Individual Psychotherapy

Are you thinking of therapy?

Many people can initially be resistant to the idea of going to therapy. It is common to dismiss it as simply “talking to someone”, and to make excuses such as: I already have friends to talk to; I won’t be able to open up to a stranger; I can just take medication. It can seem like therapy cannot be helpful, but a lot of scientific evidence backs this process (Mental Health America, 2024).

What to expect when starting therapy?

After you’ve gotten in touch, we will schedule a first session. This will give us the opportunity to identify the areas you would like explore. We will also look at your goals and expectations. If we both feel we can work together, we will then to schedule another session. The first few sessions will be explorations the presenting themes and building trust. After a few weeks, we will review and discuss what therapy has been like for you.

How do I know if it’s working?

Progress in therapy happens gradually. You probably will not have one big, specific moment when you feel that therapy has “worked.” It’s a slow and steady growth. You will know therapy is working for you when you notice a change in your general mood or mindset. You might catch yourself, for example, challenging your negative thoughts, processing a frustrating situation rather than immediately reacting with anger or notice new responses to situations (Mental Health America, 2024).

For most people, therapy isn’t a “quick fix”, but a tool to increase your well-being in the long term, so that you’re better able to cope with life challenges.