Frequently Asked Questions
Is this therapy right for me?
If you answer yes to the following, this therapy can help: Nothing I have tried seems to help me; I feel stuck; I am generally unsatisfied with life; I feel low energy most of the time; I find it hard to get up in the morning; I feel frustrated and irritable most of the time; My life and behaviors seem out of control.
What is holistic counseling?
CenterPath Therapy takes into account the whole person. You will be assessed with consideration given to mental health, physical health, nutrition, energetic health, spirituality, behavior and thought patterns, and history. Your therapist and you will determine a treatment plan to address the areas of your development where you need it most.
If holistic counseling takes into consideration spirituality, will I still benefit if I do not follow a specific religion?
Yes. Spirituality and religion are different. Counseling sessions will address the areas of your life where you feel full, connected, content, and whole. It will also address areas of your life where you feel something is missing, something is just not right, and you feel discontented. These are among the spiritual issues holistic counseling can address.
Will I be going against my religion if I opt for holistic counseling?
No. Center Path counseling services accepts and honors each individual's religious beliefs and works in the framework of those beliefs.
What is cognitive restructuring?
Cognitive restructuring refers to the process of creating new systems of response and thought creation in the brain through techniques of cognitive therapy and mindfulness training.
How long will my therapy last?
The length of therapy will vary depending on your goals and current and past life situation. Length of therapy will be determined between you and the therapist as you begin treatment planning.
Do I have to come every week?
The general modes of therapy work best with weekly visits. When your initial goals have been met, you and your therapist can negotiate meetings based on your level of comfort with your progress. One time sessions, or sessions on a continual basis are available depending on your goals for therapy.
What is meditation?
Meditation is simply sitting in content awareness in an effort to quiet the mind and body. There are many ways to practice meditation techniques. Ultimately, you will find that the mind will sometimes chatter to you, the body will also send you signals, but in meditation, you connect with a stillness that is innate, despite the wanderings of the mind. You simply acknowledge thoughts and sensations without acting on them as we usually do out of habit. It can be a very freeing experience.
What are "Walking Therapy Sessions?"
I provide walking therapy sessions for those clients who are interested in exploring movement, dialogue, and nature in their healing process. Just as in office based therapy sessions, each walking session will be different based on what comes up for each person. It is a creative process in which client and therapist partner in a process of discovery in the natural world with no office walls. Walking sessions are not social meetings, but are working sessions devoted to the healing process and related to the on-going goals of the client's therapy.
If you answer yes to the following, this therapy can help: Nothing I have tried seems to help me; I feel stuck; I am generally unsatisfied with life; I feel low energy most of the time; I find it hard to get up in the morning; I feel frustrated and irritable most of the time; My life and behaviors seem out of control.
What is holistic counseling?
CenterPath Therapy takes into account the whole person. You will be assessed with consideration given to mental health, physical health, nutrition, energetic health, spirituality, behavior and thought patterns, and history. Your therapist and you will determine a treatment plan to address the areas of your development where you need it most.
If holistic counseling takes into consideration spirituality, will I still benefit if I do not follow a specific religion?
Yes. Spirituality and religion are different. Counseling sessions will address the areas of your life where you feel full, connected, content, and whole. It will also address areas of your life where you feel something is missing, something is just not right, and you feel discontented. These are among the spiritual issues holistic counseling can address.
Will I be going against my religion if I opt for holistic counseling?
No. Center Path counseling services accepts and honors each individual's religious beliefs and works in the framework of those beliefs.
What is cognitive restructuring?
Cognitive restructuring refers to the process of creating new systems of response and thought creation in the brain through techniques of cognitive therapy and mindfulness training.
How long will my therapy last?
The length of therapy will vary depending on your goals and current and past life situation. Length of therapy will be determined between you and the therapist as you begin treatment planning.
Do I have to come every week?
The general modes of therapy work best with weekly visits. When your initial goals have been met, you and your therapist can negotiate meetings based on your level of comfort with your progress. One time sessions, or sessions on a continual basis are available depending on your goals for therapy.
What is meditation?
Meditation is simply sitting in content awareness in an effort to quiet the mind and body. There are many ways to practice meditation techniques. Ultimately, you will find that the mind will sometimes chatter to you, the body will also send you signals, but in meditation, you connect with a stillness that is innate, despite the wanderings of the mind. You simply acknowledge thoughts and sensations without acting on them as we usually do out of habit. It can be a very freeing experience.
What are "Walking Therapy Sessions?"
I provide walking therapy sessions for those clients who are interested in exploring movement, dialogue, and nature in their healing process. Just as in office based therapy sessions, each walking session will be different based on what comes up for each person. It is a creative process in which client and therapist partner in a process of discovery in the natural world with no office walls. Walking sessions are not social meetings, but are working sessions devoted to the healing process and related to the on-going goals of the client's therapy.