How We Do What We Do

We believe that mental health, physical health, wellness, and happiness must be viewed, and therefore treated, as an integrated system.  For example, someone may present feeling depressed, we not only treat the mood symptoms but also need to address nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle.  The staff at the McLean Wellness Group live the philosophies and techniques that we teach, including mindfulness, thought regulation, open communication, and healthy nutrition and exercise plans to support overall well-being.

We work with clients by developing a relationship through genuine and caring interactions, a foundation of mutual respect and meeting you where you are in the present moment. We focus on identifying and expanding upon your strengths. Our goal is to help people work through making difficult decisions, supporting life transitions, and/or managing mental illness with an emphasis on the mind-body connection.

Mental health & WELL-BEING

Members of our team individualize treatment and tend to focus on cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior therapy techniques (DBT), and behavioral intervention, all within a solution focused framework. We continually look to identify and expand upon strengths of the individual and family unit. We believe in not only treating the "identified patient" but include family and other members of the person's support network whenever possible. This increases the clients ability to implement changes learned in therapy into their day-to-day lives and relationships.

EMDR Therapy

EMDR Therapy is an integrative therapy that helps people recover from traumatic events and other disturbing experiences. Not only is EMDR effective for people who have experienced trauma, but also for people experiencing other symptoms such as anxiety, panic, and substance abuse, as well as those adjusting to situations such as divorce and other life transitions. Discovered by Dr. Francine Shapiro, EMDR Therapy has gotten worldwide attention for helping millions of people heal from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and it is recognized by the World Health Organization, American Psychiatric Association, Department of Veterans Affairs, and many other global organizations as the treatment of choice for addressing trauma symptoms.

How does EMDR work? EMDR is a treatment that addresses past trauma that has not previously been resolved, and therefore continues to impact someone’s current life.  This happens when information in the moment cannot be properly processed by the brain for various reasons, and therefore becomes “stuck” and goes on to create various symptoms. Through bilateral stimulation of the brain (e.g., eye movements) past information is able to be accessed, processed, and then stored in the proper part of the brain so that it no longer causes symptoms or distress.  Compared to other approaches to trauma treatment, EMDR can result in symptom relief more quickly.

fitness/Nutrition

Our philosophy is that maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including maintaining physical fitness and proper nutrition, are essential to overall physical and mental well-being. We continually educate ourselves on the best nutritional options and share the knowledge gained with our clients to assist in promoting a healthier lifestyle.

We encourage exercise in ways that fits the clients lifestyle, interests and level of motivation. We organize various nutrition and exercise "challenges," which are a way for us all to support and encourage one another as well as be held accountable for our choices.

We have staff available to help identify individualized fitness and nutrition plans.