About Therapy

Many questions arise when thinking about therapy.

“What is therapy going to do for me?”

“Are we just going to talk about feelings?”

“The last time I went to therapy, nothing changed. Why should I expect something different this time.”

Let’s look at how I approach therapy.

You are in the driver’s seat when you work with me—sessions are focused on your needs. My role is to help you decide where you want or need to go, and I’ll serve as your navigator, guiding you along the way.

Often, by the end of the first session, not only will you have identified your goals for therapy, but we’ll also begin working on them. Do you want to go fast? Buckle up, and we’ll move quickly. You’ll work hard during our sessions and put in significant effort between them. Prefer to take things at a slower pace? That’s perfectly fine – remember, you’re in control.

Clients are often surprised when we set goals, and I let them know we can achieve meaningful progress in just a few sessions.

Our work involves forward thinking.

It’s very possible we won’t spend much time looking in the rearview mirror because our focus is on helping you move forward. That said, we may glance back to see if anything from your past is important to consider, but the priority is on where you need or want to go.

We’ll get to know each other, but more importantly, you’ll learn to use various tools, techniques, and skills to help you reach your goals. I encourage your questions and feedback about the work we’re doing because this process is about you, and I expect you to be fully active and engaged.

Sometimes, clients aren’t sure if they’re ready for therapy or even if they need it. That’s okay – let’s talk about it. Maybe now isn’t the right time, but perhaps you can learn a few tools or skills that might be helpful down the road.