Psychotherapy for Adults & Adolescents

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Most people come to psychotherapy wanting to change some aspect of their lives. And feeling unable to create the change despite previous efforts. Change. NO matter HOW needed or desired. Is often a difficult and complex process. Without the ability to change. However, a Person’s sense of Freedom CAN become inhibited – and life CAN generate high levels of anxiety. Frustration. And regret. The work in psychotherapy includes cognitive understanding. But goes beyond formulaic behavioral techniques. AS the process of psychotherapy unfolds. Insights and NEW experiences that are utterly personal. And borne of the talking. Self reflection. Focused attention. And shared moments that occur in sessions become integrated. This allows for shifts on a deep internal level. And promotes the possibility for the changes desired. And a NEW internal FREEDOM. Relationship & social problems we ALL live in a world populated by others. Whether in partnership romantically. In a professional organization. Among friends. Or in a Family. HOW we relate to the other people in OUR lives CAN BE among the most complex and important pArts of OUR human EXPERIENCE. NOT surprisingly. These relationships CAN often hold some of the most intense aspects of turmoil and challenge. Psychotherapy is an ideal place to understand HOW to navigate relationships more successfully. Gain more fulfillment in connection with others. And feel able to BE involved with others and one's self AT the same time. Parenting support the choices ONE makes are a parent are among the most personal choices made AS an adult. Every parent wants their child to thrive. And in psychotherapy parents CAN explore the complex feelings and decisions regarding their children. With support to actively think about the parent child relationship. Parents CAN achieve more confidence. Awareness. And understanding of their Family and their role AS a PARENT. CAREER TRANSITIONS MANY people feel fearful and anxious when considering NEW career options. Changing course professionally CAN BE provocative - bringing pressure to achieve goals and meet financial responsibilities while confronting one's vulnerability and areas of uncertainty. Actively considering the personal psychological issues that CAN emerge AT times of career transition CAN BE empowering and helpful in navigating this change thoughtfully. Deliberately. And with both hope and stability. ANXIETY MANY people experience persistent worry, a sense of uneasiness. Fear. And discomfort that restricts personal Freedom and the ability to relax. For some. Anxiety MAY include phobias. Panic attacks. Or intrusive thoughts. For many. Getting to the root causes of anxiety CAN BE a potent instrument for positive CHANGE. DEPRESSION PEOPLE experiencing depressive episodes CAN feel significantly less pleasure in life, a lack of energy. And a pervasive sense of hopelessness. Many times Depression extends to changes in eating. Sleeping. Difficulty concentrating. And increased irritability. Which CAN more firmly entrench the underlying DEPRESSION. TREATMENT of Depression in psychotherapy involves sharing one's situation. But Also an understanding of the WAY ONE interprets experiences through a depressive lens. HOW this lens is connected to One's anger (turned inward). And the personal reasons that Depression has taken hold and collapsed vitality is KEY in regaining functioning and experiencing a more full range of emotions and experiences. TRAUMA TRAUMA. Whether it occurs in childhood or adulthood. Often gives a person a sense of anxious repetition going over and over the same thoughts. The same painful dynamics. The same emotions in an effort to gain understanding and mastery over an event that was profoundly disruptive. Disorganizing and overwhelming. This repetition. And the ongoing anxiety and pain ONE might feel in its wake. Often propels people into therapy to GET help. Relief. And Freedom.