Welcome!
Beginning therapy can be a frightening and overwhelming step. I understand! However, I believe you are and can be brave in the face of uncertainty. No matter how big or small your situation is, therapy can help!
Johanna Landry
Licensed Professional Counselor
EMDR-Certified Therapist
My areas of focus for individuals 18 years and older:
Trauma
EMDR
Depression
Anxiety
Postpartum anxiety/depression/adjustments
Grief
Addiction
Codependency
Eating Disorders
Self-Esteem
Relationship Issues
Women’s Issues
What is therapy?
“Therapy, also called psychotherapy or counseling, is the process of meeting with a therapist to resolve problematic behaviors, beliefs, feelings, relationship issues, and/or somatic responses (sensations in the body). Beginning therapy can be a big step toward being the healthiest version of yourself and living the best life possible—no matter what challenges you may be facing. Through therapy, you can change self-destructive behaviors and habits, resolve painful feelings, improve your relationships, and more…”https://www.goodtherapy.org/what-is-therapy.html
What really happens in a therapy session?
FAQ about therapy sessions!
Q: Do I have to be “sick” or “disturbed” to go see a therapist? NO!
Q: How can I choose the right therapist for my goal/situation?
Q: What actually happens during a therapy session?
Q: Will I have to talk about my childhood?
Q: How long will I have to go to therapy?
Q: Is meeting with a therapist over the phone—or through video chat—just as effective as meeting in person?
Q: Why see a therapist? Why not just talk to a friend or someone in my family?"
Answers: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-grown/201512/what-really-happens-in-therapy-session
To sum it up:
Therapy is a valuable tool that can help you to solve problems, set and achieve goals, improve your communication skills, or teach you new ways to track your emotions and keep your stress levels in check…If you are curious about working with a therapist, that curiosity is worth pursuing. Consider setting up one or two sessions, keep an open mind, and see how things unfold. You have very little to lose and, potentially, a lot of clarity, self-understanding, and long-lasting happiness to gain.”
Answers: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-grown/201512/what-really-happens-in-therapy-session
What is EMDR?
“EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms. Ongoing research supports positive clinical outcomes, showing EMDR therapy as a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences (Maxfield, 2019). EMDR therapy has even been superior to Prozac in trauma treatment (Van der Kolk et al., 2007). Shapiro and Forrest (2016) share that EMDR therapists in 130 countries have successfully treated millions.”
https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/
