Mary Fry Counseling LLC

Deciding to start therapy can feel overwhelming. Maybe you are new to counseling and you're feeling unsure of what to expect. Maybe you have decided to revisit therapy again and you're looking for a new therapist or a different experience. Whatever the circumstance, you have recognized it's time for some help making a change. Let me share a little bit about what you can expect from me to help you in your decision making process.

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Our first session will consist of an intake assessment to explore your needs and goals for therapy and to get an idea of what underlying causes and/or diagnoses we need to address collaboratively. During this time, it will also be important for you to get to know me. I will be checking in to see if you feel like we are a good match. It is very important to me that you feel confident in our ability to work well together and that my approach is helpful for you. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most important elements of counseling and a true predictor of success in therapy. 

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My main approach to counseling is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT has been shown to be very efficacious in treating a variety of mental health disorders, especially depression and anxiety. In CBT, we explore how your thoughts impact your feelings and behaviors. We asses what kinds of unhelpful thinking patterns may be influencing mood fluctuations and the decisions you make. I will help you identify those thinking errors, understand how they may have developed and teach you how to challenge and change them with you. "The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts."