Contrary to what some might think seeking individual psychotherapy is not a sign of weakness. In fact, it is one of the smartest, most productive things you can do for yourself. Taking steps to improve yourself and your relationships shows an effort to pursue a healthy, thriving lifestyle.
I look forward to helping provide you with the tools you need as you seek to grow personally. First, I help you identify behavior and feelings you want to change. Then we work to identify fears and expectations that might have prevented you from previously making this change. We will explore new ways to relate to people and we work on the image of self that might be inhibiting achieving the behaviors that you desire to move toward.
As you read my articles, you will discover reasons to seek counseling, identify resources to help you find appropriate methods of meditation, and realize ways in which you can grow into dealing with and working out the problems that weigh you down. These articles are meant to address specific issues as well as provide a resource for you and others you think may benefit from reading them.
Adults Recovering From Childhood Sexual Abuse When you become ready to face the aftermath of childhood sexual abuse, you have begun a demanding journey towards life. You have already experienced one of the most isolating and confusing experiences any human … Continue reading →
What Happens In The First Session Some things you will explore in your first therapy session: – To begin by sharing what brings you to therapy – To describe how you want to change – To name what you have … Continue reading →
How Does Therapy Help? Through the process of exploring your issues you will have a chance to: a. Focus more closely on the changes you want. b. Identify common negative themes that reappear in different parts of your life. c. … Continue reading →
What’s Psychotherapy Like How Does Therapy Help 1st Session Stopping Therapy How Long Therapy Takes Making the Most of Your Therapy Resources for Individual Therapy Target Change Sheet Insurance and Psychotherapy A client’s perspective on her experience of therapy
Call Dr. Jim Walkup for a 10 Minute Telephone Conversation to see if counseling is right for you at this time. He offers hours both in his New York City office and in Bronxville, New York. You can reach him at 914 548 8645