by wholeselftherapy | Jan 9, 2024 | Thoughts About The Therapeutic Process
Psychotherapy is more of an art than a science. There are many different modalities or methods of doing therapy and equally as diverse a set of theories about “what works best” in the therapy process. Despite all of those variables, there are proven ways...
by wholeselftherapy | Dec 11, 2023 | Thoughts About The Therapeutic Process
Are you a clinician that wants to do some of your own work? Are you seeking a therapist’s therapist? Awesome! First, let me say, kudos to you, for doing your own work. As a profession, psychotherapy is one of the most meaningful and most rewarding work...
by wholeselftherapy | Sep 6, 2022 | Thoughts About The Therapeutic Process
“I want a therapist to call me on my shit…” Over the last ten years in my private practice, I occasionally hear this request from new clients. “Are you the kind of therapist who will call me on my shit?” “Yes, I am,” is...
by wholeselftherapy | Jan 6, 2021 | Self-Care Practices, Thoughts About The Therapeutic Process, Uncategorized
Self-compassion for therapists sounds like it’s a given, right? Psychotherapists are some of the most compassionate people I know. Many of us are temperamentally sensitive and predisposed to caregiving. By the time we hit graduate school and our professional...
by wholeselftherapy | Nov 28, 2020 | Thoughts About The Therapeutic Process, Uncategorized
How often should I see my Therapist? “How often should I plan to come see you?” This is a question I often get from prospective clients early on in our work together. My answer: every week. Therapy is a unique relationship, and has the potential to be one...
by wholeselftherapy | Oct 27, 2019 | Thoughts About The Therapeutic Process
Lately I have had a lot of talks with brave souls, reaching out for support as they endeavor to get clarity and work on themselves. During my free consultation by phone these individuals have expressed some desire about the type of therapist they want. “Are you...
