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By Amy Stevens PhD, LMSW Modality matters, but fit matters more EMDR, DBT, EFT, IFS, ART, SE, Psychodynamic, CBT … Therapy comes with its own language that refers to a therapist’s modality. Each modality, or way of doing therapy, has a unique way of helping. A therapist’s modality can tell you a bit about what it’s like to be in a session with that therapist, so it’s always a good idea to ask your therapist about the modality they recommend for you. However, while modality ma

By Madison Bognanno, MA, PLPC, NCC What Is It? Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a body focused, neurobiological approach to healing trauma developed by Dr. Peter Levine. SE focuses on releasing stored and stuck “fight, flight, fawn, or freeze” responses from the autonomic nervous system. By focusing on bodily sensations rather than, or in addition to, re-telling traumatic memories, it facilitates natural, gradual release (titration) to restore balance and relieve symptoms. Main