When you choose to work with me in therapy, there are a few things I will do. First and foremost is that I will listen to you. With that, I will make sure you are feeling heard. I will work with you to decide what outcomes you hope to achieve. Another thing I will do is help you develop a new perspective. Lastly, I will teach you new skills so that you may achieve the goals that will also serve you when other life situations that may arise.
You should know that I have studied many fields of therapy including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, IMAGO relationship therapy, family therapy, group therapy, positive psychology therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, rewind technique, psychodynamic approach, gestalt therapy, crisis, role play, and inner child.
What we will do together is what I call "what works best for you therapy."
I heard this fable once, which explains the value of therapy.
"This guy's walking down a street when he falls in a hole. The walls are so steep, he can not get out. A doctor passes by and the guy shouts up "Hey you, can you help me get out?" The doctor writes a prescription, throws it down the hole, and moves on.
Then a priest comes along, and the guy shouts up "father, I am down in this hole can you help me out?" The priest writes out a prayer, throws it down in the hole, and moves on.
Then a therapist walks by and the man asks, "Hey, can you help me?" The therapist jumps in the hole and the guy says "Are you stupid? Now we are both stuck down here." The therapist responds with "Yeah, but I have been down here before and I know the way out."
