Individual Therapy for Adults
“A good fit” between therapist and client isn’t bullshit. It’s crucial. So keep looking for the right fit until you actually find it. First, think of something you’re not comfortable telling most people. Then ask yourself - “do I think this therapist will judge me if I tell them?” and if so, “can I at least tell them I’m afraid they’re judging me?” If the therapist says something like, “now let’s talk about why you might worry about that” then get the f* out of there. To be fair, eventually we may talk about that but only because shame is such a worthy adversary.
Couples Therapy
Usually people worry that the therapist will align with their partner and they’ll end up feeling even worse. It’s actually a great sign if you hate your therapist together occasionally! That’s a happy team.
We’ll focus on helping your team function with stronger communication as our primary foundation. Our walls are built on appreciation - perspective, workload, and mutual frustrations. The roof isn’t just icing on the cake. It’s defibrillating the shared sense of humor that solidified your connection in the first place.
Testing
Dr. C-W’s first question will be: have you ever done testing before? Often, people who come to see us were diagnosed with a particular condition in childhood, which has evolved over time. In those cases, we are engaging in a psychological “tune up” to make sure that the current diagnosis and treatment plan is up-to-date. Plenty of other adults have never done testing before, and are curious about their cognitive, emotional and social profile. Testing involves an intake appointment, one or two half-day sessions and more often than not, a couple of questionnaires you can complete virtually. The process is very different from therapy, so please feel free to call and ask for more information. All your questions are good questions.