I think a lot of people come into therapy hoping for a three-session miracle. And I get it. Life hurts. You’re tired of struggling, tired of repeating the same patterns, and you want relief now. But therapy doesn’t work that way. Healing isn’t fast, and it isn’t linear. It’s relational. It takes time, trust, and consistency.
When you start therapy, you’re not just signing up to “talk about your problems.” You’re beginning a relationship. The therapeutic process depends on connection, the kind that’s built slowly, through honesty, safety, and respect. Before we can even talk about changing behavior or making life decisions, we have to build a foundation where you feel seen and safe enough to be real. That doesn’t happen overnight.
As therapists, we don’t rush to label or diagnose. We spend time listening, observing patterns, and understanding context. A diagnosis isn’t a judgment, it’s a tool. It helps us identify what’s happening beneath the surface and guides how we approach your care. That takes time, and sometimes what seems clear at first changes as we get to know you better.
Each session adds a layer to that understanding. We uncover things you’ve hidden, habits you’ve normalized, and emotions you’ve avoided. We challenge narratives that no longer serve you. Some weeks feel like progress. Others feel like setbacks. That’s part of the process. Growth doesn’t always look like forward motion; sometimes it looks like sitting still and learning to tolerate discomfort.
If you’re coming to therapy hoping to change your life in three sessions, I want you to know this: change is possible, but it requires commitment. Just like any other relationship worth having, this one takes time. The work happens in the space between sessions; how you reflect, practice, and show up for yourself outside the therapy room.
Therapy isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about long-term healing. It’s about rewriting your story one truth at a time. That's what we are here for!