Psychotherapy
How does it work?
Psychotherapy at Let Me Heal You, referred to as therapy or talk therapy, involves licensed mental health professionals using a range of scientifically validated methods to assist people of all ages in achieving a happier, healthier, and more productive life.
Our team of clinical psychologists, psychotherapists, and psychodynamic specialists work with individuals, couples, families and children to help them overcome a range of mental health and emotional issues. We use a variety of therapies and non-medical based treatments to help you address your feelings, deal with inner conflicts, and cope with grief and distress.
Learn how to choose a psychologist, how therapy works, how long it lasts, and what should and shouldn’t happen during psychotherapy
This form of therapy is collaborative, grounded in the therapeutic relationship between the client and the therapist. In a supportive setting you can freely express your thoughts and feelings with an impartial and non-judgmental trained professional.
Together, you and your therapist will explore and understand the feelings and modify the thought and behavior patterns that are impacting your well-being. By the end of your therapy journey, not only will you have addressed the initial concerns that prompted you to seek help, but you will also have acquired new skills to effectively manage future challenges.
Who can provide psychotherapy at Let Me Heal You?
Clinical psychologists, counseling psychologists, counselors, psychotherapists, marriage and family therapists and clinical social workers specialize in working with individuals, couples, families and children.
How do I choose a psychologist at Let Me Heal You?
Not every presenting problem is treated by every mental health professionals; so during the appointment booking phone call we ask you about your concern so that we can input into our ‘matching protocol’ to match you with the therapist who is most competent and first available to address your needs.
We do also see that good “chemistry” with your psychologist is critical, so we encourage you to see the first session also as an interview of your therapist. As they ask you questions to figure out the treatment plan, you can also ask you’re your therapist about their training, clinical expertise, and experience treating problems like yours.
This therapist will be on your mental health journey, and that can often times be for months, so it should be someone makes you feel comfortable and inspires confidence. Because the first session can be a bit anxiety provoking and overwhelming, sometimes it takes people two sessions to make the decision about the right fit.
If you do not feel that there is a chemistry between you and your assigned therapist, please raise with Let Me Heal You Client Care Coordinators and they will assign someone new to you at no charge.
When should I consider therapy?
First, its important to note that anyone can benefit from therapy as a reflective practice where they meet with a therapist to gain insight and cultivate self-awareness and to understand the motivations and patterns behind their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Second, you do not have to wait until you are really unwell to engage in therapy, and often times if you wait till you are really unwell, then your physical, mental, and relational health unncessarily suffers and the treatment can be prolonged.
There are some signs that indicate that you will benefit from therapy right now:
- You feel an overwhelming, prolonged sense of helplessness and sadness
- Your problems don’t seem to be getting better despite your efforts and the help of family and friends
- You find it difficult to concentrate on your work, academics or carry out other daily activities
- You worry excessively, expect the worst or are constantly on edge
- Your actions, such as drinking too much alcohol, taking drugs or being aggressive, harm you or others
What questions should I consider before therapy?
When you’re ready to select a psychologist, think about the following:
- If the therapy for me, with my partner, family, or for my child?
- What are my main goals for therapy?
- How far am I willing to drive?
- What days and times would be convenient?
- What is the therapist’s cancellation policy?
- Do I prefer a male or female therapist?
- Any other preferences?
- Is the therapist I am interested in, licensed and qualified to address my concerns?
- Will I use my health insurance or employee assistance program to pay for psychotherapy?
- If I am paying out of pocket, how much can I afford?
- Am I ok with online therapy?
What issues or life experiences can therapy help with?
Therapy at Let Me Heal You gives you the opportunity to address any difficult life experience or problematic pattern including:
- Addictions
- Adjustments
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Attention Difficulties
- Behavioral Difficulties in Children
- Bereavement and Grief
- Body Image
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying & Harassment
- Caregiver Burnout
- Chronic Illness or Disability
- Complex Trauma
- Coping in Crisis
- Cultural and Identity Issues
- Digital Abuse or Addictions
- Depression
- Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
- Educational Difficulties
- Existential Crises
- Hallucinations:
- Job-Related Burnout
- Life Transitions
- Low Self-Esteem
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Nervous System Dysregulation
- Panic Attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting Difficulties
- Performance Anxiety
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Prenatal/Postnatal Depression
- Redundancy
- Relationship Difficulties
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Difficulties
- Sleep Disorders
- Social Skills Difficulties
- Social Anxiety
- Stress
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Trauma
- Vicarious Trauma
Therapies & Services
We offer a variety of therapies to suit individual needs including: