Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. Most of us don't need reminding that our lives can be difficult. We strive, we struggle, and some of us truly suffer. At times many of us feel that we are not up to the task at hand. We may feel lost and may need someone who cares to stand with us and help us find our way. This may be a wise family member or friend, or it may be a clergy member or a therapist.
The good news is that life, like love, friendship, parenting, dancing, and most other things worth doing, is both difficult and good. My goal as a therapist is to partner with clients to help them recognize and make use of their own unique characteristics and strengths to create the change they seek. I focus on strengths and success and recognize that change almost always occurs in many small increments, each of which deserves celebration.
I pay particular attention to the quality of the relationship that we create together with the knowledge that the strength of that relationship is the biggest predictor of success in psychotherapy.
The good news is that life, like love, friendship, parenting, dancing, and most other things worth doing, is both difficult and good. My goal as a therapist is to partner with clients to help them recognize and make use of their own unique characteristics and strengths to create the change they seek. I focus on strengths and success and recognize that change almost always occurs in many small increments, each of which deserves celebration.
I pay particular attention to the quality of the relationship that we create together with the knowledge that the strength of that relationship is the biggest predictor of success in psychotherapy.
Services
If you or someone with you is having a serious mental health emergency, please do not wait for me or another therapist to get back to you.
Please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
It is important for you and for those who care about you.
Do it now.
For a situation that is not life-threatening, you can dial 211 for 24-hour assistance.
Please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
It is important for you and for those who care about you.
Do it now.
For a situation that is not life-threatening, you can dial 211 for 24-hour assistance.
Below are some publications and websites I believe would be useful to many.
Most, if not all, of the publications should be available through your local bookstore, Amazon.com, and perhaps your local library.
The websites, of course, are free.
This is a work in process.
I'll keep adding as I find useful resources.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John M. Gottman and Nan Silver - A very practical book for couples, complete with exercises that can be done together to strengthen the foundation of the marriage and decrease damage during times of conflict.
Most, if not all, of the publications should be available through your local bookstore, Amazon.com, and perhaps your local library.
The websites, of course, are free.
This is a work in process.
I'll keep adding as I find useful resources.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John M. Gottman and Nan Silver - A very practical book for couples, complete with exercises that can be done together to strengthen the foundation of the marriage and decrease damage during times of conflict.
Reviews
Be the first to review Stephen Diana, LMFT.
Write a Review
