Why seek therapy
If you feel negative emotions
(like sadness, anger, or anxiousness)
more than you would like, or you think you are "in your head" too
much, then you might benefit from therapy. When we are physically ill,
it seems natural to visit the
doctor.
In fact, we are encouraged to visit our doctor every year for a
check-up. Mental health is no different. One of the most effective ways
to do these "check-ups"
is with the help of a licensed counselor.
Since life doesn't come with
an instruction manual, it is
easy to get caught in a rut of negative thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors. If you notice that your relationships, work
performance, or another
important aspect of your life is suffering, perhaps
therapy can help. There is no reason to continue struggling
when help
is available.
Anxiety • Relationship Distress • Depression • Body Image • Social Skills Negative Self-Esteem • Grief & Loss • Other concerns
How therapy can help
The therapy that I provide
is tailored to
individual needs and
concerns. Since every person is different, therapy will also be unique
to the person. Therapeutic tools that may be used include but are not
limited to: goal setting, learning how to identify triggers for
distress, learning about negative thought patterns, understanding
oneself as a part of a system, role playing, projective exercises,
empathic listening and feedback.
Therapy can provide many benefits that increase overall quality of
life. Common positive outcomes of therapy include an
enhanced sense of self, more positive habits, greater personal insight,
improved outlook on life, more satisfaction in relationships, a more
positive self-image, improved self-esteem, and greater overall mental
balance. There are many other potential positive outcomes in therapy.