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Let’s talk about what the therapy process could look like for you so you have an idea of what to expect going into the process.
My Therapy
This is what most people think of when we talk about being in therapy. I just do things a bit differently. The goal from the first session is to constantly build your resilience and competence.
The first rule of couples therapy is you’re going to talk in couples therapy. Here is where we work on issues affecting the entity that is your relationship. There won’t be a scoreboard for your relationship during this. Although we will occasionally focus more on one of you than the other, my focus is on treating the relationship rather than seeing change in one member of it.
This type of therapy is similar to couples work in that my client is the family unit rather than a specific member of it. Sometimes it’s an issue of parents communicating with their kids. Other times it’s helping a family come to terms with parents divorcing or the death of a member of the family. The focus though is always helping the family unit achieve maximum health, which shockingly seems to help most of its members.
Group work is really varied and can include almost anything. There are psychoeducation groups focused on passing knowledge to the clients. There are supportive therapy groups focused on facilitating clients who share a characteristic or experience helping each other. There are processing groups where the clients bring their weekly experiences and struggles to the group and we discuss them in an open forum style because it often helps clients feel less alone and more connected as they work through these struggles. Since groups can be so many things I encourage you to reach out and ask for what you are interested in when it comes to groups. Even if I don’t have an offering that meets your needs I will put in the time to refer you to a group that fits your description.
While this service is generally an offering for other clinicians, I think it’s beneficial for you to know about it since it often impacts the therapy process. This service is where I discuss either the mechanics of the therapy process or how to tailor it to a specific client with another clinician. Simple fact is that sometimes we find ourselves struggling to provide the best service to our client and it helps to consult with another trained professional. All of my communication with the other clinician has the same confidentiality requirements as any therapy session, and you as the client will need to sign a release of information for any therapist to consult with another on your case. Maybe I can offer a different perspective to your therapist if things feel stuck in your process.
Approach
I approach individual therapy by gaining understanding and meeting you where you are. We may use a wide variety of techniques or we may find a small set of exercises that provides the relief you’re looking for. The point is that individual therapy should start from understanding you and be as individualized as your personality.
The client within couples therapy is the family unit created by you and your partner. Although we may focus on one person or the other temporarily in couple’s sessions, I will always return to the question of how this helps or hinders the functionality of the couple as a whole.
I approach family therapy like someone looking to fix up a truly awesome classic car. We start with the basics so the family has basic function, and then we move on into the specific things that might make each member feel more secure and cared for within the unit. Like couple’s sessions I will approach individual attention during family therapy from a perspective of wanting your family to function better and more smoothly.
Let’s see if we are the right fit.
I insist on a consult call before an intake session because I want us to get comfortable with one another. This is a chance for us to figure out if we can work together before we really start the therapy process. I want us both to feel comfortable going into the real work and this gives you a chance to ask any questions before you commit to the work.
Trusted Guidance
Much, but not all, therapy starts from gaining awareness of your environment and how you interact with it.
Just because you’ve figured out where your symptoms get better or worse doesn’t necessarily provide you relief. Instead, make a conscious decision about what to do with that knowledge.
The real results in therapy come from you acting on your decisions. This is the point where you solve problems, this is how you grow and adapt
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