Beyond CBT: How Experiential Psychotherapy Transforms Anxiety, PTSD, and Relational Wounds

If you've felt stuck in traditional talk therapy, it might be time to explore experiential psychotherapy. This approach focuses on the nervous system and emotional processing, helping you heal from anxiety, PTSD, and attachment wounds. Unlike CBT, which primarily targets thoughts, experiential therapy helps you unlock your body’s sensations, fostering deep emotional healing and long-lasting change. Whether you're seeking to overcome relational trauma or emotional disconnection, this method can empower you to feel, heal, and grow.

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Falling into Mindfulness: A Seasonal Invitation to Live Fully

Mindfulness is more than a trend—it's a transformative practice rooted in rich cultural traditions and backed by modern therapeutic approaches. At Amanda Neves Therapy, we help clients integrate mindfulness into daily life to foster deeper self-awareness, emotional resilience, and stress management. Through therapies like Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), our team supports clients in connecting mind and body. Embrace mindfulness not just as meditation but as a way to experience each moment fully. Learn from ANT therapist Amy Lesperance, as she guides you toward living more consciously, finding inner balance, and building emotional well-being through the practice.

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"I'll be home for Christmas, please don't plan on me": A guide to holiday boundary setting

The holidays are often a time for togetherness and celebration, but 2020 had something else in store. With restrictions on gatherings in many places throughout the globe, you may find your assertiveness skills being put to the test and stress levels running high. The antidote? Boundary setting! Read ahead for a quick lesson in prioritizing your values, needs and wants this holiday season.

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