What's My Approach to Therapy?
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, whether you’ve been in therapy before or you’re starting for the first time. Admitting you’re struggling is hard. Being vulnerable is hard. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you show up. We can go at your pace, and we’ll focus on what feels most important to you.
My style is a mix of warmth, humor, and directness. I go deep, I ask real questions, and I will gently challenge you and call things out when needed. At the same time, my priority is creating a space where you feel safe enough to be honest, even about the parts you usually keep to yourself. Therapy doesn’t have to feel stiff or clinical to be effective.
Ultimately, my hope is that therapy feels relieving. Less heavy. Less lonely. A place where things start to make sense and you can finally exhale a bit. If you’re feeling unsure but something in you knows it’s time for support, that’s enough to start.
My Practice & Services
In addition to weekly therapy, I also offer intensive therapy using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Intensives can range from extended 90 minute sessions to half day or multi day formats, depending on what feels most supportive for you. These are designed for people who want deeper, more focused work without stretching the process out over months.
ART is a trauma focused approach that works directly with the brain and nervous system, without requiring you to repeatedly retell your story or relive every detail of what happened to you. You don’t need to explain or justify your pain for it to be real or worthy of care. This can be especially helpful if you’ve experienced recent trauma, feel emotionally flooded when talking about the past, or have tried traditional talk therapy and felt stuck or exhausted by revisiting painful memories with little relief.
What many clients appreciate most about ART is that it tends to feel gentler and more contained, while still being effective. So far, every client I’ve worked with using ART has reported noticeable relief after their first session. While everyone’s process is different, intensives can be a powerful option for those who are ready for meaningful change without feeling like they have to reopen wounds over and over again.
If you’re curious about whether an ART intensive might be a good fit, you can find more detailed information on my website at https:www.kaitlynbpsychotherapy.comtherapy-intensives, or we can talk through options during a consultation.
Had a Negative Therapy Experience?
Had a negative therapy experience before? Trying again can feel intimidating, frustrating, or just not worth the effort. I get why slamming the door shut on therapy might sound like a reasonable option. If it didn?t help or left you feeling misunderstood, guarded, or worse? Walking away can feel like you're protecting yourself from future harm.
And yet, the fact that you?re here suggests something else too. Even if avoiding therapy felt easier, the pain didn?t actually go away. That doesn?t mean therapy as a whole isn?t for you. More often, it means the fit wasn?t right. The relationship with your therapist matters, and feeling safe, respected, and challenged in the right ways makes a real difference. That?s why I offer a free 15-minute consultation and encourage people to talk to more than one therapist before deciding. You?re allowed to be selective. Therapy should feel like a choice and leave you feeling hopeful... not something you endure.
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