How do I know if therapy can be helpful to me?
Therapy can be helpful to many people, even those without a specific mental health diagnosis. Having a place to come talk about your challenges can help you figure out what is getting in the way of living the life you've envisioned for yourself. Talking through current problems and life experiences can help you identify patterns in your thoughts and behaviors that are causing you difficulties.
How do I get started?
First, schedule a 15-minute phone consultation so I can determine if I might be able to help. Then, we can set up an intake appointment (your first therapy session) where you'll provide background information about yourself and your current concerns. Together, we'll develop a treatment plan and we will meet on a weekly basis to achieve your identified goals.
How will I know if you are the right therapist for me?
I highly encourage you to "therapist shop" - or reach out to multiple therapists in the initial stages of pursuing treatment. One of the most important factors in determining whether treatment will be successful is whether you and your therapist are a good fit. You need to find someone you feel comfortable opening up to. If that winds up not being me, I'm happy to provide you with referrals to other therapists who might be a better fit for you.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy?
Our thoughts (cognitions), behaviors, and emotions are all connected. What we think affects how we behave and feel. How we behave affects how we think and feel. And how we feel affects how we think and behave. In cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), there is an emphasis on identifying and changing people's behaviors and negative ways of thinking in order to make improvements in their lives. This type of therapy is solution-oriented - together, we will identify and explore the challenges you face and you'll learn strategies and techniques for managing life's problems.
Therapy can be helpful to many people, even those without a specific mental health diagnosis. Having a place to come talk about your challenges can help you figure out what is getting in the way of living the life you've envisioned for yourself. Talking through current problems and life experiences can help you identify patterns in your thoughts and behaviors that are causing you difficulties.
How do I get started?
First, schedule a 15-minute phone consultation so I can determine if I might be able to help. Then, we can set up an intake appointment (your first therapy session) where you'll provide background information about yourself and your current concerns. Together, we'll develop a treatment plan and we will meet on a weekly basis to achieve your identified goals.
How will I know if you are the right therapist for me?
I highly encourage you to "therapist shop" - or reach out to multiple therapists in the initial stages of pursuing treatment. One of the most important factors in determining whether treatment will be successful is whether you and your therapist are a good fit. You need to find someone you feel comfortable opening up to. If that winds up not being me, I'm happy to provide you with referrals to other therapists who might be a better fit for you.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy?
Our thoughts (cognitions), behaviors, and emotions are all connected. What we think affects how we behave and feel. How we behave affects how we think and feel. And how we feel affects how we think and behave. In cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), there is an emphasis on identifying and changing people's behaviors and negative ways of thinking in order to make improvements in their lives. This type of therapy is solution-oriented - together, we will identify and explore the challenges you face and you'll learn strategies and techniques for managing life's problems.