Insights

Shame is a powerful emotion, lurking in the shadows of our minds, influencing our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It can often stem from childhood experiences and continue into harsh judgments of ourselves as adults.

One of the most memorable experiences in therapy is an “aha moment”. These are moments when everything just clicks.

Engaging in family therapy is a brave step toward creating a stronger and more supportive unit for all family members. Family therapy isn't just about solving a specific conflict. The ways of being together are created over time and become deep-rooted.

Therapy is a tool that can help you along your journey toward living your best life. Success in therapy requires your readiness to make change and finding the right match to support your change journey. It is work. It can be scary. But good therapy is worth the effort

If you and your partner are dealing with recurring conflicts, disconnection, or dissatisfaction with your relationship, therapy can help. Therapy can provide a safe space with an objective professional to help you reconnect and create the relationship you desire.

There is a myth that therapy is an opportunity to get advice. Based on this logic, therapists have all the answers, knowing what is best to solve the personal, emotional, and relationship challenges of others. It is true that therapists are experts, with years of experience and training. However, they are experts in change, not life.

Sometimes all you need is to talk about your feelings with a trusted person. If you are lucky enough to have that person, then therapy may not be what you need. However, sometimes friends and family are not able to provide the right support.

“I tried therapy once; it didn’t work for me”. It is sad to hear that someone has given up on therapy due to one experience. Therapy may not be the right solution for you, however there are many reasons for a lack of change.

People are sometimes hesitant about therapy out of fear of what to say in their first session. The first time in therapy can be scary, and therapists understand this. In the first session, the therapist’s job is to orientate you to therapy and work with you to begin mapping the journey ahead.