Starting therapy....
Whether you are an adult considering therapy for yourself or a parent looking for help for your child, the decision to look for a therapist can be a scary one. Usually, the process begins when you realize that the problem you’ve been struggling with on your own is not going to go away on its own. Often, it comes at a time of crisis. Maybe you’ve been waiting to see if things will get better over time – and sometimes they do. Or maybe you are concerned that seeing a therapist means your concerns are more serious than you wanted to believe.
Knowing that these are the thoughts and feelings my clients are coping with as they walk through my door, I see my first task as a therapist to ease these concerns quickly. Yes, coming to therapy is a big step, but it doesn’t have to be a scary one. Usually, after that first session, clients – whether they are adults or children -- tell me they feel relieved and surprised and look forward to coming back.
Knowing that these are the thoughts and feelings my clients are coping with as they walk through my door, I see my first task as a therapist to ease these concerns quickly. Yes, coming to therapy is a big step, but it doesn’t have to be a scary one. Usually, after that first session, clients – whether they are adults or children -- tell me they feel relieved and surprised and look forward to coming back.