Therapy encourages change by connecting the dots between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It also emphasizes inner exploration about your values and personality.
You might think, “I already know what I’m supposed to do differently, I’m just not doing it. Why do I need to pay someone to tell me that?” And the truth is, there is no perfect objectivity. Blocks in your life could be longstanding or relatively new. Either way, if you can’t figure out how to get unstuck, you could use some help.
A caring and trained professional is there to point out your blind spots at a manageable pace. Together, we help you figure out what you need to get over the hump. Research shows it’s the relationship between you and your therapist that makes for the most effective work (
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In terms of what therapy looks like, we’ll meet online, or you come into my office and have a conversation about what’s going on with you. Most individuals come in for 50 minutes per week, and I recommend couples come in for 80 minutes.