What To Expect from Therapy

The foundation of psychotherapy is the relationship between you and the psychotherapist. There are different philosophies and orientations to psychotherapy, but a critical piece is you feeling the relationship is meaningful, connected, and thus one where you can talk as openly and honestly as possible.

I will be attempting to listen deeply to what you want from psychotherapy, as well as what has occurred or is absent in your life that brings you to me. I will also want to hear about the primary relationships in your life. Most importantly I want to hear what it is that is hurting you, perplexing you, or puzzling you.

Most persons do not come to psychotherapy as the result of a problem that quickly occurred, and thus psychotherapy typically takes time to be effective. There is really not a way for me to tell you how many sessions will be needed for what you bring. We decide together as you let me know if what you want from psychotherapy is occurring or not, and if what hurts, perplexes, or puzzles you is getting better. Satisfied clients are my best and most effective referral resources, so to have you come longer than is necessary does not benefit you or me.

You may feel a real sense of relief in the initial sessions. I also like to caution you that psychotherapy will also at times be difficult and tiring because you are addressing and exploring feelings and thoughts that will be uncomfortable, all for the purpose of achieving the positive growth you desire. My desire is to be helpful to you in achieving results that last, are foundational, and impact at the root level what is troubling you so that you achieve greater mastery in having the life you want.

For additional information and insight into what to expect for your therapy session, please contact Stan Yancey at (919) 215-0516.