Pamela von Kleist(She/Her/Hers)

Asking for help is not always easy. However, it is the first step towards feeling better and leading a happier, healthier life. Mental health is an important part of overall wellbeing. One of the main reasons people seek therapy is to find solutions to long-standing problems and ultimately, to break unhealthy patterns and make lasting change. Therapy can be a place to learn about yourself, to gain perspective, and to learn new ways of thinking about and interacting with the world. There are risks and benefits to treatment. You may experience increased distress when addressing challenging aspects of your life. The process of therapy may cause uncomfortable or painful feelings, such as sadness, guilt, anxiety, anger, or frustration. Counseling may bring up painful memories. I want to create a safe place for you to talk about your problems without fear of criticism or judgement. Change may be difficult but is possible even if the obstacles seem unsurmountable. The benefits of psychotherapy depend on the issue(s) being addressed and may include improved relationships, improved communication skills, improved coping skills, clearer personal goals, ability to set boundaries, increased confidence, resolving past experiences, decreased levels of anxiety and depression, and increased self-acceptance. I am sensitive and respect differences of opinions, values, and attitudes of various cultures and religions. Psychotherapy is a collaborative effort between your clinician and you. Due to the variety of factors that impact outcomes, no specific outcomes can be guaranteed at the outset of treatment.