When we work with an individual, we always start by getting to know you first and building an understanding of your strengths and your goals. We may also try to get a picture of your family and what your childhood was like in order to see if there are any events or patterns that are relevant to your goals. Part of therapy might include things like building coping skills, and assigning exercises to try between sessions.
One of the benefits of working individually is that we can focus entirely on you and your concerns. There may be times when it seems that your concerns might be better addressed by including someone else, such as a partner or family member. If these situations come up, we will discuss the possible advantages and considerations to bringing someone else into therapy with you.