ODYSSEYMental Health

Removing obstacles to growth. 

We work from the notion that we all have an innate propensity for self-realization.  Our work together in therapy is not to "make you grow," but rather to remove obstacles to growth, and then allow you to naturally move toward what you want to experience and feel in life.  To a large extent, we'll be identifying and addressing the obstacles, so you then get to see "where growth takes you."

We work with people, not diagnoses.

We understand the demands of a health care system that is built around specific diagnosis and focused therapy that then addresses the diagnosis.  We're able to work within that type of system, but we take extra care to also allow for the gradual unfolding that takes place as we get to know you (and as you get to know us).  You are primary, and diagnoses are secondary...merely a way of getting clear about what particular obstacles you face.

The various stages and transitions in life are full of ups and downs.

Since we are all going through a particular stage in life, I don't think any of us ever "arrive."  We're all on a journey (or "Odyssey"), and we see therapy as a shared experience between two fellow travelers.  Our job is to pull in focus on your path.  In this process, we'll talk about how you experience (and how you want to experience) your thoughts, feelings, actions, relationships, and sense of belonging & meaning. 

We draw on many theoretical approaches as a way of continually being curious about your experience and asking questions that clarify, all with an understanding that our therapeutic relationship is central.  We'll talk about that relationship as a way of understanding your life outside of therapy. 

All of this will be done within the context of your stage in life and the issues that particular stage brings with it.  No doubt, it's work - but we think you'll find the rewards to be worth the effort!