If you are feeling tired, depressed, ill-tempered or anxious about parts of your life, you will probably benefit from therapy. If your fear, anxiety or addictions are interfering with your life, it is likely you need therapy. Other indicators include trouble sleeping or eating. If you have the desire to hurt yourself, or are engaging in some type of self-harm, you need therapy as soon as possible. Art Therapy same costs as regular therapy.
Research shows that it is not the theoretical orientation of the therapist that matters as much as the warmth and the quality of the patient-therapist relationship in terms of patient and therapy outcome. Your best bet is to find a therapist you like, and can personally relate to and find a connection with. I tend to draw from a variety of types of therapy in my practice, depending on the patient and their needs, including art therapy and psychoanalytic therapy modalities.
The chronic use of chemical substances in which the individual has developed a tolerance (when an individual needs more of the substance to get the same effect) and experiences withdrawal symptoms (physical symptoms manifested by the body needing the substance to feel normal again). A chemically dependent person is unable to stop drinking or taking a particular mood-altering chemical despite serious health, economic, legal, spiritual, vocational and social consequences.
The term “Chemical Dependency” is often used interchangeably with the terms: chemically dependent, chemical dependence, alcoholism, addiction, substance abuse, substance dependence, drug habit, and drug addiction.
How Does Therapy Work?
Life-enhancing tools to help you achieve the change you want
How does this work? I believe that to create change in your life, you must first be willing to be Honest, Open and Willing:
- You have to be honest with yourself and with me, as I will be with you.
- You have to be open to trying many practical and motivating tools, including experiential, action-oriented, cognitive, holistic and art therapy. Together we will find what works best for you – because this is all about you.
- You will never be required to work in a way that you find uncomfortable.
- You have to be willing to let go of the critical, stubborn and proud part of yourself that blocks honesty, reality and hope.
This is the H.O.W. of therapy. It starts with your first visit, when I help you get motivated towards achieving a healthier and more rewarding life. It is crucial that we align in a partnership for the benefit of you – this process creates trust and honesty as we progress toward your goals. As we continue to work together, my job is
I am often asked, “HOW do I begin therapy?” My answer is simple, “First, you must be Honest, Open, and Willing to Change. This is H.O.W.”
I love talking with people and being able to help improve their lives, take them to the next level. I help them get the most out of life. People let you into their hearts and minds, and what you find there is always touching and fascinating.