How I Practice
I understand how difficult it
can be to make the first therapy
appointment, so I strive to make the process as easy as possible by addressing concerns callers may have, and respecting any
ambivalence they may feel. I typically seek to schedule an initial appointment
within the week of my first phone contact with someone.
After the initial appointment, if therapy is indicated and the individual wishes
to pursue inner work, we can then arrange a regular time
to meet that fits his/her schedule.
Because therapy is a relational experience, I want to be fully
present to what is happening in the moment. Therefore, I do not take notes
during session and strive not to hide behind theory. What I hope evolves is a
soul-to-soul encounter where the individual leaves the session a little
different from how s/he came in. Sometimes a person will feel lighter after
being listened to, as though a burden has been lifted. Other times a person will
feel as though his/her thoughts have been stirred up and that s/he needs time to
ponder and perhaps reevaluate old assumptions. There is however, no right or
wrong way to experience therapy as each individual is different.
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