As I mentioned in part one (which you can find here: https://travishowellslpc.com/the-therapeutic-relationship/) the therapeutic relationship (the alliance between you and your therapist) is necessary to help you make positive change but it has certain limits. Your therapist knows many of your most personal thoughts and secrets and needs to protect them for your safety and […]
The Therapeutic Relationship
The Therapeutic Relationship No, this isn’t about dating your therapist. In fact, that’s a really bad idea because they likely know very private things about you might not even share with a significant other so that can never be an equal partnership. What I’m talking about is the kind of relationship you have with […]
What do I do in Therapy?
That’s a question most everyone has wondered before coming in for the first time. Most people have a vague idea about what therapy is like, either from watching TV or from hearing about the experience from someone else. There’s this vague notion that you talk to someone about your problems and that someone somehow makes […]
I’m Confused. What Kind of Therapist are You Again?
While reading my last post you may have noticed that there are a lot of different kinds of therapists. I think it would be good to explain them to clarify what it is I do and what separates me from other mental health providers. To be clear, all the providers I will be talking about […]
When Should I Come to Therapy?
I think this is one of the most important questions people can have about therapy. Knowing when to seek out services for your mental health isn’t as clear cut as say, going to a doctor for a broken bone. I need to clarify a few terms before we go too far though. First, there are […]