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We utilize non-traditional, creative methods to encourage and strengthen desired behaviors.
We emphasize the importance of skill acquisition, practice, and mastery, helping clients build lasting functional abilities.
We believe behavioral activation is crucial, as it helps break the cycle of inactivity and negative thinking by promoting positive, goal-driven behaviors.

We recognize that the relationship between client and therapist can serve as a mirror for our external relationships. As such, the cultivation of healthy, secure, and meaningful connections is central to our engagement with each client.
We believe in the power of relational healing. Relational healing is the process of repairing and restoring trust, safety, and emotional well-being within relationships. It involves developing healthier patterns of connection, communication, and attachment with oneself and others.
We understand the impact of environment on well-being; as a result, we’ve cultivated a space that is welcoming and comfortable. City Behavioral Health headquarters serves as a grounding home base—one that fosters safety, trust, and growth.

We utilize non-standardized, creative, flexible, and nimble treatment planning, allowing for adaptive and responsive care.
We maintain flexibility in transitioning between levels of care, addressing clinical needs as they arise.
We view the treatment plan as an intersection of what is clinically indicated and what the client is willing to do.

We believe in the power of in vivo (Latin for “within the living”) approaches and understand that individuals often need support generalizing skills-based therapeutic work into their daily lives.
We work alongside our clients in their lives and communities, and believe that joining them in this way allows us to offer meaningful support.
We utilize unconventional, experiential therapeutic activities to engage clients in dynamic and impactful ways. Click here to learn more about our clinical in-home services.

We utilize non-traditional, creative methods to encourage and strengthen desired behaviors.

We emphasize the importance of skill acquisition, practice, and mastery, helping clients build lasting functional abilities.

We believe behavioral activation is crucial, as it helps break the cycle of inactivity and negative thinking by promoting positive, goal-driven behaviors.

We recognize that the relationship between client and therapist can serve as a mirror for our external relationships. As such, the cultivation of healthy, secure, and meaningful connections is central to our engagement with each client.

We believe in the power of relational healing. Relational healing is the process of repairing and restoring trust, safety, and emotional well-being within relationships. It involves developing healthier patterns of connection, communication, and attachment with oneself and others.

We understand the impact of environment on well-being; as a result, we’ve cultivated a space that is welcoming and comfortable. City Behavioral Health headquarters serves as a grounding home base—one that fosters safety, trust, and growth.

We utilize non-standardized, creative, flexible, and nimble treatment planning, allowing for adaptive and responsive care.

We maintain flexibility in transitioning between levels of care, addressing clinical needs as they arise.

We view the treatment plan as an intersection of what is clinically indicated and what the client is willing to do.

We believe in the power of in vivo (Latin for “within the living”) approaches and understand that individuals often need support generalizing skills-based therapeutic work into their daily lives.

We work alongside our clients in their lives and communities, and believe that joining them in this way allows us to offer meaningful support.

We utilize unconventional, experiential therapeutic activities to engage clients in dynamic and impactful ways. Click here to learn more.