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Psychotherapy is a unique experience, in that it is acceptable and encouraged that you share all of your thoughts and feelings, to include those that you might more typically withhold in other contexts. Ideally, you will have an experience of feeling affirmed/acknowledged, thoroughly listened to, and seen as a complex human being. That said, it can take a long time to feel free enough to share yourself in this vulnerable way, and it is important that we move at your own pace, plus respect that there are reasons why certain pieces of you are kept protected away. You lead the way; I will support you in your process. I do not impose an "agenda" on you, as that would be coming from me and not from you. I support your autonomy. Psychotherapy looks different for every dyad, and we will figure out the best course. This may change over time. You may be someone who is looking to free associate throughout the sessions, with me more so in the background, offering thoughts or questions every so often. You may be someone who is looking for a somewhat more active exchange, and/or to work through interpersonal issues right in the session with me. Some long-term "goals" might include: increased self-compassion, more sense of purpose, more flexibility and/or structure, more emotional range, more comfort in your body, more rewarding connections, more hope, more ability to tolerate ambiguity, more solidity in yourself in navigating the challenges of the world, etc.