An integrative approach is focused on the mind, body, and spirit connection. It gets to the “root” of the issue, beyond a diagnosis. A diagnosis only tells us the symptoms; it doesn’t tell us WHY the symptoms are there.
It looks at the entire person, not just the mind, when understanding how to help someone optimize their mental wellness. This means it considers the way a person’s gut microbiome, nervous system, lifestyle, hormones, trauma history, community, relationships, and mindset are currently affecting them.
You are not just talking about the stressors, analyzing the past, and having medicine prescribed as your “only” answer. You’re making fundamental changes so that you walk away with the knowledge of how to live a life filled with optimal mental wellness. You will feel empowered to know you have control over your life and that you’re not destined to have a diagnosis forever.
