Welcome to Therapy

Emotional distress is both confusing and painful. Therapy is designed to help relieve that distress by creating a safe place for you to share your concerns.

In this space, not only will you find patience, compassion and acceptance, you will also find a trained and supportive therapist. Together will we will identify areas of concern, establish goals and develop strategies to reach those goals.

As we begin our time together, we will start by getting acquainted. Yes, I will ask about the “issue” that brought you to therapy, because I will need to gain a clear understanding of your concerns. But because you are more than an “issue,” I would do you a disservice by focusing solely on your “issue”. To be most effective, understanding what has helped to shape your life and knowing what it is that you value is critical. So, we will explore family history, childhood experiences and various aspects of your life. Experience has taught me to acknowledge and respect that you come to this process with strengths. It is necessary to utilize your strengths to identify and establish relevant goals. Success in therapy is not only dependent upon the skill of the therapist but also upon you being engaged and willing to share.

Each of us are vital and interesting and multilayered, you will never be identified simply as a problem, issue or diagnosis. I have worked with people in crisis and have helped men, women, families and couples to find the understanding and skill necessary to work through concerns in a manner that is respectful and self-affirming. I’d like to hear from you. Contact me to schedule an appointment.