Our counselors provide therapy in Irvine, CA

My go-to approach for helping people in individual therapy is getting people to uncover why they are seeking this type of help at this time in their lives. I enjoy helping people do the necessary inner work required to experience positive change. Positive change can subsequently lead to a reduction in mental health symptoms. Discovering your why, doing the inner work, and experiencing positive change are some of the great benefits associated with individual therapy.

I teach the following tools in individual therapy:

• Self-reflection worksheets: Spending time in self-reflection can be useful in managing multiple mental health concerns.
• Positive affirmations: Powerful words or statements that help you remember who you are.

I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when the client can describe how they utilized a learned coping mechanism during a difficult time outside of therapy. Changed behavior is also an indication that meaningful progress in therapy is being made.

Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy by listening to a podcast that discusses situations similar to their own, practicing self-care on a consistent basis, and completing homework assignments to reinforce what was learned in therapy.

To prepare for your first individual therapy session, you can take a look at how your functioning in all areas of your life has been impacted by your current state of being. You can also decide what it is you hope to achieve during your time in therapy. Lastly, be open to the process as you explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.