The Therapeutic Process

You may have questions about how psychotherapy can serve you. On this page I hope I can provide some clarification about the domains of therapeutic intervention at Lux Nocturna.

Building Structure

Maybe the stress of your situation can make it difficult to always think clearly. You may find it is easier said than done to apply steps for effective problem solving. Therapy can offer feedback that develops a helpful insight into where you are compared to where you want to be. This process is carried out flexibly while keeping focus on priorities, goals, and overcoming barriers. I’ll help you organize the factors of your challenges in a way that helps you respond to them confidently.

Validating the Experience  

Often it can be therapeutic to simply be reminded that your experience is real and worthy of compassionate attention. You may feel yourself at times pressured to dismiss your problems or view them as an inconvenience. While no one wishes to struggle, we can still take the time to view them as they show up and make thoughtful choices about how we show up as well. I want you to feel heard and know that the potential to reach healing milestones in your life is not a dismissal of the legitimacy of your vulnerability.

Discovering Your Purpose

We all have underlying deep, personal motivators that inform how we go about life. Bringing more awareness to what that looks like for you can help you have a closer relationship to your values and define your purpose. I believe one’s values are so powerful since they can exist and have profound importance whether or not things are going well for you. Purpose can look different for everyone. Together we can work on uncovering the meaning behind what you do and how you do it. This way we can foster a sense of personal satisfaction as you navigate a complex existence.

Processing Social Experiences

Part of life is encountering other people, some we’ve known our whole lives and some we have a more limited history with. People are complex and when two complex beings intersect, it can be anything but straightforward at times. You may find it difficult to approach or respond to other people in a way that’s comfortable. Maybe you are frustrated by not being where you want to be in your relationships. Whether it’s about conflict, boundaries, loneliness, communication, or anything else that involves you and others, I can help you navigate the social world.   

Developing Skills

There exist many techniques, both mental and behavioral, that can utilized in the face of a challenge. Therapy can assist in equipping you with the skills that best respond to your needs. This can include reviewing strategies for approaching a specific issue, engaging with prompts that involve your thought processes, and learning about self-regulation. It can also mean discussing lifestyle choices that have impact on your mental health.