Individual Therapy
A journey toward greater self-understanding and wholeness
How can Individual Therapy Help?
Psychotherapy Austin
There comes a time in every life when problems feel too big to handle alone. That may be obvious, but it takes courage to acknowledge that you need help and then to reach out for help.
Whether or not you’ve ever been in therapy before, you’ve probably experienced the brand of relief that comes with talking about what’s troubling you with someone you trust. You might have felt like your load was lightened in the process. You might have felt more hopeful. You might have felt understood.
Therapy can offer you that rare space, the space that is for you and you alone, where you can explore anything and everything without worry about how it’s affecting the people you love or how it’s affecting someone else’s image of you.
And when you feel understood, when you’ve found a therapist you trust and connect with, the groundwork is laid for growth.
When it comes time to choose a therapist…
There isn’t one therapist that will work for everyone.
You might have certain criterion when choosing a psychologist or therapist — information you’d like to have before setting up an initial appointment:
- How much experience does s/he have?
- Has s/he worked with the issue(s) that bring me to therapy?
- What therapy approach does s/he use and how might this approach benefit me?
The information you gather from a potential therapist’s website may be enough for you to take the next step in setting up an initial appointment. If not, a brief phone call where you can ask questions can be helpful in your decision about whether to set up an appointment or keep looking for someone.
But it is the first meeting (and probably first few meetings) that will give you firsthand experiences with a therapists style of working. This information is invaluable because you should come away with a better sense of whether or not this therapist is a good fit for you.
Reasons for Individual Therapy
Depression; low self-esteem
Problems with anger
Avoidant attachment, fear of emotional intimacy
Avoidant attachment, fear of emotional intimacy
Anxiety; excessive worry
Compulsive sexual behaviors
Trauma, dealing with overwhelming events
Loss of confidence
Wanting greater insight; self-understanding
Feeling stuck or lost in life
Secrecy, lying, creating a hidden life
Infidelity; Unfaithfulness
Feeling like an imposter
“Therapy can open a door you have been unsuccessful in opening on your own . . . or maybe a door you hadn’t even known was accessible to you.”
Therapy can help…
There is substantial research showing that psychotherapy can be beneficial for a wide range of issues.
One of the most robust predictors of successful therapy outcomes is a “strong therapeutic alliance.” In short, it’s the quality of the client-therapist relationship that sets the stage for meaningful change.
If you choose to work with me, we will work together collaboratively to set the goals that are most meaningful to you, and discover the therapy pathways to achieving those goals.
I conduct short-term therapy for symptom relief, as well as long-term therapy with clients who seek to understand deep-seated issues or patterns.
I’d be happy to discuss your specific treatment needs; feel free to contact me at 512-931-9128 or Rich@CouplesCounselingAustin.net.
Getting Started
Free 15 Min Phone call
We can speak if it would be helpful before setting up an appointment
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1st Session!
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