What will we do in therapy?

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The real answer is it depends. What we do will vary from week to week and is fully dependent on what you need and what you want. But, for my friends who really benefit from having an idea of what's coming next, here's a rundown of a "typical" session with me.

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First, we'll get settled into the space. You're welcome to make a cup of coffee or tea, kick your shoes off, and get comfy with a fidget or coloring book. Then, we'll get present in our minds and bodies with some deep grounding breaths.

 

Next, we'll check in. I'll probably ask questions like: "On a scale of 1-10, how has your anxiety been this week?" or "How are you feeling in this exact moment?" or "How have things been since we last met?" or "Last week you asked me to follow up on *insert topic here* - how's that going?" This helps us both get a benchmark of where you're at. Sometimes, this check in leads the way for what we'll spend most of our time working on. Other times, it won't, and we'll decide together how to spend our time.

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We might practice coping skills and tools, mindfulness techniques to manage stress, or even do some yoga! We might get creative with some art therapy and break out the watercolors, Play-Doh clay, or colored pencils. We might role play a situation you're feeling stressed about, or even write an email or text together. We can talk about whatever is on your mind!

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At the end of our time together, I'll do my best to summarize what we worked on and check in to make sure you got what you needed out of our session. I might suggest something to try for optional homework or share some resources that will support you reaching your goals outside of my office. We'll schedule our next meeting and make sure you're feeling safe, stable, secure, and supported before you leave.

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Can I _______ during our sessions?

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Within reason, YES! As a human-first therapist, my top priority is creating an environment where you feel secure to be your human self. You're invited to eat, drink, swear, cry, show me TikToks, read me texts, play a song, take off your shoes, lay down, sit on the ground, walk around, pause our session to go to the restroom, take notes, ask me questions, tell me no, infodump about your special interest, answer the phone for important calls... As long as you're being safe, it's on the table. This is your time.

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Let's connect! Contact me to schedule a free consultation.

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