My Best Results Over the past two decades I have done therapy with people from all walks of life, adults to children, and all sorts of issues. I have learned a few things along the way. Depending on the problems being addressed, therapy can be brief, or may take up to a year or more. On average, effective therapy happens in 8 to 15 sessions over the course of three to six months. Without a doubt, I can say that the best results are experienced when appointments are kept on a regular basis, and when the goals are clearly stated.

Realistic Expectatons Here's how to become frustrated and quit therapy:      1) Expect that each session is going to yield good feelings.      2) Expect that each session will produce fantastic insights.      3) Expect that in each session you get all of your money’s worth. Here's a practical and realistic approach:      1) Expect therapy to be an experience in which some sessions will end in good feelings, and others will end with painful feelings to learn from.      2) Expect that some sessions produce insights, and others may produce temporary puzzlement.      3) Figure out for yourself how much you can afford to spend on your mental health, budget that per month, and then forget about it, so that you can focus on the therapy and not the dollar.

Good Planning I am a big believer in the idea that we can only get to a destination that has been determined. The most effective way that you can achieve goals in therapy is to clearly identify them. I have the most success with my clients who set clear goals with me. This worksheet can give you some ideas on how to do this.

Notification I know how busy things can get, so I would be glad to notify you of your upcoming appointment by emailing you. Let me know if you are interested in a reminder.