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| Amy H. Olson, L.C.S.W., C.E.D.S., P.A. |
What to Expect From Therapy
Therapy is rewarding, but it can be difficult, and it can take a
while for you to feel better. The problems you struggle with
today have probably been around a while, so it makes sense
that it will take some time. Psychotherapy, although proven
effective, is not an overnight cure. It is possible you could feel
worse before you feel better. This is because you will be
working through thoughts and feelings you have been
avoiding consciously and unconsciously. Many variables
factor in when considering how long you will need therapy,
such as your support system at home as well as co-existing
substance and mood disorders.
while for you to feel better. The problems you struggle with
today have probably been around a while, so it makes sense
that it will take some time. Psychotherapy, although proven
effective, is not an overnight cure. It is possible you could feel
worse before you feel better. This is because you will be
working through thoughts and feelings you have been
avoiding consciously and unconsciously. Many variables
factor in when considering how long you will need therapy,
such as your support system at home as well as co-existing
substance and mood disorders.
The first phase of therapy is the "getting to know you" part.
During your first session, which will last approximately 50
minutes, you will be asked to complete brief paperwork for
information such as contact numbers, other health care
providers and payment and insurance information.
As we begin our session, I will try to understand the
problem as you understand it. This will involve my asking
questions about the history of the problem, your past and
current relationships, physical health, goals for yourself and
other things of that nature. During our first few sessions my
understanding of your concerns will grow, as will my ideas
for how we might go about addressing the problem together.
During these sessions you will get a good sense of
whether you feel comfortable with me, and if you trust I can
be helpful to you.
During your first session, which will last approximately 50
minutes, you will be asked to complete brief paperwork for
information such as contact numbers, other health care
providers and payment and insurance information.
As we begin our session, I will try to understand the
problem as you understand it. This will involve my asking
questions about the history of the problem, your past and
current relationships, physical health, goals for yourself and
other things of that nature. During our first few sessions my
understanding of your concerns will grow, as will my ideas
for how we might go about addressing the problem together.
During these sessions you will get a good sense of
whether you feel comfortable with me, and if you trust I can
be helpful to you.
| How long does therapy take? |
| Getting started |
| A Safe Place for Growth |
Being entirely
honest with
oneself is a
good exercise
Sigmund Freud
honest with
oneself is a
good exercise
Sigmund Freud