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Five Signs that You have Found a Great Therapist (Even if it’s not me)

Posted on October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 by hopehealchange

by Josh Jostock A quick Google search of “therapists near me” will quickly lead you to a website called Psychology Today. There you can scroll through an endless list of therapists, psychologists and social workers. All of their bios sound somewhat the same. They provide a “non-judgmental safe-space where client and clinician can explore the difficult challenges of life.” They, “use CBT, mindfulness, and person-centered therapy to assist the client in empowering themselves and living a happier, more fulfilled life.” I’m not knocking these people or their bios… mine sounds something like that. Ultimately, we have to take our best and most intuitive guess as to which professional will be the best fit. But how can you tell if you have a skilled and fantastic therapist upon the beginning parts of therapy? Below are 5 signs you picked a great therapist. (Hint: I saved my most important one for number 5). There are several other characteristics and factors that make Read more [...]

The Do’s and Don’t’s of Supporting Your Child Through Their Therapeutic Process

Posted on March 7, 2024July 9, 2024 by hopehealchange

Providing therapy for kids and adolescents is something I look forward to everyday that I come into the office. Sadly, many therapists miss out on that opportunity. If many therapists are being open and honest, a part of the reason they turn away minors is because they don't want to have to manage the parent(s) on the side. However, I find that just about every parent is great at letting me do my job as long as we establish the boundaries and expectations of their child being in therapy with me. They are more concerned with supporting their child during therapy. Many parents ask me, "What should I ask after session?" or "Should I say anything at all about the therapy?" It can be a helpless position--Investing money into the process and then having to be a bit in the dark for a stretch of time. The good news--you'll eventually get feedback in regards to the case and we always begin the process with a parent meeting. But waiting for the feedback requires patience and trust. A parent needs Read more [...]