ lives. The Lovett Center clinicians specialize in delivering all types of evidence-based treatment approaches, including but not limited to:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients develop coping skills and learn how to change their own thought processes, emotions, and behaviors. It is widely accepted as an effective treatment for a large range of challenges.
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Particularly effective for borderline personality, post-traumatic stress, bipolar, and eating disorders, depression, and substance abuse, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) aims to teach clients the skills needed to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, be mindful and present, and communicate effectively with others.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
- Using bilateral tactile, auditory, or visual stimulation, such as right-to-left eye movement, the goal of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is to help the brain make the associations and neural connections needed to integrate or process negative memories. EMDR has shown to be particularly effective for post-traumatic stress.
- Nutritional Therapy
- It’s understood that psychosocial, medical, and developmental factors contribute to mental health disorders, and there is growing evidence that food and nutrients affect mood and behavior as well. Nutritional therapy utilizes targeted nutrient intake in the form of food or dietary supplements to aid in mental health or to accompany other treatment approaches.
- Mindfulness
- Through greater awareness of what is happening in the here and now, both inside us and around us, we can learn to become more aware of our thoughts and feelings, and to more fully appreciate each moment of our lives. Mindfulness can yield reduced stress, decreased depression and anxiety, increased focus and concentration, improved work performance, and a greater sense of well-being.
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy is a more holistic view of therapy that involves treating the whole person, taking into account the full depth of their life experience. Rather than the palliative or “problem-based” approach of simply looking at symptoms, it involves discovering and learning from the unconscious problems causing these symptoms, often rooted in past experiences, and moving forward with a greater understanding of ourselves for sustained, long-term healing.
- Somatic Experiencing
- Typically employed as a treatment for trauma, somatic experiencing is a body-centered approach that focuses on our physical reactions to trauma rather than our thoughts and emotions. Through the reintroduction of minor trauma, without re-triggering or re-traumatizing, the client learns to develop self-regulating strategies and find a place of safety.
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- Drug and Alcohol Counseling
- While offering compassion and support, we aim to help clients restore hope, develop self-efficacy, and find meaningful pathways forward to achieve long-term recovery from alcohol and substance use issues, while simultaneously working to identify and heal any co-occurring mental health issues or trauma.
- Relapse Prevention Therapy
- By empowering clients to build self-awareness and self-efficacy, maintain stability, and improve coping skills and strategies, the goal of relapse prevention therapy is to achieve sustained wellness and sobriety.
Therapy for Couples and Families
In addition to individual therapy, The Lovett Center also offers marriage and couples therapy, as well as therapy for the whole family. We understand that when one person is struggling, the entire family is affected. Similarly, our loved ones can offer a vital support system for healing and growth. Clinicians who specialize in these relationships can help clients to…
- Improve communication skills
- Repair relationships with those closest to you
- Experience a safe, non-judgmental space to explore emotions
Group Therapy
Group therapy is one of the cornerstones of our practice at The Lovett Center. We believe that a network of like-minded, supportive peers is invaluable towards healing and self-growth. In small-by-design groups facilitated by experienced therapists, clients have the opportunity to…
- Explore the self in relation to others
- Find support and understanding among peers
- Improve social and communication skills in a safe environment
- Gain hope and learning through others’ progress
Medication Assisted Services
Medication-assisted treatment programs are an evidence-based component of a greater care plan when healing from substance use disorders, integrating medical expertise with a holistic, compassionate approach toward recovery. Medications can help manage the effects of withdrawal and reduce cravings under close supervision, helping to cultivate a foundation for long-term success. At The Lovett Center, we offer a safe space for individuals to access care that aligns with their personal recovery plan, providing additional support and empowerment for clients on the journey towards wellness and stability as part of our Concierge services.
