Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy looks at how feelings, relationships, and past experiences shape what is happening in your life now.
Read MoreWhy the Therapy Relationship Matters
In exploratory therapy, the relationship between you and your therapist is part of how the work happens.
Rebecca Victor, LP-D
Questions That Matter to You
Why the Therapy Relationship Matters
In exploratory therapy, the relationship between you and your therapist is part of how the work happens.
More than a setting
A steady, attentive relationship gives you room to say things you may not say elsewhere. Over time, it can become a place to notice how you relate to others, including expectations of being judged, disappointed, or misunderstood.
Feelings about the therapist
It is common to have reactions to a therapist, such as warmth, frustration, or worry about what they think. In exploratory work, those reactions are welcome topics rather than something to hide.
Your feedback matters
You can tell Rebecca if something is not working, if a session felt off, or if you want to change the pace. Those conversations are part of the process, not a breach of it.
Finding the right fit
The relationship is why fit matters so much. A free 15-minute consultation is a place to ask about fit and practical arrangements. Onboarding happens only after you both agree to try working together.
Frequently asked questions
What if I do not click with the therapist?
Fit matters. If it does not feel right, you can say so, and a referral discussion may help.
Is it normal to feel nervous at first?
Yes. Many people feel nervous at the beginning.
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How to Know If Therapy Is Working
Exploratory therapy does not always change things on a straight line.
Read MoreA conversation about fit comes first.
Ask about a free 15-minute consultation. Onboarding follows only after you agree to try working together.