In my more than twenty-five years as a marriage and family therapist, I have come to the conclusion that the root difficulty most people have in life can be summed up in two words—unhappy relationships.  Unhappy relationships heighten our anxiety, fuel our anger, and make us more reactive and impulsive in the face of conflict—undermining our ability respond with clarity, empathy, and self-control.

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To begin individual therapy is to take a bold step—not just toward healing, but toward truth.  We must be ready, at some level, to hear what may be difficult to admit: about ourselves, our patterns, our pain, and the stories we tell so they lead to greater self-awareness and self control.  Therapy is not about comfort; it’s about clarity.  And while that clarity may come with moments of discomfort, it is also the very thing that frees us.  Real change begins when we stop avoiding what is true and start facing our underlying issues with honesty, self-compassion, and courage.

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Individual therapy offers a deeply personal and confidential space designed to help navigate emotional pain, clarify patterns, and cultivate lasting growth.  Far beyond simply “talking about your problems,” it invites you to examine your inner life with depth and curiosity.  Whether you’re confronting anxiety, grief, trauma, or a persistent sense that something isn’t quite right, individual therapy provides a structured yet compassionate environment in which to explore, experiment and make meaning of your experience.  Within that process, people find not just relief—but insight, direction, and renewal.​

 

At its core, therapy is a relationship—grounded in trust, empathy, and clinical skill.  The therapist is not there to judge or to fix, but to help you see what you may have missed, name what you have avoided, and challenge what no longer serves you.  This alliance becomes a mirror, a witness, and at times, a guide.  Over time, and in the presence of true understanding and thoughtful reflection, individuals begin to respond to life more consciously and authentically.​

 

Ultimately, therapy is not about becoming someone else—it’s about uncovering who you’ve always been beneath the noise, fear, and learned defenses.  It is the quiet, courageous work of turning inward in order to live outwardly with more freedom, intention, and integrity.  Therapy is not merely a treatment—it’s a reclamation of your story, your voice, and your capacity to live with greater meaning and emotional strength.