Therapy is a collaborative experience. You and your counselor will work together on your concerns. Your counselor adds a non-biased, educated and trained perspective to your narrative. This insight can help you understand what seemed elusive all along.
Now that you have better insight, it is time to establish goals and learning skills to attain these goals. Your counselor will apply psychological theory to your situation. This application will result in new skills that you will experiment with in your daily life. It's important to share what works and what doesn't with your counselor.
It is often said that "when you know better, you do better". Unfortunately, this is not often the case. It takes time, effort, and intention to make new behaviors stick. You and your counselor will work to implement the skills that give you positive results.
The frequency of your following sessions depends on your unique concerns. As we progress through treatment, we will give each other valuable feedback. The relationship we build and the quality of our communication will be the backbone of your treatment. We are a team working together toward your therapy goals.
It goes without saying that treatment is hard work. You may have to endure uncomfortable feelings and the insecurity that comes with implementing changes. Remember, change by nature is uncomfortable and inevitable. Together, we will endure and overcome.
See you soon!