Individual Therapy
“We can let the circumstances of our lives harden us so that we become increasingly resentful and afraid, or we can let them soften us and make us kinder and more open to what scares us. We always have this choice.”
– Pema Chödrön, The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times
Why would you reach out to a therapist?
Therapy can be an added support and is helpful for anyone open and interested in learning more about themselves.
But we often enter therapy when struggling with an issue or problem that is not subsiding through one’s coping strategies. Depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, or other symptoms might be persisting for longer than you want or can handle alone.
“Doing it on your own” or talking with others in your immediate circle has not helped alter or change the issues or symptoms. In these cases, having a therapist to speak with regularly can help you come to a place of change and acceptance.
Individual Therapy can help in many ways.
A few profound aspects brought together can make therapy a transformative experience.
One is allowing yourself to reach out for help, opening yourself up to another person for support and guidance are simple (yeah, right!), yet a tremendously brave gesture. Taking this stance can allow one to come from honesty and openness, granting real change to occur.
Another aspect that makes therapy work is the relationship between client and therapist. Having a “good fit” with a therapist allows clients to feel safe, heard, and comfortable discussing vulnerable and intimate material.
Working with a therapist who profoundly listens and actively engages in a client’s struggle empowers the therapist to use her mind, wisdom, and knowledge to help, guide, and invoke curiosity in the client. This interaction can, in turn, shed light on shadowy areas of the unknown that are ready to be seen and heard.
All these experiences are the benefits of Individual Therapy.
Take the next step – and reach out!
The benefits of therapy outweigh any apprehensions you may have. Struggling alone is not the answer. Sometimes you need an objective, experienced, and thoughtful listener – one who does not judge and has your best interests at heart.
With practice and the use of tools provided by therapy, you can develop a greater ability to see yourself in action but from a more objective perspective.
You get to know yourself in new ways with more clarity and start to feel more flexible and confident in handling what life throws at you.
Reach out today. Call me at (510) 600-3734, leave a message with your name, number, and a few good times to catch you. I will call you back within 48 hours to offer a free 15-minute consultation. I look forward to hearing from you when you are ready.