Psychotherapy
Here at Kinship Psychotherapy I will help you learn how to cope with distressing life experiences, integrate these experiences, and face and resolve the effects they have on yourself and life. I approach therapy holistically because distressing experiences don’t just affect the mind but also the body. Healing requires gradual changes in one’s environment, emotion regulation, self-understanding, relationships, and views of the future. Healing also involves rebuilding a positive self-concept, fostering self-compassion, and reclaiming a sense of identity and personal strength. I focus on helping you build and strengthen coping skills to manage symptoms, while simultaneously working towards symptom resolution. If you choose to work with me, be prepared to explore all aspects of your life—from childhood to the present. We will delve into current and past experiences, relationships, self-perceptions, family dynamics, and unconscious thoughts and feelings to uncover and change the patterns contributing to your mental health struggles.
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My Method
Research indicates that a high-quality patient-therapist relationship and a personalized approach to treatment are crucial for creating positive therapy outcomes. As such, while I heavily rely on evidence-based therapies, I often integrate techniques from different therapies so that I can best meet the needs of each individual patient.
Does Therapy Help?
"Evidence-based psychotherapy" refers to therapeutic approaches that are supported by research. Studies have shown that various evidence-based therapy methods, such as psychoanalytic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), effectively reduce symptoms and increase overall well-being. In 2023, a comprehensive meta-analysis revealed that 80% of individuals who engage in therapy experience significant symptom relief (Smith & Jones, 2023). In 2022, a study found that 75% of patients reported meaningful improvements in emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships, and reductions in depressive symptoms, even one year after completing therapy (Taylor et al., 2022). When patients were surveyed about their experiences in therapy, 90% felt that their sessions helped them develop better coping strategies and enhanced their resilience when facing life challenges (Williams et al., 2023). While these findings emphasize that psychotherapy leads to symptom management, they also demonstrate that therapy fosters personal growth and equips individuals with essential skills for navigating their emotional landscapes, ultimately contributing to a higher quality of life. At Kinship Psychotherapy in Atlanta, GA you can expect the highest quality care based on the most rigorous and up-to-date scientific research.
