Reasons People May Consider Psychotherapy:
It is worthwhile to consult with a mental health professional for assessment and
treatment of these symptoms!
Therapy Helps People to:
Dr. Novello has an integrative approach and may draw on different psychological
approaches during the course of therapy to deal with the problems that you hope to
address, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, family systems,
psychoeducational, developmental, and humanistic interventions. Therapy is a
cooperative endeavor and a client works together with a therapist to establish the
objectives of treatment, which can include relief of symptoms, solutions to specific
problems, increased insight, or improved relationships.
Therapy can result in a number of benefits for you including better relationships,
solutions to specific problems, and significant reductions in feelings of distress. But in
order for it to be successful, active efforts will be required on your part to be involved,
honest, and open to changing your thoughts, feelings, or behavior. Change may be
easy and swift or even slow and frustrating. There is no guarantee regarding how you
will respond to therapy, however research clearly supports the overall effectiveness of
psychotherapy. While therapy can have many benefits, there are also risks involved.
Since therapy often involves remembering and discussing unpleasant memories or
aspects of your life, you may experience uncomfortable feelings like sadness, guilt,
anger, frustration, fear, etc. However, these are important catalysts for change.
I strive to provide a safe space in which you can experience uncritical acceptance and
explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through focused attention and
empathy, I hope to promote self-understanding and to be a consistent and
understanding presence in your life.
- Sadness, tearfulness, or grief
- Hopelessness or thoughts of death
- Low motivation and lack of energy
- Feelings of guilt or low self-esteem
- Decreased social interaction or interpersonal conflicts
- Less pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
- Difficulties concentrating and functioning at work or school
- Fatigue or sleeping too much or too little
- Changes in weight or appetite
- Restlessness and irritability
- Anxiety or symptoms of panic such as palpitations
- Harmful behavior toward self or others
- Obsessive or compulsive behaviors
- Bizarre thoughts or behavior
- Difficulty overcoming traumatic events
- Difficulty adjusting to changes in family or employment
It is worthwhile to consult with a mental health professional for assessment and
treatment of these symptoms!
Therapy Helps People to:
- Increase insight by identifying the factors that contribute to their symptoms
- Set realistic goals to enhance their well-being
- Alter negative or distorted thinking patterns to improve their view of events
- Learn new coping techniques and problem-solving skills
- Reduce their presenting symptoms and complaints
- Regain a sense of well-being and reestablish balance
- Identify and verbalize feelings
- Feel more fulfilled in personal relationships and enjoy interactions
- Express themselves in a safe and understanding environment
- Experience validation and reassurance
- Process previous traumatic experiences that may underlie their emotional
concerns - Increase their self-esteem
Dr. Novello has an integrative approach and may draw on different psychological
approaches during the course of therapy to deal with the problems that you hope to
address, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, family systems,
psychoeducational, developmental, and humanistic interventions. Therapy is a
cooperative endeavor and a client works together with a therapist to establish the
objectives of treatment, which can include relief of symptoms, solutions to specific
problems, increased insight, or improved relationships.
Therapy can result in a number of benefits for you including better relationships,
solutions to specific problems, and significant reductions in feelings of distress. But in
order for it to be successful, active efforts will be required on your part to be involved,
honest, and open to changing your thoughts, feelings, or behavior. Change may be
easy and swift or even slow and frustrating. There is no guarantee regarding how you
will respond to therapy, however research clearly supports the overall effectiveness of
psychotherapy. While therapy can have many benefits, there are also risks involved.
Since therapy often involves remembering and discussing unpleasant memories or
aspects of your life, you may experience uncomfortable feelings like sadness, guilt,
anger, frustration, fear, etc. However, these are important catalysts for change.
I strive to provide a safe space in which you can experience uncritical acceptance and
explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through focused attention and
empathy, I hope to promote self-understanding and to be a consistent and
understanding presence in your life.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
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