Adult Individual Therapy

Many of us struggle to slow down and check-in with ourselves, and, as a result, we end up living much of our lives on “auto pilot.”

We may feel that we are just “treading water,” simply moving from one stressor to the next, or feeling stuck, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious or alone. When something or someone causes us to pause long enough, it is common to find ourselves asking, “How did I even get to this point?”; “How did things get this painful?” We may notice we have been defaulting to patterns in relationships or ways of coping, even if they do not feel like they are effective. Often a part of us may have a sense that there is a different way to live our lives, but we struggle to create those changes necessary to do so.

At Slate, we are skilled at helping you examine the parts of your life that do not feel like they are working for you, whether it is patterns in a relationship, ways you cope with emotions, handle stressful life events and transitions, or manage overwhelming thoughts or events in your past.

We aim to help you understand where your patterns come from and then collaborate with you to create new ways of being and relating that better meet your needs. As a staff, we recognize that people do not exist in a bubble, and we are skilled at considering how our context can limit, and also support our ability to make the changes that are important to us.  

Our Process

We recognize that taking the step to begin the therapy process can sometimes feel daunting and may even create its own stress. We believe that change is based in an empathic, trusting, and collaborative relationship. In the initial therapy sessions, your therapist collaborates with you to explore your concerns and develop a shared understanding of the changes you want to make in your life. This process enables you and your therapist to develop a plan for therapy that meets your individual needs. 

We view clients’ ability to reflect and be open in the midst of challenges as a signal of strength, not a sign of weakness or failure. We take seriously the trust our clients place in us when they make the decision to begin therapy. Ultimately, at Slate we aim beyond the alleviation of negative symptoms in our clients’ lives. Instead, we collaborate with each individual to create change that ultimately allows for more connection, balance, and fulfillment.  

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