Why Psychotherapy?
The safe space created in the counseling room through a strong therapeutic relationship can be beneficial to a persons self development. People who come to therapy are not "crazy" or "insane". Many people come to improve physical and/or psychological symptoms. For example, you may have body aches or headaches that are not going away, you may have trouble sleeping, focusing, feel sad or mad for longer periods of time. Sometimes you notice changes in yourself, don’t understand why or you find it difficult to regulate emotional states. You may want to gain clarity and surface deeper meaning or purpose, make decisions or changes.
It is common for people to seek such services when they are struggling with life problems or not functioning well in school, at work or in their relationships. Therapy offers a personal space outside the norms of ones social self to discover, explore, and build a desired self.
It is also common for people struggling with long-term mental illnesses such as borderline personality disorder, major depression, eating disorders, schizophrenia, etc. to seek therapy. Research suggests that such illnesses are manageable, treatable and that you can be hopeful that you will live a productive fulfilling life if you implement what you learn in therapy.
It is common for people to seek such services when they are struggling with life problems or not functioning well in school, at work or in their relationships. Therapy offers a personal space outside the norms of ones social self to discover, explore, and build a desired self.
It is also common for people struggling with long-term mental illnesses such as borderline personality disorder, major depression, eating disorders, schizophrenia, etc. to seek therapy. Research suggests that such illnesses are manageable, treatable and that you can be hopeful that you will live a productive fulfilling life if you implement what you learn in therapy.
Therapy works if you work it
Research has consistently shown that engaging in a therapeutic relationship even for a limited amount of time will show profound changes in how people interact with their environment or with other people. Their attitudes and behaviors improve. Some outcomes may include recovering quickly from stressful situations, experiencing emotional states less intensely, improved awareness and control. Other benefits involve being less defensive and more adaptive to meet situations more effectively. Therapy may help you balance mood, manage stress, improve self-esteem, make desired changes, diminish self-doubt, improve interpersonal relationships, feel more connected etc.
The uncomfortable parts about therapy are that you have to go through it. Sometimes revisiting aspects of your life may not feel so good. If you stick with the process, the outcomes are worth the effort and investment. It can change your trajectory.
The uncomfortable parts about therapy are that you have to go through it. Sometimes revisiting aspects of your life may not feel so good. If you stick with the process, the outcomes are worth the effort and investment. It can change your trajectory.
We Offer In Person and Video Appointments
Telehealth appointments are helpful to people who can't access services in person. It also helps with continuity if you are unable to make in person appointments. After your initial consultation and sometimes assessment we would get a better idea of whether you are a good candidate for video services.
We use a secure HIPAA compliant platform to provide telehealth sessions. You will need a good internet connection and a private space to attend. Once our appointment is set up you will be sent a link for our session. When you click on the link it will take you to a waiting room. When your therapist joins at your session time you will see a blue tab below that reads "Join Live Better Counseling". Click on that and we will be connected.
We use a secure HIPAA compliant platform to provide telehealth sessions. You will need a good internet connection and a private space to attend. Once our appointment is set up you will be sent a link for our session. When you click on the link it will take you to a waiting room. When your therapist joins at your session time you will see a blue tab below that reads "Join Live Better Counseling". Click on that and we will be connected.