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"If you’re reading this I want to encourage you in your search for a therapist. Making that first call is one of the most difficult and hopeful things you can do about your situation."
My first goal in therapy is the establishment of the therapeutic alliance, the relationship
is the foundation for the work that follows. Spirituality is an important facet of what I do
because it leads to hope, hope leads to action, and action brings change. Depth psychology
addresses the underlying wounds that result in repetitive, unproductive, sometimes even
self-destructive behavior.
It is also very challenging, if you are looking for a specific technique, I may not be the right therapist for you. On the other hand, if you’re willing to face your issues in a deeper, meaningful way, I promise that I will bring honesty, compassion, and a sense of humor, as I believe that laughter is as important as insight. You can email, text, or call me to set up a 15-20 minute zoom consultation. I do not charge for that. If I'm not the right therapist for you, keep looking, there’s a therapist out there for you. Thanks for reading this.
– John A Otte | PsyD
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The Therapeutic Alliance
This refers to the attachment between therapist and client. The attachment itself is about the mutual goal of forming a relationship focused on the healing of the client. The fact that our society supports such a relationship is a bit of a miracle. The relationship is protected by law, and for that reason and several others is, I believe, sacred.
Making the Unconscious, Conscious
The second mechanism has to do with psychoanalytic theory.
The
truth that we operate with unconscious motivations due to
repressed emotions and memories is more accepted today than it was in Freud’s time.
However, many still resist, in spite of significant supporting research from
academic communities and mental health professionals.
The Desire to Get Well
it is my belief and experience that everyone has an innate desire to get well. This desire is sometimes matched by a shadow desire to remain sick and destructive. However, provided adequate support, the desire to get well is much more powerful and clients inevitably begin to blossom, provided they are willing to do the work of therapy which can be very difficult and painful.
