Am I the Right Therapist for You?
Finding the right therapist is a personal process that often takes a bit of time and patience.
It’s not unlike finding the right doctor, sometimes, regardless of experience or credentials, it’s just not the right fit.
One of my good therapist friends says, “I know I’m not everyone’s cup of tea.” I share that sentiment, so I want to give you as much information as possible about how I operate in the therapy room to aid you in your decision making.
I consider you the expert on your own life. I’ve been trained to find patterns of interactions and thought processes that can be examined and altered to improve the relationship you have with yourself and others. Ultimately, it is your decision, and I defer to you to make changes or take action.
I have not lived a perfect life. I don’t have a perfect story or even a success story but a human one. I didn’t begin life broken, but I know how it feels. My life didn’t unfold in a straight line. It bent. It stalled. It surprised me in ways that didn’t feel like gifts at the time. I made choices – some thoughtful, some impulsive, some I wish I could re do and some were amazingly perfect.
If you’re looking for a therapist who has done life better than you, I’m not the right fit. I have done it, learned from it and continue to learn.
I depend on my clients to show up as authentically as possible and communicate with me how well our sessions do or do not work for them. In return, I offer a collaborative, nonjudgmental, supportive and safe environment. Notice, I didn’t write comfortable because therapy is often uncomfortable. I do promise to consistently check in to make sure we are pacing in a way that’s productive for you.
Lastly, I am always happy to offer referrals. After our initial session or at any point in our therapy together, if you feel our collaboration isn’t working for you as you hoped, I encourage you to speak up. If it doesn’t feel right, it’s okay to try someone else – finding the right connection is key to meaningful progress.
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