I have dabbled in different therapy over the years - individual, career, money, and couples over the past 10-12 years give or take. I think in all I've probably seen over 10+ across all these facets.
While going through a divorce last year - I was struggling a lot, and talking to 2-3 therapists weekly.
There were therapists that mostly listened. There were some that trash talked my ex, which in the short time felt good, but long term wasn't really helping. There were others that recommended good resources - various books, podcasts, etc. I do think I learned something from each one.
In the end, I have only kept going with Josie for my therapist. She has truly changed my life - for the better.
- She taught me how emotions aren't a bad thing, and they help you gauge how you feel about situations, and how to manage them.
- She taught me how to be less harder on myself, and by practicing self love, that would result in me not accepting bad treatment from others in relationships.
- She taught me how to forgive.
- I learned how to stick up for myself, through baby steps. Through a letter or text. And over time I find myself getting better at it.
- She taught me how to resolve anything that was looping in my head. Whether it was the past, or making a hard decision.
- She helped me be a better mom - I used to find myself snapping after certain high stress situations, but can't even remember the last time that happened, and enjoy parenting more.
- She helped me look at people and situations from different perspectives and angles that have helped me understand people better.
She really cares about her clients. She's gone over our time even by as long as 30 minutes, because she really wanted me to get a certain concept down, or to get across something she thought would help me. She could easily charge 3-4x and she knows this, but purposely keeps her prices low so she is financially accessible.
People ask me - how do you know if your therapist is a good one? For me - I look at a few things.
- Do they make me feel better?
- Do I feel my life is changing in a meaningful / good way?
With that said, will she be the right fit? She has a free 1 hour consultation - which is very rare for therapists to give. I would say go ahead and give it a try. There is nothing to lose. read more