Therapy
Our approach
We see therapy as a space in which to tackle practical concerns while also progressing towards a place of deeper understanding. In session, we may focus on strategies specific to a situation:
How do I communicate my needs to my partner?
What would have been a more effective way to set a boundary?
and in-depth, inner work:
Why am I drawn to emotionally unavailable people?
Why do I stay in jobs that don’t seem to value me?
By focusing on practical skills and self-exploratory work, we attend to present difficulties and address the core sources of your stress.
What does this look like in practice?
Therapy is both tailored for you and guided by established principles of change. You decide what is important to talk about. Your therapist will ask questions to help clarify your understanding or suggest additional ways of looking at a situation. They will also check in on the ongoing issues you want help with (e.g., people-pleasing, self-criticism) to ensure that those areas are addressed.
Therapy is also more than difficult conversations. There are moments of sadness but also moments of laughter and lightheartedness. Like your life, therapy is multi-faceted in nature and works when you can be yourself.
How will I know therapy is working for me?
When we think of change, we often think of behavioral actions: reduced procrastination, increased self-assertion. It can be helpful to think of change on different levels since behavioral change sometimes occurs last.
When reflecting on your own progress, monitor your level of understanding (clarity), emotional willingness to change and take the leap (courage), and concrete, behavioral actions you’re engaging in (change). If you notice any of these three factors increasing, then it’s a good sign that therapy is helping.
If our approach resonates with you, please read more about our practice or connect with us for a free 15-20 minute phone consultation.