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Psychotherapy: Why Do People Seek Help? Common complaints: sleep problems, loneliness, worry, marriage problems, a disappointing love life, parenting problems, low self-esteem, panic attacks, a painful divorce, excessive drinking, difficulty trusting and conflicts at work. How Do We Start? Our first task is to begin getting to know each other and decide if we are suited to work together. First, we need to define the problem. Some people cannot do that. Something is wrong that they cannot explain. It is not necessary to know what you need. We can figure that out together. Some problems are resolved quickly; those of greater complexity and longer duration need more time. Many people get what they need within six to thirty meetings. Others need much more time. Clear goals and definition of the problem will answer questions about frequency and duration of meetings. What Are the Goals of Therapy? Typical goals are to: a) solve personal problems, b) learn self-management, 3) become more mature, and 4) create more satisfying relationships. Your most important relationship may be the one that has been the most neglected: your relationship with yourself. Our task is to help you create a more satisfying life, one that can be lived with integrity. For some that may mean finding their own voice, learning to speak on their own behalf; for others, to move past sadness, or to master fear; for yet others, to become more the author of their own life story. Our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world as in being able to remake ourselves. Ghandi |
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