1. Is Therapy the Right Choice for Me at This Time?
People come to therapy for many reasons. Sometimes it is to address long-standing psychological issues or problems with anxiety or depression. Other times it is in response to unexpected changes in one's life, such as a painful break-up/divorce or work transition. Many seek a fresh perspective as they pursue their own personal exploration.
2. How Can Working with a Therapist Help?
3. What Kind of Therapy Is Best for Me and How Will I Know?
I suggest an initial consultation. Even if you email me first, it helps
to have phone contact so you can experience my voice and manner
of being with you. If I answer your initial questions to your
satisfaction and the experience feels good, set up a face-to-face
consultation with me.
Before the consultation, think about what you're looking for in a
therapist and what goals you have. During the consultation, allow
yourself to ask pertinent questions and see what it feels like when I
respond. By the end of the initial session you should know whether:
1. You like your experience, feel safe, and sense that I have the skills
and range of experience you will need for your work to unfold;
2. You like your experience, but need one more session to get a more
accurate sense of whether I am the right therapist for you;
3. I am not the ideal therapist for you and you'd like a referral.
People come to therapy for many reasons. Sometimes it is to address long-standing psychological issues or problems with anxiety or depression. Other times it is in response to unexpected changes in one's life, such as a painful break-up/divorce or work transition. Many seek a fresh perspective as they pursue their own personal exploration.
2. How Can Working with a Therapist Help?
- Provides insight, support and new strategies for all types of life challenges.
- Gives you new skills & tools to communicate more effectively with your partner or spouse as well as with family, friends and work colleagues.
- Helps you redirect damaging patterns and cope more effectively with whatever challenges you face.
- Strengthens your mindfulness and increases self respect, self esteem and compassion.
3. What Kind of Therapy Is Best for Me and How Will I Know?
I suggest an initial consultation. Even if you email me first, it helps
to have phone contact so you can experience my voice and manner
of being with you. If I answer your initial questions to your
satisfaction and the experience feels good, set up a face-to-face
consultation with me.
Before the consultation, think about what you're looking for in a
therapist and what goals you have. During the consultation, allow
yourself to ask pertinent questions and see what it feels like when I
respond. By the end of the initial session you should know whether:
1. You like your experience, feel safe, and sense that I have the skills
and range of experience you will need for your work to unfold;
2. You like your experience, but need one more session to get a more
accurate sense of whether I am the right therapist for you;
3. I am not the ideal therapist for you and you'd like a referral.
