How is Post Modern Therapy Different?

At Tree Method Collective, we practice therapy through a postmodern humanistic lens. But what does that mean—and how does it differ from more traditional forms of therapy like CBT or psychodynamic therapy?

Here’s a simple breakdown to help you understand how our approach may resonate with your values and needs:

Postmodern Therapy (Our Approach)

🌱 You are the expert on your own life. Therapy is a collaborative space.
🌍 Context matters. We explore how culture, identity, and relationships shape your experience.
🧩 No one-size-fits-all. We focus on meaning, not just symptoms.
🧠Stories shape reality. Together, we explore and re-author the stories you live by.
🧘🏻Non-pathologizing. You are not your diagnosis—we see you as whole, resourceful, and evolving.

Traditional Therapy (e.g., CBT, Psychodynamic)

📋Therapist often acts as an expert or diagnostician.
🧠Focuses on internal thoughts, behaviors, or unconscious patterns.
⚙️ Goals often center around symptom reduction or behavior change.
🩺Diagnostic labels are commonly used to guide treatment.
🧪Techniques are structured and theory-driven (e.g., challenging thoughts, analyzing dreams)