Individual Therapy

Individual therapy (sometimes called “psychotherapy” or “counseling”) is a process where individuals work with a trained therapist to process address a variety of issues. Issues can include stress, trauma, conflictual relationships, or finding a better work/life balance. Therapy happens in a safe and confidential environment. My therapy style is very client centered. My goal is to help clients identify and reach his/her individual goals.

Individual therapy sessions are generally 45-50 minutes in length and individuals are welcome to invite others if he/she/they feel(s) it would be beneficial. There is no right or wrong way to share feelings in therapy. I have seen most everything including tears, swearing, laughing, etc. This is a place for people to explore their feelings, beliefs, or behaviors, work through challenging or influential memories, identify aspects of their lives that they would like to change, better understand themselves and others, set personal goals, and work toward desired change.

In the first session I ask lots of questions and do an assessment. This gives me a good idea of the whole person, not just emotionally what is happening. I like to get feedback about what he/she/they think(s) would be helpful and together we decide what direction to go. Sometimes that is just continuing individual therapy, other times it may be adding a referral for another service (ie family counseling, medication management, nutritionist, etc.). Once clients identify the goals to work on in therapy, we work to determine how often session should be and evaluate if they need to continue. Some people may only come for 1-2 sessions and find relief and others may come regularly for several years. Every individual is different, and again, there is not one right or wrong way to do therapy. It is also important to note that you may not feel like I am a good fit for you and that’s OK. My goal is for the individuals who come to my office to find what works for them.

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