Opening the Doorways to Change
The practice of psychotherapy is also known as talk
therapy, counseling or, simply, therapy. Whatever you prefer to call
it, psychotherapy is a highly effective way to treat a wide range of
life stressors. These are sometimes called psychosocial stressors,
since they can come in the form of biological, psychological or social stress.
My therapeutic approach is based on the idea that
your own thoughts and beliefs can lead to negative moods and unhealthy
behaviors. Quite naturally, you might think someone else or a certain
situation is to blame for your problems. That''s a normal human
reaction. We each have automatic but sometimes inaccurate thoughts or
beliefs when we react to certain situations.
These "wrongly tuned" thoughts often lead us to
experience anxiety, fear, depression or anger. Working together in our
sessions, I'll help you become aware of destructive thoughts and
beliefs and learn to view situations in a more realistic light. This
will enable you to respond and behave in a healthier way for your own
benefit — even if the situation itself hasn't changed.
This type
of therapy is an excellent choice when experiencing grief, depression,
anxiety, anger, abuse, medical illnesses, marriage difficulties,
relationship issues, problems at work, obsessive-compulsive behaviors,
phobias or other fears and social insecurities.
During our first
session, we'll meet for 90 minutes to discuss in-depth details about
your concerns. Although it may seem difficult to open up to someone you
have just met, the information you provide helps me gain a deeper
understanding of your situation. It might take a few sessions for a
full evaluation of your situation and issues.
At any time during
our first few sessions, feel free to ask me questions about my general
approach, the goals for your treatment, how long therapy might last,
when and how to contact me during a crisis and any other details you
may want to know about our therapeutic relationship.
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