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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Here’s the cool news! We can feel bad and still act from our best self! ACT builds this skill. ACT is a behavioral therapy that helps us increase present moment awareness and psychological flexibility, instead of fighting fears, memories, and distressing sensations.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

SFBT asks us to focus on where we are now and our future goals, avoiding an in depth dive into the past. Sometimes people believe hyper focusing on problems equates finding an effective way of addressing them, which often isn’t the case. SFBT is a short term intervention based on what is changeable and possible in real time.​

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

SFBT asks us to focus on where we are now and our future goals, avoiding an in depth dive into the past. Sometimes people believe hyper focusing on problems equates finding an effective way of addressing them, which often isn’t the case. SFBT is a short term intervention based on what is changeable and possible in real time.​

Motivational Interviewing

MI is a way of being, a person centered approach that acknowledges the difficulty of commitment to change. MI is particularly helpful in eliciting behavioral changes around addictive tendencies like substance use, food addiction, and codependency. Through empathetic reflection, motivation is built to resolve ambivalence.

Somatic Psychotherapy

Somatic psychotherapy is a broad holistic approach that looks at the mind-body connection, particularly as it relates to trauma.  Within this modality, we also draw on Polyvagal Theory, which explains how the nervous system shuts down when trauma takes over the body. We also draw on more traditional psychotherapy, uncovering the root causes of our defense mechanisms.  We then discuss how to resolve this, with an emphasis on the breath and body. 

Somatic Psychotherapy

SFBT asks us to focus on where we are now and our future goals, avoiding an in depth dive into the past. Sometimes people believe hyper focusing on problems equates finding an effective way of addressing them, which often isn’t the case. SFBT is a short term intervention based on what is changeable and possible in real time.​

Mindfulness focused & Strengths based

Mindfulness & meditation aren’t explicitly considered therapeutic interventions, but drive the therapy that we do. We live from a less reactive place when we put this into practice. I approach some sessions with a “mindful minute” meditation to help hone these tools.

Emphasis lies in finding and acknowledging your strengths, then building on them to build esteem. People have a tendency to see the negative, and this is especially common in a diagnosis based field. Accepting the good parts of ourselves is essential to the healing process.

Ego State Therapy

Ego state therapy is a modality that helps understand and modify conflicts between stuck parts of ourselves. We identify our most healthy, adult states while restoring a level of safety to parts that feel dysfunctional. Often, ego state therapy is useful for those of us whose childhood caregivers did not meet our attachment needs, resulting in a lack of self soothing skills. As adults we can take responsibility and heal.

Ego State Therapy

Ego state therapy is a modality that helps understand and modify conflicts between stuck parts of ourselves. We identify our most healthy, adult states while restoring a level of safety to parts that feel dysfunctional. Often, ego state therapy is useful for those of us whose childhood caregivers did not meet our attachment needs, resulting in a lack of self soothing skills. As adults we can take responsibility and heal.

Telehealth

Although some providers only use video chat as a response to COVID-19, I see telehealth as an easily accessible resource I’d like to to offer long term. I use a HIPPA compliant video platform and offer flexible scheduling, so that you can attend counseling without getting a babysitter or even changing out of your gym shorts. Telehealth also allows me to see individuals throughout Maine, Massachusetts, and Florida.

Walk & Talk Therapy

Come take a walk with me along the beautiful Eastern Prom or a local trail! Biscuit, who is currently training to be a therapy dog, will be joining us. Trauma is often trapped in the body, which is why yoga is such a commonly recommended trauma recovery tool. I find that walking/hiking is a great metaphor for the journey of life, too. Confidentiality is of greater concern, so we’ll have a discussion first to see if walk & talk therapy could be a comfortable option for you.

Testimonials

I am so lucky to have met Veronica! She’s is very professional, trustworthy, and educated in her field of work. She loves to help me grow and pushes me to succeed. Veronica has a true passion for helping others. Look no further she is the BEST!!

- R.
Veronica is extremely passionate about the work she does. She is professional and trustworthy. Makes you feel very comfortable from the get go.

- M.
Veronica is an amazing and extremely helpful counselor!

- N.
Veronica is amazing! Professional, compassionate and extremely helpful!

- L.
Anyone who is struggling or knows someone who is struggling with addiction please reach out to Veronica Ingrao. She is the most thorough, compassionate, and caring individual!

- C.
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Please note, email is the easiest way to reach me.

location

The Rising Sun Counseling is based out of Falmouth, Maine. My varied licenses, however, allow me to practice therapy across Maine, Massachusetts, and Florida. Telehealth sessions allow for a continuity of care. I meet with moms while they are nursing, busy professionals on lunch break, and students between classes. No more excuses! 🙂

Contact

207.560.5758
veronica@therisingsuncounseling.com