Seeking out therapy is an individual choice. There are many reasons why people enter therapy. Sometimes people seek help in dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, body-image, or long-standing psychological issues. Other times, people enter therapy in response to unexpected challenges such as divorce, the loss of a loved one, or parenting a difficult child. Therapy is right for anyone who is interested in getting the most out of their life by taking responsibility, creating greater self-awareness,

Psychotherapy is a treatment process designed to resolve personal problems, facilitate emotional healing, deepen self-knowledge, promote personal growth, improve communication skills, and foster healthy relationships. The treatment process takes place in the context of a professional relationship between a therapist and a client (i.e. individual, couple, family). This relationship exists only and solely for the purpose of helping the client and evolves within an atmosphere of safety and acceptance.

Therapy can provide insight and new perspectives into life’s challenges and can help create solutions to difficult problems.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) are mental health professionals trained to work with individuals, couples, children, and families. They are licensed to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, behavioral problems, and address a wide array of relationship issues within the context of the family system. LMFTs have graduate training (a Master’s or Doctoral degree) in marriage and family therapy, have completed all the requirements for licensure (i.e. 3,000 hours of supervised experience), and have passed two rigorous state board exams.