Psychotherapy is a form of mental health treatment to support with emotions, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Psychotherapy is evidence based and been proven to be effective for mental health and other life stressors, and also you do not have to have a “mental health disorder” to benefit from therapy. Therapy is a safe place to receive support and process how to manage and cope with whatever it is you may be experiencing.

Great question! Searching for therapy and reaching out for support may be confusing!

Perhaps identify “why” you are looking for therapy, ie having difficulty focusing at work, having relationship difficulties, traumatic event, big life change, grief, loss of interest, anxiety with sports performance etc etc.

Ask google “trauma therapist near me” “anxiety therapist near me” or go to Psychology Today and filter to your preferences! Primary care doctors and psychiatrists may also be a good place to start for a therapy recommendation.

Reach out for a 15 min consultation to a therapist who catches your eye! Phone consults can be a great way of asking any questions you may have before booking an initial appointment. Some questions to ask during a consult: What modalities do you use, What is your therapy style, What does scheduling look like, What is your experience in the field etc.

Lastly, give it a try! Go in with an open mind and remember if you do not feel like the first therapist you find is a good fit, there are so many more out there that may be, don’t let that discourage you in your therapy journey!

Another good question! There is no definitive answer to this as each individual is so different and therapy goals can differ.

Therapy treatment plans are made to be reviewed for 6 months, which is usually the minimum time someone will spend in therapy. Therapy treatment plans are often updated or revised after the 6 month mark. Often times therapy will continue after the 6 month mark depending on the individual’s needs and goals.

Often individuals decide to reduce frequency of sessions before termination of therapy. Such as starting first couple months with weekly sessions then going down to biweekly and then as needed etc.

Session frequency recommendation is based on of individuals needs and goals. For the most part, weekly sessions are recommended to begin and frequency can reduce as treatment continues.

Absolutely not! Does going to the dentist mean something is wrong with you? No! Does taking care of yourself mean something is wrong with you? No!

Going to therapy does not mean anything is wrong with you. It means you are prioritizing yourself. Reaching out for support never means “there is something wrong with you”, all it means you have the strength and vulnerability to identify you would like space to manage and process what you are going through!

And don’t we all have something we would like to manage and cope with…like I always say perfect is boring!

Therapy modalities are evidence based frameworks a therapist uses to guide their practice and treatment methods. They are evidence based treatments backed by research and science.

Different modalities are used for different treatment goals.

Great question! Holistic can be interpreted in many different ways. To me, holistic means I view you as a unique individual, not just your diagnosis or reason for coming to therapy. I understand health is health, and mental & physical health are interconnected. Holistic to me, means continuous learning from other health providers, such as: other therapists, psychiatrists, other doctors, researchers, social workers, physical therapists, acupuncturists, massage therapists, reiki masters, pilates & yoga instructors, and more. Holistic is to be a critical thinker & life longer learner, while supporting evidence based modalities!