Does being in therapy mean something is wrong with me?

I believe that if you are seeking therapy, it doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong with you, it means that something may feel wrong to you. This might mean that you feel alone, or lonely, you feel that you are constantly worrying about things, can’t seem to maintain relationships, don’t feel satisfied in your career, or find it difficult to control your emotions. Seeking help to understand what may be at the root of your anxiety, depression, anger, etc. is another way that you can take care of yourself and the people you love.

What benefit can I gain from therapy?

Many people are able to experience symptom relief, greater insight, a sense of agency, greater self-esteem, the ability to identify feelings and handle these feelings in productive, non-destructive ways, healthy dependency, and improvements in relationships of all kinds, intimate, familial, and working.


Pricing

Individuals- 50 minutes $180

Couples- 60 minutes $200

I do not accept insurance but can provide a super bill for reimbursement by some plans.


How long will I have to be in therapy? Will I have time for it?

Some people may be in therapy for specific situational reasons such as coping with a death of a loved one. Under normal circumstances, these individuals may function very well in life but when facing a death or the end of a relationship (a type of death in itself), they may need extra support to get through the grief and get back to themselves. However, some people may be seeking treatment because they want to address a lifetime of chronic trauma or are trying to understand recurrent themes and patterns of being that have gotten in the way of enjoying life. Understandably, circumstances like these may take years to work through.

I know that may sound a little disheartening. When we are in pain, we want fast relief and truthfully, there will be sessions when you leave the office feeling better, like there’s been a huge weight lifted off. But there may be others that leave you feeling like you want to quit because it seems too hard. That’s the truth but you and I can talk about all of this and try to figure it out.

Will you have time for it? All I ask is a commitment of at least once a week. There may be times, depending on the situation, that I recommend that you see me more than once a week. We will meet at the same time, on the same day, for 50 minutes. The space I hold (literally and figuratively) is for you. Only you will know if you have the time for it or if you will find the time or make the time. I hope that you do.