Psychotherapy or therapy is a type of treatment that can focus on helping individuals relieve emotional distress and symptoms related to their mental health. It is a shared and collaborative practice between a therapist and an individual. The objective is to meet an individual’s unique needs or goals by improving symptoms and daily functioning.
During therapy, there may be a focus on learning new coping skills or strategies which can improve your symptoms or functioning. We may explore your past experiences, which allow us to establish goals and identify unhelpful coping patterns. There is also an emphasis on developing new insights and awareness about yourself that can lead to changes in your thoughts, emotions and behaviours.
“We repeat what we don’t repair”
There are many benefits of participating in therapy such as:
- Learning new adaptive coping mechanism or skills (e.g. communication skills, boundaries, assertiveness)
- Improving relationships with others
- Feeling empowered to make better life choices
- Minimizing mental health symptoms or emotional distress
- Expanding self-awareness and reflection
- Feeling validated, safe and welcomed
Leave your fears at the door
During our first few appointments, we discuss your goals and needs for therapy and the challenges you are currently experiencing. As we get to know one another, we develop a plan of how I may best support you in reaching your goals for therapy.
I use a holistic approach to therapy which means that I utilize several different therapeutic techniques. Using a holistic approach ensures that I am meeting your needs and that you’re getting the most out of our time together.
