Elizabeth Rice

I will treat what you tell me with respect and great care. I am excited that you have given me the opportunity to be of help to you. I’m here to answers questions that have about therapy. I believe our work together will be most helpful to you when you have a clear idea of what we are trying to do. I strongly believe you should feel comfortable with me and hopeful about the therapy. When you feel this way, therapy is more likely to be very helpful to you. I view therapy as a partnership, a journey we take together. You define the problem areas to be worked on; I’ll use my knowledge to help you make the changes you want to make. Psychotherapy is not like visiting a medical doctor. It requires your very active involvement. It requires your best efforts to change thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. For example, I believe that it is beneficial to tell me about important experiences, what they mean to you, and what strong feelings are involved. This is one of the ways you are an active partner in therapy. An important part of your therapy will be practicing new skills that you will learn during our time working together. You will learn new ways of looking at your problems that will be very helpful for changing your feelings and reactions. I believe that therapy should encompass the whole person: body, mind, spirit, and emotions. Our human complexities make us vulnerable to imbalances, which may arise when one of our interconnected parts is affected. In other words, when one area of our lives is not working properly, our overall health may suffer. The agreed-on interventions will enhance your capacities, bring you increased quality of life and resolution to problems, and facilitate transitions to a place of emotional healing. Seeking help is not an admission of weakness, but a step towards understanding and obtaining relief from distressing symptoms. I’m honored to be part of your journey.