Frequently asked questions

It is not always easy reaching out for help and support. I’m glad you are taking that step.

Counter to what the culture may tell you, it is OK and perfectly normal to need therapy! Here’s why: As a culture we don’t focus much on learning how to understand and cope with feelings and the complexities of being human, either in school or in our homes. It is no wonder then that many people struggle in relationship with others and/or themselves.

How does therapy work?

This question can be answered from many different angles depending on the perspective. Recent developments in neuroscience and Attachment Theory provide some good answers. Simply put, therapy works because it provides a space to develop the capacity to tolerate feelings—specifically feelings about relationship, with others and with ourselves. Tolerating feelings creates a more robust and expansive sense of self to better meet life’s challenges. Additionally, therapy focuses on developing the capacity for internal awareness. Mindful internal awareness leads to an ability to understand and make meaning of our emotional lives in an empowering way.  Awareness leads to insight and insight provides the opportunity to make different choices.

Do I need therapy?

Are you stuck in a destructive cycle of behavior? Do you lack motivation or a hunger for life? Do you feel out of control, like your anxiety and emotions are driving you? Maybe you feel numb, like life is far away, and that you are just going through the motions with this nagging feeling something is not quite right or that you are missing something important. Perhaps you are struggling in your relationships and you don’t understand why. You might be having challenges regarding your identity or social self. You may have experienced loss or a painful event.