Dr. Lozada-Murray provides individual therapy to teens and adults. In individual therapy, the therapist treats the client on a one-on-one basis. Individual therapy allows the therapist and client to focus on each other by establishing rapport, building a therapeutic alliance, and working together to solve the client’s issues. Most issues are not solved within one or two sessions, so expect that therapy could take several weeks or months to be resolved. More complex issues could take longer, so it is important to have reasonable expectations about the duration of therapy. Many clients chose to remain in individual therapy for several years for “maintenance,” self-care, or prevention of mental health issues.
What are sessions like?
Therapy sessions typically last 45 to 50 minutes. In your first appointment, your therapist will ask you questions to get to know you and your circumstances better. Oftentimes, goals for therapy will be identified in the initial sessions in order to help clients start working towards resolving their personal struggles.
Common issues for seeking therapy include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Problems adjusting to changes
- Anger management
- Stress management
- Time management
- Coping with life events
- Improving relationships
- Help reducing or eliminating unhealthy habits
- Separation and/or divorce
- Behavioral concerns
- Grief and bereavement
- Help achieving goals to become more successful
- Adjusting to changes due to COVID-19
How are sessions conducted?
Dr. Lozada-Murray conducts individual therapy through in-person visits or through Telehealth. Telehealth sessions provide a safe and convenient way to conduct individual therapy to protect the health and safety of our clients. Telehealth offers confidential sessions that are HIPPA- compliant. It is recommended for individuals with health concerns, mobility issues, transportation issues, and/or busy schedules. Telehealth patients are emailed a unique link shared by your therapist. Join the session through your phone, tablet, or computer. Telehealth is advised for individuals who can have a quiet, private space free of interruptions and distractions.