We believe that an effective therapeutic relationship begins with a conversation between two people of equal status, so we try to interact with clients in a relaxed, comfortable way.
You will not be expected to do all the talking. You won’t be lying on a couch like they do on TV and in movies. We listen but also give feedback and make suggestions. We also have a sense of humor.
Due to the increased popularity of telehealth, we no longer meet with clients in an office. We work from home and provide psychotherapy in video sessions or sometimes by telephone.
We believe that effective psychotherapy requires:
• a comfortable collaboration between the client and the therapist in a non-judgmental relationship.
• appropriate professional boundaries and ethical conduct
• sensitivity to culture, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, economic status, and personal values
• recognition of problems, barriers, triggers and repetitive patterns of behavior
• acceptance of responsibility for your own destiny
• realistic goals established primarily by the client
• willingness to see situations from different perspectives
• the development of strengths, skills, insight and values
• education about mental health, disorders, and options for treatment
• movement towards better functioning and greater contentment in life
We will challenge clients, but we won’t pressure people to talk things they aren’t ready or willing to discuss.
We are human beings with weaknesses and issues of our own. We don’t have all the answers – we help people find their own answers. We like what we do, and we believe we are good at it, but we might not the best choice for everyone. If we are not a good fit, you can discontinue therapy with us and we will understand.