Therapy is all about change. Oftentimes we sincerely want to change things about our thoughts and behaviors, but find ourselves unable to do so. This paradox of wanting to change while feeling stuck can make us frustrated, angry, hopeless or confused, among other things. But these types of circumstances are exactly what good therapy can help alleviate. We can learn to let go of old patterns of thinking and feeling that don’t serve us well and move forward, creating a new story for our own life. What a powerful opportunity!

Thinking of going to therapy can be quite intimidating for most of us. Effective therapy involves exploring and talking about areas of our life which may make us feel uncomfortable. Many of the issues people bring to therapy are persistent, I believe, because the person has not been able to find a way to open up to someone at a deeper level. For this reason, in order to get any real insight and lasting change from therapy, we really need to find a skilled therapist we trust. The quality and trust of this relationship between the therapist and the client is the core foundation of good therapy. 

Please know that I have experienced my own struggles with life too. I spent years in denial and resistance regarding my own issues before I finally became willing to work on myself. I realized that if I were to really recover my life and change my path, I would need to address those things about myself that I didn’t really want to admit or talk about. I didn’t want to face the regret, shame, rage, fear. guilt, loneliness and other difficult emotions that I was constantly trying to run and hide from. But when I really committed myself to my own recovery, including professional psychotherapy, I found that I was able to reinvent and truly repair and change my life.

It has been said, “It’s the journey, not the destination, that matters”, which I really relate to. This journey of ongoing self-examination has helped me to realize that we all have a fantastic opportunity to really live this life, to reinvent ourselves, to create a new story. I am so grateful that this experience has truly inspired me help others along their path too. I look forward to helping you.

With Gratitude,

John