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People come to therapy for many different reasons. Perhaps you are
having problems with a relationship that is important to you. You
may be stuck in an addictive cycle or a dead end job. Maybe you
feel you are held back in life by a lack of self-esteem, or a habit of
uncontrolled anger, or you may feel overwhelmed without even knowing
why.
As a cognitive-behavioral therapist, I help people bring about positive
changes in their lives, through an exploration of their thoughts,
behaviors, and feelings. I act as a coach, helping clients in
setting and achieving goals, developing insight into internal blocks,
and overcoming them along the way. In our first session, I will
ask you a lot of questions about yourself, to help me understand what
your concerns are, and why you are
seeking counseling. I will also give you a chance to ask any
questions you may have about me, or about the therapy process, to help
you feel more comfortable talking about personal issues. Once we
establish what your goals are for therapy, I may ask you to do
"homework", such as reading a book, keeping a therapy journal,
or monitoring your daily moods.
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Since this
will be your therapy, I am very open to any suggestions you may have on
how to proceed. Therapy is a very personal and enriching
experience. Many people come in looking for an answer to a
specific problem, and find themselves engaged in a process of growth and
change that enriches their lives in unexpected ways. It takes
courage to ask for help.
In the end, therapy is a gift you can
give yourself.
Mirandi Babitz, MFT
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