Since the days of Sigmund Freud, talk therapy has come a very long way. While the couch is mighty comfortable, it is no longer a must in the talk therapy world. And Freud, while considered the father of talk therapy, is not the leading style in the modern world. More and more we are prioritizing our mental health. This means we are looking for ways to process emotions and thoughts, regulate our nervous system, talk about things that bother us or cause anxiety, and find healing when we have lost a loved one. It is like exercise for the brain as well as the body. This is the modern goal of what we think of as talk therapy.

Here is what it looks like:

You walk in a room and notice the relaxing decor and sit in a comfortable chair (or couch) across from a counselor/therapist. And then, you are given the floor! It is your time to talk and be heard. Your time to be seen and your pain witnessed by another human who is safe and non-judgmental. This is a place where your mental health matters. A place where you are able to talk about anything you would like to talk about. The therapist listens and offers guidance, compassion, support and ways to heal.

You might have heard the fancy terms; cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, somatic experiencing, mindfulness, internal family systems, etc. These are simply tools used in talk therapy sessions to help heal from grief, trauma, symptoms of anxiety, depression, etc.

The goal for me as a provider for mental health services is to build trust so that you feel safe enough to feel completely heard and witnessed during your talk therapy session.

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