My approach to therapy...
In today’s world, we’re taught the answers to our problems are found in titles, marriages, appearance, material objects, outward success, & money. No matter the ailment, there’s something to chase that’ll make you whole. Modern notions of happiness confine us because, deep down, we know the satisfaction eventually fades. As we become disillusioned to achievement, consumerism, & the newest health fads, we begin to long for something real. This disparity between our deeper needs & the contemporary recipe for fulfillment leaves us feeling empty.
Change & healing require a deeper level of reflection. Our unconscious minds hold our memories, dreams, fantasies, automatic reactions, & our hidden beliefs. In therapy, we explore the unconscious, giving us new insight & opportunities for growth. Modern self-help approaches emphasize controlling thoughts, positivity, & wellness, but that's only the surface.
By investigating dreams, recurring thoughts, & emotional reactions we can form a clear picture of your motivations, blind spots, & deeper needs. Working through past experiences helps us understand what influences your behaviors & worldview. With new insights we can identify what limits you. Instead of trying to solve all of our problems, we outgrow them.
You're welcomed to reach out for a free phone consultation to see if I'm the right therapist for you!
Robert Keehn, LPC
Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist