Our counselors provide therapy in Maitland, FL

My go-to approach for individual therapy is solution-focused brief therapy. I prefer solution-focused brief therapy because, with solution-focused brief therapy, individuals are asked to draw on their past successes, strengths, and resources to create their desired future. I appreciate the respect this method has for clients and that it is non-judgmental and compassionate. I have also seen the effectiveness of a positive approach.

In individual therapy with solution-focused brief therapy, I help you develop tools and skills based on your current strengths that you can use moving forward. These tools and skills may help you change harmful behaviors, achieve your life goals, and manage difficult situations.

I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when they see themselves as capable, strong, and wise. A client also is making meaningful progress when they can see a way toward their goals. Most of all, I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when they are experiencing hope and optimism.

Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy by keeping an eye out for when their problems are less present or gone altogether. The client can then identify what is different about these times, and do more of what is already working. Clients can also keep a journal of their distress while rating it on a 1-10 scale.

To prepare for your first individual therapy session, you can reflect on this: From the time you set up this visit to today, what have you noticed that’s already slightly improving? If you have done therapy before, what worked best for you? You can also think about your goals for therapy. What would you like to be different in your life as a result of the therapy? Don't forget to bring a list of your current medications.