Simply put, psychotherapy is a way of improving your relationship with others, your work, your life, and yourself. In psychotherapy, you do this by talking to your therapist about whatever is on your mind. The relationship with your therapist is different from other relationships because what you say is completely confidential. Most importantly, it’s unique because your therapist is trained to support you to find what’s true for you, rather than giving you advice or sharing his or her agenda.
Whether you’re in the middle of a crisis or curious about improving some part of your life, reaching out for help can be hard, especially to someone new. In our culture, it can be even more challenging because often success is mistakenly connected to doing things by yourself. This leaves many people feeling alone, unsupported, frustrated, and self critical. Here’s the bottom line: you don’t have to do it alone and asking for help any time is the right time.
Many people still believe psychotherapy is only for people who can’t handle their own problems or who are in a major crisis. Although therapy can be very helpful during these times, therapy can benefit anyone who is interested in increasing their well being, improving their relationships, or discovering more of who they are and what they really want to do.
Psychotherapy is a process that needs consistency and regularity in order to receive its benefits, just like exercise or eating healthy. A weekly session is typical and works well for most people. This standing weekly appointment is scheduled once we both agree to begin, which is usually decided after the first session.
How long therapy lasts depends on what you are looking to receive from your therapy, what you are working through, and the best way you benefit from help at any given time. Short-term therapy is considered to be a few months of weekly sessions, while long-term therapy can last several years or more, sometimes with breaks in between. Once you begin, this can become clearer for you, because part of therapy can be discovering how to use support to help you experience your optimal well-being and growth.
If you are not happy in therapy or have any concerns, I encourage you to let me know about it so we have the opportunity to acknowledge it and learn from it. Some of the biggest breakthroughs happen after breakdowns, disappointments, and challenges. That being said, you can stop therapy any time you want. This relationship is always based on mutual choice and respect.
I charge $250 for a 50 min session and $375 for an 80 minute session. Individual therapy is traditionally 50 minutes, while couple’s therapy is an 80 minute session. Payment is due by the end of each session. You can pay by Paypal, Venmo, or Zelle.
There are lots of ways to get relief. But none of them will last without understanding, care, respect, and appreciation for yourself. This is the kind of feeling better that you cultivate in therapy. It may feel harder at times before it feels better, because on your way to well being, you may get to know the thoughts and feelings in you that are not based in self-respect and love. Each person’s timing and journey is different. My role is to support you toward the kind of feeling better that comes from well being and wholeness.