Getting Started:
How Will Therapy Help Me?
Throughout life, there are moments when emotional distress or overwhelming challenges arise, making it difficult to cope on your own. During these times, working with an experienced, trained professional can provide the support you need.
A psychotherapist offers expert guidance, helping you identify the root of your problems and develop strategies to address them. Therapy can assist you in:
Will Therapy Work for Me?
Research shows that therapy is effective for most clients. Many individuals experience a sense of relief or what therapists call a “cathartic moment” early in therapy. This release often follows an increase in emotional intensity, which is part of the healing process.
After such moments, therapy can lead to deeper insights and greater mindfulness, allowing you to process emotions and create positive, healthy changes in your life. While everyone’s journey is different, therapy works best when you approach it with openness and a willingness to actively participate in your healing process.
How Long Are Therapy Sessions?
Therapy sessions typically last 50-55 minutes. However, session length can vary depending on your needs and the treatment approach.
How Confidential Are the Sessions?
Information shared in therapy is generally kept confidential. However, there are exceptions to confidentiality required by law, such as situations involving harm to yourself or others. Your therapist will explain these exceptions during your first session to ensure transparency.
I Tried Therapy Before, and It Didn’t Work. Why Should I Try Again?
The connection between you and your therapist is key to a successful outcome. If therapy didn’t work before, it might have been due to a mismatch in approach, modality, or chemistry. Therapy is like any professional relationship—sometimes, it takes a few tries to find the right fit.
Don’t let a past experience discourage you. Finding a therapist whose style aligns with your needs can make all the difference.
How Do I Get the Most Out of Therapy?
Therapy works best when you’re open to the process and willing to engage in your own healing. Be honest about your feelings, share your thoughts openly, and trust that progress is a journey. With commitment and the right therapeutic relationship, meaningful change is possible.
Throughout life, there are moments when emotional distress or overwhelming challenges arise, making it difficult to cope on your own. During these times, working with an experienced, trained professional can provide the support you need.
A psychotherapist offers expert guidance, helping you identify the root of your problems and develop strategies to address them. Therapy can assist you in:
- Changing behaviors that contribute to challenges.
- Finding constructive ways to manage situations beyond your control.
- Developing greater emotional awareness and resilience.
Will Therapy Work for Me?
Research shows that therapy is effective for most clients. Many individuals experience a sense of relief or what therapists call a “cathartic moment” early in therapy. This release often follows an increase in emotional intensity, which is part of the healing process.
After such moments, therapy can lead to deeper insights and greater mindfulness, allowing you to process emotions and create positive, healthy changes in your life. While everyone’s journey is different, therapy works best when you approach it with openness and a willingness to actively participate in your healing process.
How Long Are Therapy Sessions?
Therapy sessions typically last 50-55 minutes. However, session length can vary depending on your needs and the treatment approach.
How Confidential Are the Sessions?
Information shared in therapy is generally kept confidential. However, there are exceptions to confidentiality required by law, such as situations involving harm to yourself or others. Your therapist will explain these exceptions during your first session to ensure transparency.
I Tried Therapy Before, and It Didn’t Work. Why Should I Try Again?
The connection between you and your therapist is key to a successful outcome. If therapy didn’t work before, it might have been due to a mismatch in approach, modality, or chemistry. Therapy is like any professional relationship—sometimes, it takes a few tries to find the right fit.
Don’t let a past experience discourage you. Finding a therapist whose style aligns with your needs can make all the difference.
How Do I Get the Most Out of Therapy?
Therapy works best when you’re open to the process and willing to engage in your own healing. Be honest about your feelings, share your thoughts openly, and trust that progress is a journey. With commitment and the right therapeutic relationship, meaningful change is possible.