My Approach to Helping
Do you feel stuck in a failing relationship, difficult family situation, a bad job and wonder how you got there? Do you walk through life feeling like you're wearing a mask, where you can't be yourself and you can't trust others? Sometimes the impacts of early experiences, especially those that were painful or traumatic, follow us into the present and affect the way we feel about ourselves and the ways we relate to others. We are burdened with feelings of shame and unworthiness and failure.
You are not alone. Within a caring and supportive therapeutic relationship, I work with clients to develop greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and resilience. Together we'll explore your feelings, your circumstances, and your options. Our sessions will be safe spaces where you can bring your true thoughts and feelings to our work together. Ultimately my clients feel better about themselves, better about their relationships, and have a renewed sense of purpose and fulfillment.
More Info About My Practice
I serve clients in both Delaware and Pennsylvania. I offer in-person appointments as well as video and phone sessions. Visit my website for more information: https:www.terryramseycounseling.com
What I Love about Being a Psychotherapist
I believe in the healing power of being heard and understood. Having been through my own therapy journey, I know what it feels like to be on both sides of the therapy chair. I know the vulnerability and trust it takes to work with a therapist, and I have a deep respect for clients that allow me to be part of their journey.
Important Factors for Choosing a Therapist
A therapist should be someone you feel safe with and comfortable talking to. Is the person warm, supportive, respectful? Do they create a safe space to talk about difficult topics? A client should feel they can raise any topic they choose, and be met with compassion and empathy. A good therapeutic relationship is essential for therapy to feel beneficial.
What I Say to People Concerned about the Therapy Process
Many individuals know intuitively when something is missing from their lives. There's an emptiness they can't shake, and a lingering sadness all the time, even if they can't put it into words. You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from talk therapy. There's great value and benefit from sitting down with a professional and just gaining some insight about what's holding us back from feeling happier. Sometimes we just need a safe space to talk about things we can't talk about with anyone else. A place to unpack old baggage we're carrying around. A place to cry. A place to be angry. A place to grieve. You're worth it.
