How We Help
At Tiny Planet Counseling, therapy begins with connection—
to yourself, your story, and what matters most to you.
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Trauma-Informed Care
We understand how past experiences shape your present. Every session is grounded in safety, trust, and empowerment.
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Connection-Centered
Relationships heal us. We focus on empathy, emotional attunement, and genuine human connection.
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Evidence-Based Practices
Our therapists use a wide range of effective modalities—like CBT, DBT, IFS, EFT, Play Therapy, and Somatic approaches—to help you reach your goals.
Inclusive &
Affirming Care
A Safe Space for Every Story
We affirm and welcome people of all cultures, identities, lifestyles, and religions.
Whether you’re exploring identity, healing from long-standing wounds, or navigating faith and family, we’re here to help you feel seen and supported.
Our Therapeutic Approaches
At Tiny Planet Counseling, we integrate evidence-based practices with warmth, cultural responsiveness, and a human-first approach to healing. You don’t need to know these terms to begin therapy. Your therapist will help tailor an approach that fits your needs and goals. We draw from:
Mind–Body & Trauma Healing Approaches
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) — supporting the brain’s natural healing process to reduce distress from trauma.
Mindfulness & Somatic Practices — helping the body feel safe, grounded, and present.
Polyvagal-Informed & Trauma-Focused Care — nurturing nervous system regulation and safety.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — strengthening coping, balance, and distress tolerance.
Internal & Individual Healing Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — shifting unhelpful patterns and moving toward what truly matters.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Compassion-Focused Therapy — exploring inner parts with curiosity, compassion, and acceptance.
Narrative Therapy — reshaping the stories we tell ourselves and reclaiming meaning.
Relational & Attachment-Based Approaches
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) & Attachment-Based Therapy — deepening emotional connection and building secure bonds.
Gottman-Informed Couples Work — improving communication, repair, and partnership.
Family Systems Therapy — understanding and transforming relational patterns.
Creative & Play-Based Approaches
Play & Expressive Arts Therapy — using creativity as a pathway for emotional expression and healing.
Sandtray & Symbolic Work — allowing stories and feelings to emerge beyond words.
Culturally Responsive & Strengths-Based Care
Identity-Affirming & Multicultural Frameworks — honoring culture, identity, and lived experience.
Strengths-Based & Solution-Focused Approaches — building on resilience and creating meaningful change.
Grief & Loss Support — holding space for the tender work of healing through loss.