How long does therapy take?
Often our deepest insecurities, fears, and core beliefs were derived from the first 18 years of our lives.
Think: 365 days x 18 years of relational attitudes, beliefs and assumptions that were modeled to us by our caretakers and other experiences in our upbringing environment.
If you were raised in a household where your emotional needs were often met with disappointment, overtime you will likely develop a generalized expectation (core belief) that "others cannot meet my emotional needs, so what is the point of help seeking, talking about it, or working through issues with someone?"
In therapy, I utilize the therapy relationship to reshape these deeply ingrained relational attitudes. 12 months of treatment would be considered short-term. Many of my clients work with me for multiple years. It is through the aggregate process of therapy contact that enduring change occurs.
As I am making a commitment to you in your healing journey, 1x a week therapy cadence (excluding holidays and in advance notified time off) is the expectation given my therapy orientation. This frequency is necessary in order to reconstruct old relational attitudes stuck in the past, and to promote healthier ways of relating to oneself and others (attachment) and down to the neurological pathway level.
How long are sessions?
Both therapy and executive coaching sessions are 45 minutes.
Do you offer a free consultation?
If you feel drawn to my work and are ready to begin, you're welcome to schedule an initial session. I do not offer brief consultation calls. In my experience, the most meaningful way to determine fit is through the therapy process itself. The first few meetings allow us to explore your concerns, goals, and whether working together feels like a good match.