Individual Therapy
Serving Westport, New Canaan, Darien, and Greenwich, CT and all surrounding areas
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you struggle to manage your problems? If so, you are not alone. The National Institute of Mental Health reports over a quarter of American adults experience depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders in any given year.
Some may experience significant relationship problems and concerns. Others may suffer with low mood, overwhelming anxiety, stress and worry, negative thinking and/or rumination. There may be feelings of unworthiness, lack of self confidence or issues of unbearable social anxiety. The reasons individuals come to therapy are countless but the objective is always the same – to be liberated from these problems and concerns. To be free. To learn how to live a happier and more fulfilling life.
Goals of Individual Therapy
Life can certainly be overwhelming at times and everyone at one point or another can use the help of a supportive, caring, reliable professional to guide them through the rocky waters of life.
The goal of individual therapy is to provide a safe space from which to explore your thoughts, feelings and concerns in a non judgmental environment. Together we look to improve the quality of life through self awareness, self exploration and behavioral modification.
Empower Your Journey to Healing
Most individuals come to therapy with an issue or problem that they have been struggling with unsuccessfully for a long, long time. This problem may have begun to interfere with tasks of daily living, the problems may have started to ruin relationships or may have slowly sucked the joy out of life.
My work with individuals focuses on utilizing the following modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused individual therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I also use elements of CBT, DBT, mindfulness and positivity training. I teach relaxation techniques and am a really big proponent of breath work. I am a practitioner of Transcendental Meditation and sometimes if it’s useful we will get into meditation. I use the strategies and tools that work for you to make the changes you need to make.
“I had never been to therapy before and did not know what to expect. Jayne made me feel so at ease and sharing uncomfortable details became almost natural. She is a great listener and after a few sessions I felt right at home. I had come to see her for serious anxiety and social issues. We were able to slowly work on problem issues and make changes. I feel so much better now than I have in years and years. My anxiety is under control and I feel way more confident. I see possibility where before I saw darkness. Thank you Jayne. You saved me!”
Approach
After we get to know one another and feel comfortable together, my primary goal is to deeply understand how the problem we are looking to change functions. I uncover the history of the problem and how it is maintained. Once we understand how the problem works, together we will craft a response, utilizing tools and strategies to change the problematic dynamics and move to healthy behavioral change. Each week we meet we will review what we tried and we will analyze what worked and what didn’t – we will change our plan and focus, as needed, until the problem has been eliminated or successfully moderated.
Our goal is to get you out of a repetitive and stuck mode to a place where you feel freer, healthier and happier overall.
Types of issues addressed
In individual therapy a sampling of the many issues that we may confront together include but are not limited to:
Anxiety, stress, overwhelm
Depression, low mood, irritation
Issues of low self worth, lack of confidence
Body dysmorphia, eating disorders
Relationship problems
Difficult life transitions
General unhappiness, lack of motivation
Confusion about life choices
Social anxiety
Sexual dysfunction
Addictions
Loneliness
The benefits of individual therapy are countless.
There are individuals caught in endless loops of anxiety or depression; unable to enjoy life and those around them because they are always worried about “what-if’s” or feel so exhausted they cannot participate in the simple pleasures of daily living. Anxiety, Depression and Mood Disorders are sticky webs that patients get caught in and don’t know how to find their way out of.
Our work together is geared quite simply to create a happier, more productive you.
FAQs
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Individual therapy, also known as counseling or talk therapy, is a one-on-one session with a licensed therapist. It focuses on exploring your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to help you better understand yourself and address personal challenges. Individual therapy provides a safe and confidential space to work through issues like anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, and stress.
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Individual therapy is effective because it offers personalized support tailored to your specific needs. With a trained therapist, you can identify patterns in your thoughts and behaviors that may be holding you back. By creating a trusting therapeutic relationship, therapy helps you develop new coping strategies, gain insight, and make meaningful changes in your life. Research shows that therapy can significantly improve emotional well-being and overall mental health.
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To get the most out of individual therapy, it’s important to be open and honest with your therapist. Set clear goals for what you hope to achieve, and be willing to explore difficult feelings or experiences. Regular attendance and active participation in your sessions are key. Reflecting on your sessions between appointments and applying what you learn in your daily life will help you maximize the benefits of therapy.
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In our sessions, you can expect a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you feel heard and understood. During the first session, we’ll discuss your concerns, goals, and background. As therapy progresses, we’ll work together to explore underlying issues and develop strategies to address them. Each session is tailored to your unique needs, helping you gain new insights and work towards personal growth.
Location
Based in Westport, CT, Jayne provides HIPPA Compliant Telehealth Services to clients across New Canaan, Westport, Darien, Greenwich and the surrounding area, to ensure convenient access to care from the comfort of your own home.
Email: info@jaynegottschalk.com
Phone: (203) 293-3900