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"HOW CAN THERAPY HELP ME?"
You may benefit from participating in therapy in many ways:   
  • Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals, and values
  • Developing skills for improving your relationships
  • Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
  • Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
  • Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
  • Improving communication and listening skills
  • Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
  • Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage
  • Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
"WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT MY FIRST APPOINTMENT?​"
Your first appointment typically lasts an hour. During this initial intake session, your clinician will conduct a thorough assessment of your mental health and discuss your goals and expectations for treatment.
"DOES what WE TALK ABOUT REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL?"
Confidentiality is one of the most important components of the relationship between a client and psychotherapist. Successful therapy requires a high degree of trust with highly sensitive subject matter that is usually not discussed anywhere but in the therapist's office. Every therapist should provide a written copy of their confidential disclosure agreement, and you can expect that what you discuss in session will not be shared with anyone. This is called “Informed Consent”. Your therapist cannot release this information without obtaining your written permission.