Following is a personal note.
(What I think about Psychotherapy)
Through the years, I have learned that we are all on a journey
searching for meaning and purpose in life. When we encounter pain,
suffering, grief, loss, and conflicts, we learn how to suffer, survive and
cope with this part of life. Hard times can be an opportunity to develop
and grow.
Many people don't need to talk to a therapist, because they have
learned necessary coping skills and have enough support from family
and friends. Talking to a therapist is an individual decision. If you
hesitate to see a therapist because you are too afraid or unsure, try to
find the energy to face your fears and doubts. Consider calling or
emailing me.
Again, others may be trying to deal with a serious conflict, mental
illness or emotional problem; and psychotherapy provides the only way
to cope.
Still others have weathered the storms of trauma, loss, survival and
recovery. Then, having accomplished this, they want to improve even
more – to become better persons, better spouses, better parents, better
workers. They feel better and have a better outlook, so they want to talk
to someone about what’s next. For them, talking to someone helps find
the motivation to do the work needed to change.
If what you have read rings a bell for you, give me a call. I would
welcome hearing from you.
(What I think about Psychotherapy)
Through the years, I have learned that we are all on a journey
searching for meaning and purpose in life. When we encounter pain,
suffering, grief, loss, and conflicts, we learn how to suffer, survive and
cope with this part of life. Hard times can be an opportunity to develop
and grow.
Many people don't need to talk to a therapist, because they have
learned necessary coping skills and have enough support from family
and friends. Talking to a therapist is an individual decision. If you
hesitate to see a therapist because you are too afraid or unsure, try to
find the energy to face your fears and doubts. Consider calling or
emailing me.
Again, others may be trying to deal with a serious conflict, mental
illness or emotional problem; and psychotherapy provides the only way
to cope.
Still others have weathered the storms of trauma, loss, survival and
recovery. Then, having accomplished this, they want to improve even
more – to become better persons, better spouses, better parents, better
workers. They feel better and have a better outlook, so they want to talk
to someone about what’s next. For them, talking to someone helps find
the motivation to do the work needed to change.
If what you have read rings a bell for you, give me a call. I would
welcome hearing from you.
Paul Lohkamp Celebrating thirty four years as a clinical social worker. |
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Paul’s BIO:
After 20 years of hospital and community services, including chemical dependency
and psychiatric inpatient and outpatient units, Paul opened office practice of
psychotherapy in 1995. A cognitive-behavioral therapist, Paul also trained in marital
therapy, "brief, client-centered therapy", and the Behavioral Therapy Institute for
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and phobias. In 2008-2009, Paul trained in EMDR,
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - advanced training in stress and
trauma treatment.
After 20 years of hospital and community services, including chemical dependency
and psychiatric inpatient and outpatient units, Paul opened office practice of
psychotherapy in 1995. A cognitive-behavioral therapist, Paul also trained in marital
therapy, "brief, client-centered therapy", and the Behavioral Therapy Institute for
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and phobias. In 2008-2009, Paul trained in EMDR,
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - advanced training in stress and
trauma treatment.