WHAT IS PSYCHOTHERAPY?
Psychotherapy is one of the most effective and efficient ways to facilitate personal growth and sustainable life change. Psychotherapy is an evolving process. Some people call it "talk therapy or counseling." However, current brain research teaches us that we are wired for growth and healing. A positive, responsive, and safe therapeutic relationship produces chemicals and hormones which enhance the development of higher brain function and the regulation of emotions and stress.
We are all striving for connection, understanding, and growth. The more these desires are thwarted by trauma, deprivation, neglect, or loss, the more profound and painful the longings and needs can become. Psychotherapy addresses our basic human desire to grow, heal, transform and become our true and best selves.
HOW CAN PSYCHOTHERAPY HELP ME?
The science and art of psychotherapy is based on the ability to identify particular aspects of a person that calls for adjustment or transformation. And while we all face challenges in life, identifying where we are getting stuck is vital in understanding how we organize our inner world; the place where we experience doubt, fear, guilt, anxiety, grief, anger, and hopelessness.
Unlike so many external events, our inner worlds can be explored, understood, and managed. By taking the time to understand our thoughts, feelings, and choices; we may begin to quiet the past and change how we meet the future. Psychotherapy can be a challenging process at times, but in return, a sense of energy and vitality occurs when we are in harmony with our values, purpose, and actions. Psychotherapy offers the possibility of real and lasting change, a reduction in suffering, and an increase in the overall quality of life.
HOW LONG DOES PSYCHOTHERAPY TAKE?
Each psychotherapy session is usually 50 minutes for individuals and 1 ½ hour for couples and families. With regard to the length of psychotherapy treatment, it's different for everyone. The length of psychotherapy treatment depends on how much you want to accomplish. You decide how in-depth you want to go in your psychotherapy.
IS PSYCHOTHERAPY CONFIDENTIAL?
In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between a client and a psychotherapist. Information is not disclosed without written permission. However, there are a number of exceptions to this rule. Exceptions include:
- Suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse. The therapist is required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
- If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s. The therapist must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
- If a client intends to harm himself or herself. The therapist will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in insuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, further measures may be taken without their permission in order to ensure their safety.
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