My Approach
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems is a powerfully transformative, evidence-based model of psychotherapy.
From the IFS perspective, we believe the mind is naturally multiple and that is a good thing. Our inner parts contain valuable qualities, and our core "Self" knows how to heal, allowing us to become integrated and whole.
IFS is a movement. A new, empowering paradigm for understanding and harmonizing the mind and, thereby, larger human systems. One that can aid individuals in healing and help the world become a more compassionate place.
In IFS all parts are welcome.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a psychotherapy treatment that facilitates the accessing and processing of traumatic memories and other adverse life experiences to bring these to an adaptive resolution.
After successful treatments with EMDR therapy, affective distress is relieved, negative beliefs are reformulated, and physiological arousal is reduced.
The Gottman Method
The goals of Gottman Method Couples Therapy are to disarm conflicting verbal communication; increase intimacy, respect, and affection; remove barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy, and create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
The EFT counseling model prioritizes attachment, emotion, and emotional regulation as the key organizing agents in individual experience and key relationship interactions.
Out of Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB)
This approach, which was created by Al Killen-Harvey and Doug Braun-Harvey, works to rethink the shame-based and addiction model that is currently the norm when it comes to sex as well as sexual imagery viewing.
Instead, treatments for this approach focus on core sexual principles, having sex-positive conversations, as well as working with each client to formulate a unique plan that works for them and aids in fostering a healthy and happy sexual self.
Credentials
Nicholas Breuer MA, NCC, LPC-MH, L.M.H.C., LPCC
Education
Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychology through The University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies as well as in Psychology through The University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota May 2011
Credentials
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC) #633350
July 2016 to Present
South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists
Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health, LPC-MH20399
May 2019 to Present
State of Iowa Board of Behavoral Sciences
L.M.H.C., License Number: 110915
November 2021 to present
State of Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, License Number: cc03357
May 2022 to present
Specialized Training
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Level One Training completed 2021
Level Two Trauma and Neurosceince with Frank Anderson completed 2022
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) EMDR Level 1 & 2 Trained Basic EMDR Training Completed 2017
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Completed 2019
The Gottman Institute Level I & II Trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Professional Affiliations
Professional Member, American Counseling Association (ACA)
Professional Member, EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
Professional Member, Internal Family Systems Institute (IFSI)
