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When you first engage in therapy, you may not know exactly what it is that\u2019s troubling you \u2013 and that\u2019s okay. Often through the conversation that takes place, that will become clear. You may decide to seek out therapy because of stress, or because you feel anxious or depressed. Perhaps there are relationship problems, you see addictive patterns, you\u2019re ready to examine earlier trauma or you have low self-esteem.<\/p>\n
In therapy, there isn\u2019t an agenda or steps to take to feel better. Your therapist is skilled in trying to understand what it\u2019s like to be you, to have your experiences and feelings. It\u2019s like being understood from the inside out \u2013 and that can go a long way toward how you are able to understand and respect yourself, and make good choices. It\u2019s not complicated, but it does ask that you be honest and courageous, that you are willing to be committed and that you expect authentic and thoughtful presence from your therapist.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s critical to your therapist that you feel they are someone you can trust. Let\u2019s face it \u2013 if you\u2019re going to take the risk to be understood, you need to trust the person who offers to understand you. Another part of relational therapy involves sharing with your therapist what your relationships are like, because they tell you who you are and what you\u2019re worth. Your self of self is also defined in part by your early relationships, so it helps if you\u2019re willing to think about them, as well. Therapy can help you make sense of your relational patterns, which can in turn change them and your sense of self \u2013 because you\u2019re doing so in a trustworthy relationship that focuses on who you truly are.<\/p>\n
If you have goals for yourself, your therapist will be a support to you, although they themselves will not impose any specific goals on you. Length of therapy will differ from client to client, and your therapist is there for you whether it\u2019s for a few weeks, or longer.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important in relational psychotherapy that your therapist knows how you are experiencing the therapy relationship. Feel free to ask any questions about how the process works and how you can bet work together.<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019re wondering whether or not we would be a great fit, I welcome your questions. Reach out via phone at 416-996-1063, by text, or by email at recoverlifesjoy@gmail.com.<\/p>\n
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