FAQ
Q: What is the therapy?
A: The Therapy Process: The therapy process has a main goal that involves A client gaining insight, and understanding, there will be tools that are provided to each client, which will help facilitate growth and development. While there are no guarantees that psychotherapy will result in complete treatment of the client's presenting problem, through the client's personal motivation and work we can collaborate on helping to promote positive change.
Q: What will therapy sessions be like?
A: As your therapist, I plan to discuss your progress during each session so that we can make the necessary changes in our goals and/or treatment as needed. I would also like you to be aware that while the process of therapy has many potential benefits, there are also possible risks you may encounter as we go along this process together.
Q: Will Therapy be upsetting?
A: Due to the intimate nature of self disclosure in order to help, we will very likely be dealing with uncovering painful or uncomfortable feelings. These feelings can comprise of sadness, guilt, anxiety, anger or frustration. In addition, as you grow as a result of insight gained, you may experience feelings of discomfort until you adapt and adjust to these changes.
Q: What kind of treatment approaches will be used in session?
A: I generally follow a humanistic client-centered orientation, and hope to emphasize the individual strengths and resources of each of my clients. I am hopeful that we can implement these techniques in being able to better handle these uncomfortable feelings while adjusting to them. I plan to use a wide range of treatment approaches during my sessions and plan to choose the most effective approach for the issue involved. In the counseling setting, the client and the counselor use a variety of exercises, homework, readings, and therapeutic confrontation to handle each situation as it comes up. The aim of counseling is to reach specific goals for individual and relational growth, which are mutually agreed upon by both the client and counselor.
