therapeutic alliance

  • Exploring the Depths: Therapy Beyond Symptom Reduction

    Exploring the Depths: Therapy Beyond Symptom Reduction

    Therapy isn’t just for times of crisis or managing symptoms; both of these solution-focused therapies are necessary and helpful in certain seasons of our lives. However, engaging in depth work through psychodynamic psychotherapy moves beyond these “last resort” therapies and into a proactive tool for long-term wellness and personal growth and development. Shifting From…

  • Why Your Therapist Matters

    Why Your Therapist Matters

    Every time I meet with a prospective patient, I share a critical piece of information: Our relational “fit” is critical to the success of their therapy. Therapeutic Alliance We call this the therapeutic alliance, and it is essential for good psychotherapy. This “fit” or “alliance” isn’t just about getting along with each other, it’s…