What happens in therapy? The therapeutic process is not easily described in general statements. It varies depending on the personalities of the therapist and the client and the particular concerns you bring forward. The best therapists understand this process is both science and art. My sessions are designed to feel relaxed and conversational. In our early sessions I will be getting to know you, and determining how I may be of the most help to you. There are many different methods I may use to deal with the concerns you hope to address. Therapy often involves discussing unpleasant aspects of your life, so you may experience uncomfortable feelings like sadness, guilt, anger, or frustration. On the other hand, therapy has also been shown to have benefits for people who go through it. Therapy often leads to better relationships, solutions to specific problems, and significant reductions in feelings of distress. But there are no guarantees of what you will experience. The therapeutic process requires an active effort on your part. In order for therapy to be the most successful you will have to work on things we discuss in our sessions both during our time together and on your own between sessions.