What to Expect During Therapy

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  • We begin with a brief phone consultation (15-20 minutes) to discuss what is bringing you to therapy and to determine whether we are a good fit

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  • In the first few sessions, we focus on developing a thorough understanding of your history, current concerns, strengths, relationships, and patterns that may be contributing to distress. This process helps us look beyond symptoms alone and begin to understand what has shaped your experience and what may be keeping you stuck.

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  • Together, we clarify what you would like to be different and identify meaningful goals for therapy. From there, we develop a thoughtful treatment plan that guides our work while remaining flexible as your needs evolve. This helps ensure therapy is intentional, collaborative, and aligned with what matters most to you.

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  • As therapy progresses, sessions become more focused and skill-based. Depending on your needs, this may include:

    •  Identifying and restructuring unhelpful thought and behavior patterns (CBT)

    • Strengthening emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills (DBT)

    • Exploring deeper internal dynamics and parts of self (IFS)

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  • Over time, insights and skills begin to integrate into daily life. You may notice greater emotional steadiness, improved relationships, and clearer decision-making. As goals are met, sessions may become less frequent, with a focus on maintaining progress and reinforcing resilience.

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  • Outcomes can be checked through objective measures throughout your treatment.

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