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 […]
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 […]
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 […]