Short-Term Therapy

Therapy can sometimes feel like a big commitment to a long-term relationship — and traditional therapy can be that. However, for some specific issues or problems with a defined focus, short-term therapy may be more appropriate than long-term deeper work. Short-term work can take place from just a few sessions to several months. It can be a good fit for when you are faced with a particular challenge, but overall, your life feels pretty good.
Some examples of areas where working short-term could be sufficient include:

· Relationship conflict (partner, family member, colleague, friend)

· Facing a tough decision

· Feelings about a current or upcoming life transition

· Stress at work

· Interrupting an unhelpful pattern

· Grief or loss that feels stuck or complicated

· Adjusting to a new diagnosis (your own or a loved one's)

· Preparing for a hard conversation you've been avoiding

· Parenting challenges at a specific stage

· Caregiver burnout

· Recovering from a disappointment, setback, or failure

· Social anxiety around a particular context (dating, public speaking, new job)

· Processing a relationship rupture or ending

· Managing anxiety around a specific event or season (medical procedure, holidays, anniversary)

· Navigating conflict between your own needs and family expectations

· Building confidence in a new role

· Re-entry after a leave of absence, illness, or major disruption

The idea is to work meaningfully on a specific issue you are currently stuck on or struggling with. Together we will identify what you want to be different — what success would look like — and begin, without extensive exploration of the past.

Sessions may include developing new skills, trying on a different perspective, practicing communication strategies, shifting unhelpful thought patterns, or experimenting with new ways to respond.