Therapy?
Who needs therapy?
A better question might be, “Who does not need therapy?”
One would be incredibly lucky to be graced with a life free from any pain and suffering. Trauma occurs on a spectrum of severity, with some instances more severe than others. All pain is significant and needs to be processed successfully Without tools to process these powerful and emotionally loaded experiences, we often bottle them up. Unfortunately, as stated best by the grandfather of psychology:
"Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth in uglier ways."
- Sigmund Freud
When we face these emotions and work to express them in a healthy way, we are free from having to work so hard to keep them bottled up.
What about those who do not have a trauma history?
We all have struggles. Even those who are not interested in processing their past have something to gain from counseling. Current stressors are often tackled in the counseling process.
I truly believe that growth is an ongoing process. We are all searching for peace and happiness. In times of stress or crisis, we could all benefit from some extra support. In therapy, I always meet you where you are in your process. Together we will walk your path towards a more satisfying life.
What are some common struggles treated in psychotherapy?
Individuals arrive in therapy for a variety of issues. Often many of these struggles overlap, after all we are complex creatures. A few examples of what I typically see my therapeutic office are listed below. This list is not complete.
Relationship Issues:
infidelity, dissatisfaction, poor communication, impending divorce, sexual desire discrepancy, low intimacy, power and control battles, co-depentence, difficulty getting along, unable to maintain lasting relationship, promiscuity, domestic violence, triangulation
Divorce issues:
difficulty co-parenting post-divorce, high conflict before/during/after children transition, consistent custody battle, unprocessed anger, fear of being alone
Anxiety:
difficulty turning off negative thoughts, ruminating thoughts, panic, social difficulties, discomfort in ones skin
Depression:
frustration, anger, sadness, hopelessness, persistant emotionality, difficulty eating/sleeping/focusing/enjoying life activities, helplessness, loss of life satisfaction
Trauma:
PTSD, flashbacks, nightmares, dissociation, unable to feel emotions, hypervigilance in experiencing others emotions, isolation, lack of boundaries, inability to protect ones self, invasive memories, out of body sensations
Severe difficulties
delusions, hallucinations, lack of touch with reality, unable to function day-to-day
A better question might be, “Who does not need therapy?”
One would be incredibly lucky to be graced with a life free from any pain and suffering. Trauma occurs on a spectrum of severity, with some instances more severe than others. All pain is significant and needs to be processed successfully Without tools to process these powerful and emotionally loaded experiences, we often bottle them up. Unfortunately, as stated best by the grandfather of psychology:
"Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth in uglier ways."
- Sigmund Freud
When we face these emotions and work to express them in a healthy way, we are free from having to work so hard to keep them bottled up.
What about those who do not have a trauma history?
We all have struggles. Even those who are not interested in processing their past have something to gain from counseling. Current stressors are often tackled in the counseling process.
I truly believe that growth is an ongoing process. We are all searching for peace and happiness. In times of stress or crisis, we could all benefit from some extra support. In therapy, I always meet you where you are in your process. Together we will walk your path towards a more satisfying life.
What are some common struggles treated in psychotherapy?
Individuals arrive in therapy for a variety of issues. Often many of these struggles overlap, after all we are complex creatures. A few examples of what I typically see my therapeutic office are listed below. This list is not complete.
Relationship Issues:
infidelity, dissatisfaction, poor communication, impending divorce, sexual desire discrepancy, low intimacy, power and control battles, co-depentence, difficulty getting along, unable to maintain lasting relationship, promiscuity, domestic violence, triangulation
Divorce issues:
difficulty co-parenting post-divorce, high conflict before/during/after children transition, consistent custody battle, unprocessed anger, fear of being alone
Anxiety:
difficulty turning off negative thoughts, ruminating thoughts, panic, social difficulties, discomfort in ones skin
Depression:
frustration, anger, sadness, hopelessness, persistant emotionality, difficulty eating/sleeping/focusing/enjoying life activities, helplessness, loss of life satisfaction
Trauma:
PTSD, flashbacks, nightmares, dissociation, unable to feel emotions, hypervigilance in experiencing others emotions, isolation, lack of boundaries, inability to protect ones self, invasive memories, out of body sensations
Severe difficulties
delusions, hallucinations, lack of touch with reality, unable to function day-to-day