FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I know if therapy would be helpful?
I think it is important to begin by asking yourself three important questions:
Do I feel like I am actively creating the life that I want?
Are there stressors or challenges impacting or disrupting multiple areas of my life?
Am I looking to make changes or to try new ways of coping?
It may feel like a good time to engage in therapy if you answered yes to any of these questions. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. We are always evolving, and putting in the work can help you gain insight, develop skills, and identify other areas of your life you may want to focus on. Resolving one concern doesn’t automatically solve others, but it can provide clarity, support, and strategies to navigate life more effectively.
Am I ready for therapy?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, also ask yourself, “Am I open to change?” If the answer is no, the timing might not be right. It is extremely helpful and beneficial to your growth if you are able to enter therapy with a sense of openness and willingness to accept growth. I believe that everyone can benefit from engaging in therapy at some point throughout their lifetime. That does not mean that the time to engage must be right now.
How will I know if the work we are doing together is working?
Because therapy is a dynamic process, your goals and measures of success may evolve over time. Progress is rarely linear, but your own instincts and reflections can help guide you in determining whether our work together is moving you forward.
If you presented to our sessions as symptomatic, our goal would be to manage and decrease these symptoms overtime. Symptoms that are more manageable or that are decreasing in frequency would indicate a successful measurement towards progress in therapy.
While success is often subjective and may look different for each individual. We will have continued conversations about your progress and re-evaluate your goals throughout our sessions together.
How long does therapy take?
This answer is subjective and largely determined by your commitment. Therapy is more than just attending our sessions together. It also involves doing work outside of our sessions and committing to the treatment recommendations that address your presenting concerns.