INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Individual therapy is a collaborative process between you and your therapist. It is a space and a relationship in which you can explore what is happening in your life, and assess what you need and want to change. In times of distress we are all tempted to resort to old patterns of coping that may not work anymore. We may want to hide, or fight, intellectualize or ingnore and just hope it goes away. But what we really need are some new skills and perspectives on how to manage the feelings of distress. Therapy is the process of building these skills and new responses in a way that empowers, and results in lasting change.
Some of the issues that bring adults or teenagers to therapy are:
Life transitions such as moving, changing jobs, marriage, divorce or the birth of a child
Feeling empty, or alone
Frequently feeling afraid or stressed
Frequently feeling frustrated or angry
Difficulty maintaining satisfying or lasting relationships
Struggling with your identity or self esteem
Engaging in addictive behaviors, eating problems, or self-harm
Parenting difficulties
Having witnessed, or experienced violence, trauma or abuse
Experiencing loss, grief or illness
Problems at work
Feeling sad, depressed or having suicidal thoughts
Having an unbiased other to walk with you as you encounter the painful parts of life can give a fresh perspective, added strength, and a steady support as you attempt new responses.
