Why Psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy is a space where you can slow down and make sense of what’s been going on for you, at your own pace, and in your own way. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating. Together, we work to understand these experiences more clearly and find ways forward that feel meaningful and sustainable.

My approach is collaborative and tailored to you. I draw on a range of evidence-based therapies, including trauma-informed and insight-oriented approaches, and adapt them to suit your goals and preferences. Whether you’re looking for practical strategies or a deeper understanding of yourself, therapy can support lasting change over time.

The evidence:

-Psychotherapy significantly reduces symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and many other common mental health disorders;

-A landmark meta-analysis of nearly 400 studies found outcomes for people receiving psychotherapy were far superior to those not receiving it;

-Psychotherapy is at least as effective as medication for many conditions, including depression;

-Psychotherapy effects tend to be more durable than medication, with lower relapse rates after treatment ends;

-For some conditions, psychotherapy + medication performs significantly better than either alone;

-Patients report improvements in self-awareness, self-agency, social functioning, emotional processing, and overall wellbeing, not just symptom relief;

-Therapeutic relationship between therapist and patient is the biggest determinant of outcomes (more than specific model);

-Longer-term psychotherapy tends to be more effective than shorter-term for many people;

-Combining research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences increases likelihood of positive outcomes;

“The range of therapies share one theme common to all: the effort to change something about a person. Beyond what the various therapies share in common, they differ substantially in their look and feel. Some are more oriented toward the symptom, are time-limited and focused, and usually feature a rather active stance on the part of the therapist. Other therapies are more oriented toward the patient or client’s more global personal growth, tend to be longer-term and more multi-focal, and usually feature a more non-directive style from the therapist. The process of therapy, at least theoretically, should follow from the goal.”

Teri Quatman