Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

The first session, I will ask a lot of questions to start to gain an understanding of what your life has looked like to this point, what has brought you in, what you hope to gain from therapy, and what our work together may look like to best meet your needs. I want to try to understand what exactly is currently going on in your life that led you to reach out, how your past may have contributed to your present, what supports you have or you need, and what your goals are for yourself. It's also a time for both of us to assess whether we are a good "fit" for one another. Finding the right therapist is essential, and someone who worked well for one may not work well for another. I want you to feel free to ask me whatever questions you may have, to see whether I am a good fit for you. I would be happy to meet for a free, 15 minute call, prior to an intake session, to see whether we are a good fit. Feel free to reach out via Grow messenger or via email at darylldouglas @ hushmail.com to set that up.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I am innately a nurturer, and am deeply empathic, so being in the role of support person comes naturally to me. I believe that we should always help where we can, and it is in my nature to see the best in everyone. I naturally seek to understand who people are at their core and why they develop into the people they become, but I simultaneously strive towards growth and self-actualization. I believe this life is a precious gift, and we all deserve to have our time here be fulfilling and meaningful. I am grateful and honored to be part of a profession where I can dedicate my life to helping others become the best version of themselves. The growth and change I have been privileged to witness in my clients over the past 15 years has been a profound honor. I see therapy as "soul work," and have found that it generally requires us to deconstruct our past experiences, deeply held belief systems, and examine how we think, feel, and behave. It often requires us to identify what we truly value, and how we can live in accordance with those values. Frequently, it is hard, painful, and difficult, but ALWAYS the results are worth it.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I specialize in working with the adolescent and young adult population, and I absolutely love to work with that age group. I enjoy working with young people to navigate the various challenges they face, including social issues, life transitions, and difficulty in relationships, by building resiliency, gaining empowerment, and identifying inner strengths. Transitioning between different life stages, and growing in general, can be both amazing and terrifying at the same time. I am so honored to walk that crazy path with my clients, and to work with them to identify and challenge what is holding them back, offer support and validation, and to develop coping strategies that work best for them in order to find emotional balance and maximize their potential.

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