Individual therapy focuses on the emotions, thoughts, feeling, and stressors you are experiencing in the moment. You and I will explore each of these aspects and possibly where they originated.  Once I have gained an understanding of where you are having difficulties and what are your most relevant concerns, you and I will begin the therapeutic process. 

While in sessions with me, you will always guide the sessions in a way that helps you comfortable.  As your therapist, I lead from behind but you are always in control.  I provide you with the tools and understanding to gain insight into what you are experiencing, possibly give you a new perspective on your emotions and thoughts, and help you learn coping skills to manage those areas you are struggling in. 

Many clients believe it is the counselor's job to advise on the matter of their lives but a therapist's job is to assist you with finding the answers you need and that will best serve your life.  Clients also believe that the therapist's job is to make them feel better. However, while feeling better may be the end result, it is both the client's and therapist's job to collaborate on what is best for them.  Feeling better and improving the outcome is always the goal but it is not always the result in every situation. 

Therapists help clients identify, feel, and process those emotions that are causing them distress so they can move forward and function better in life. Individual therapy as with all therapy provides a safe space to work through difficulties regardless of what they are or how they manifested.