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Psychotherapy, or "talk therapy," is a psychosocial form of mental health treatment used to treat a variety of mental health disorders and concerns. Whether on an individual, family, or group level the primary aim of psychotherapy is to assist individuals with developing increased insight into their experiences and to encourage behavior change in an effort to resolve psychological, emotional, and behavioral difficulties and promote growth. Some forms of psychotherapy focus on thoughts, thoughts processes and beliefs, others focus more so on emotional responses and interpretation of experiences (e.g., the meaning), while others are most concerned with observable behavior.

As a licensed individual, marriage, and family therapist, I pay special attention to how past and present relationships shape identity and influence stress. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds and with various stressors including chemical and behavioral addictions such as compulsive technology use or compulsive sexual behavior, mood disorders such as depression or bi-polar disorder, anxiety and panic disorders, dissociative processes, personality disorders, occupational stressors, and stressful relationship dynamics. Please reach out for a free phone consultation or send me an email to further discuss your needs and get a clear picture of how therapy will address your concerns.

Psychotherapy is the individualized treatment of psychological disturbances or issues. It may also be used for personal growth and self-discovery. At Lepage Associates we have therapists who specialize in common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, relationships/couples, and general daily stress, and all are also skilled at self-growth. Psychotherapy uses the relationship and communication between client and therapist as the primary vehicle for accessing and addressing sources of discomfort or unhappiness in the client. In addition at Lepage Associates we rely on empirically-validated therapies to address problems. Psychotherapy helps clients gain perspective on their problems, in....