Psychotherapy
Approach to Treatment
- I intend my psychotherapy practice to be a place where people can come to rebuild what has been broken, both
within themselves and in relationships with others. My greatest desire is for clients to grow in freedom
from any hindrance (i.e. depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, etc.) that keeps them from becoming the
person they are created to be.
Each of you has a unique story from the mixture of life experiences and inherited traits that has formed who you are now, to what brings you to seek therapy today. Understanding and accepting your story is key to moving through and beyond where you are at the present to where and into who you want to be in your future. Therapy is an exciting, painful, satisfying process that includes your hard work along with my guidance.
The First Session
- As we begin to work together, I ask a lot of questions. The purpose of this is three-fold:
- I want to make sure that I believe I can help you (a process I begin on the initial phone call).
- I want to know you and some of the signature events, personality traits, relationships and beliefs that make you who you are.
- I need to be able to make an appropriate diagnosis, if you want to submit to your insurance.
Goal Setting
- Think deeply, what are your goals? When you walk out on the last day of our work together, what would make you say to yourself, "I achieved what I set out to achieve. I have what I need. I met my goals." What would be different in your life? How would you have grown? What would be changed in your perspective, your self-esteem, your behavior, your relationships, your work, and your day-to-day life? Even before you walk into your therapist's office, mine or another's, start envisioning what you want out of treatment. This is NOT easy, but it is a very important first step. Many times we know what we don't want. You don't want anxiety, depression, anger, sadness, broken relationships, etc. What DO you want?
Client Portal
- Once you have a validation code from me, you can use the link below to sign into my practice client portal to complete intake paperwork and pre-session assessments; to securely email me; and to check your scheduled appointment times. I will give you further instructions and a validation code when booking the initial appointment.
