Individual Therapy
"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change."
— Carl Rogers
Individual therapy is one-on-one work between you and your therapist. Our philosophy stems from person-centered therapy: talk therapy led by you with support, empathy, and nonjudgment from your therapist. Whatever brings you into therapy will be met with space for processing and exploration. Sessions are collaborative and your therapist is dedicated to helping you build a clearer understanding of yourself so you can move forward with more confidence and less weight. You don’t need a crisis or “problem” to start therapy. Many people start therapy because they want a safe space to process their emotions, understand themselves, and make desired changes. We utilize several different types of therapy, dependent on your therapist and your treatment needs. Learn more about how we approach individual therapy below.
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Anxiety
Depression
Stress management
Mood swings
Emotional regulation
Low self-esteem
Self-worth issues
Chronic worry
Panic attacks
Irritability/anger management
ADHD, ASD, AuDHD
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Major life changes (moving, career change, divorce)
Career stress/burnout
Academic stress
Identity exploration
Aging/life stage transitions
New parenthood
Empty nest
Retirement adjustment
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PTSD, Complex PTSD
Childhood trauma
Complex trauma
Medical trauma
Grief and loss
Compassion fatigue
Burnout
Adjustment Stress
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Attachment issues
Boundary setting
People-pleasing
Codependency
Family of origin issues
Friendship struggles
Dating anxiety
Divorce/breakup recovery
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Self-esteem and confidence
Identity exploration (including gender/sexual identity)
Perfectionism
Imposter syndrome
Life purpose/meaning
Personal growth
Areas We Support:
Who We Work With:
Adult children of emotionally immature parents
Ethically non-monogamous (ENM) and polyamorous individuals
First responders
Individuals with a history of attachment trauma
Individuals with complex trauma (C-PTSD)
Kink-identified individuals
Neurodivergent individuals
Queer and LGBTQIA+ individuals
Sex workers
Teens and transitional age youth (TAY)
Therapists and educators (helping professionals)
Transgender and gender-diverse individuals
We welcome everyone into our therapy space and honor who you are as an individual while understanding the context of your world and how it impacts your mental health. Many of our therapists have specific populations they have specialized in through their education and experience.
The Therapy Process
Consultation & Intake
Therapy begins with a brief 15-20 minute phone call to assess for fit between client and therapist, followed by a 50 - 90 minute intake session where the therapist gathers background information, history, current symptoms, and reason for seeking therapy.
Assessment & Goals
Initial therapy sessions will focus on exploring current challenges for you or your partnership. You and your therapist will identify what needs to address and collaboratively set both short-term and long-term goals to work towards.
Working Phase
As therapy progresses, the work deepens to understand how you think, feel, and connect with others. Moving beyond immediate concerns, your therapist and you will work on understanding the origin of patterns, process emotional pain, build healthier boundaries, and begin to shift long-standing beliefs about yourself and your relationships.
Maintenance
Session focus shifts from deepening insight to applying what you’ve learned in your daily life and relationships. This phase supports you in strengthening new patterns, maintaining emotional awareness, and navigating challenges with greater confidence and flexibility. Some clients choose to continue with periodic check-ins, while others may decide to conclude therapy when they feel ready, with the option to return as needed in the future.