Since graduate school, I have been hyped about therapy. The therapeutic process is so incredible to me. I was spending my weekends searching on YouTube to somehow find a therapy session to watch so I could practice the skills I saw. I love good therapy. I also happen to be wildly passionate about bad therapy but that’s a song for another time.
I’ve been practicing therapy for seven-ish years, and I have certainly become more comfortable. I have moved on from Youtube videos to podcasts but because of my comfort, it had been a hot minute since I intentionally practiced more skills.
The other day I had a client running late as we as humans do at times, and instead of mindlessly scrolling I decided to be mindful. To breathe deeply and decide on my intention for the session. I landed on a skill I wanted to try and practice it all day in my sessions. It made a difference, and I was exhausted.
I know anxiety therapy can be overwhelming
It was a reminder to me that those clients of mine sitting across from me on the couch are also exhausted by setting new and unfamiliar intentions. They are showing up filled to the brim with anxiety and unsure if this is worth the risk. It’s an incredible honor to be the one that gets to be with these people. They are sharing with me some of the most personal and intimate details of their lives, and that deserves to be met with kindness and compassion. I know I say this all the time but those that I work with are incredible. They transcend the former versions of themselves into something nobody could ever imagine they would become. They try and try and try. They get discouraged and want to give up but then they try again. They show up week by week investing in themselves and little by little they end becoming a different version of themselves. I’ve watched this process happen over and over again yet even still, every single time, I’m baffled. After I watch them bend and become, we sit across from each other in awe of what has transpired. It’s magic. The therapeutic process is even more incredible than I ever imagined it as a graduate student.
Even though therapy is hard, it’s worth it.
This year is really teaching me to do some of my own work and to put myself in experiences where I can remember what my clients are feeling. Making changes is hard. Managing anxiety is hard. Trying to be a better therapist is hard but when it aligns with our goals and values it’s worth the risk and effort. It’s worth it because we transcend little by little.
Looking for an anxiety Therapist in Utah?
I fully believe in the power of therapy for all of my clients and you. I know if you are here, you’re probably struggling and want to feel better. Therapy can help you feel better. I know asking for help is hard for you, and this isn’t easy, but I know it will be worth it. This Northern Utah Counseling Clinic has an anxiety therapist who can help you achieve your goals. To begin counseling, follow the steps below:
Meet with a therapist for anxiety
Begin achieving your goals
Online Therapy in Utah
I know it’s already hard to reach out for help, and thinking about having to find time to travel to another appointment might seem overwhelming. I provide online therapy in Utah so that you can access a therapist as conveniently as possible. This can help you save time in your schedule while still achieving your mental health goals.
Counseling online means that if you are located in Logan, Salt Lake City, Heber, St. George, Cedar City, and more, we can work together.
Other mental health services provided by Maple Canyon Therapy
Anxiety therapy isn’t the only counseling service provided at this Utah County Counseling Clinic. Other mental health services Maple Canyon Therapy provides are body image therapy, birth trauma therapy, EMDR therapy, eating disorder therapy, and binge eating disorder treatment in Utah.