![]() ![]() You are unique and so are your challenges. Sometimes a safe space and a listening ear is all you need to create your own manual. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up hope. Life does not come with an instruction manual (I know, it’s the worst!). Therapy should provide a safe place to explore behaviors, thoughts, and feelings about yourself and others in your life and allow you the opportunity to practice new ways of thinking and/or interacting in a safe environment before utilizing these skills in the “real world.” However, the goal should always be to bring about some positive change within you. Please keep in mind that this “change” may, at times, be challenging, difficult, and possibly painful. People come to counseling for many reasons, but most people seek counseling because they want a “change” in their life. I believe counseling cannot be successful without honesty, openness to change, dedication, hard work, and strength. I will walk with you as a source of support and insight through your challenges and help you reach your goals. My job is to foster a space for openness and honesty when addressing difficulties that might be getting in your way. My philosophy is that you are the expert when it comes to your life, thoughts, and feelings. Whether you have been to therapy many times or you are considering it for the first time, my aim is to work with you collaboratively to facilitate a space for honest exploration and growth. We all have “stuff” that can get in our way and therapy has been shown to help us cope and find solutions. I believe anyone, regardless of background or circumstance, can benefit from talk therapy. Being vulnerable in the context of a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, while building skills will increase your ability to expand resources needed to effectively deal with problems, difficulties, and challenges life may present to you. As your therapist, my non-judgmental, empathic, and supportive role helps create a safe atmosphere. Vulnerability can be daunting especially when sharing personal, uncomfortable, and deep issues with another person. True, genuine, and lasting change cannot occur without being vulnerable. ![]() However, success occurs when clients are motivated in and out of session to make wanted changes. As a therapist, it is my job to help guide the process. ![]() My philosophy on the client/therapist relationship is that it is a partnership in which both parties are open and honest. I would describe my style as supportive and empowering, gentle while confronting or challenging, and periodically incorporating humor. Boundaries, Establishing and Maintaining. ![]()
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