If You're Looking For More From Your Therapist,
This May Be It.
Hello there Friend!
You're interested in finding out what this kind of counseling might be like? How am I different from other therapists? Why is this work worth your time and money? How could this work change your life?
You're interested in finding out what this kind of counseling might be like? How am I different from other therapists? Why is this work worth your time and money? How could this work change your life?
There is SO Much Information Out There.
The internet is full of offers to help you heal your life. Self-help resources, videos, membership courses, webinars, etc. It's overwhelming to try to choose what might be best for you.
If you know what you need, the decision will be easier. But most people don't really know what they need. They just know they are hurting and unhappy. They need relief. That's where getting advice from an ethical therapist comes in. She can guide you to the right kind of treatment just for you.
The first thing you and I will do is visit for 30 minutes in a FREE consultation via phone. I'll ask you lots of questions about your situation, your feelings about it, the work you've done before, and much more. From that consultation, I'll be able to tell a LOT about what you need. I will give you advice as to where I think you ought to consider starting - and it may not be working with me. I'm not the right fit for everyone. Some people need what I offer. Other's need something else. My first priority is that you get aimed in the right direction for you.
If you know what you need, the decision will be easier. But most people don't really know what they need. They just know they are hurting and unhappy. They need relief. That's where getting advice from an ethical therapist comes in. She can guide you to the right kind of treatment just for you.
The first thing you and I will do is visit for 30 minutes in a FREE consultation via phone. I'll ask you lots of questions about your situation, your feelings about it, the work you've done before, and much more. From that consultation, I'll be able to tell a LOT about what you need. I will give you advice as to where I think you ought to consider starting - and it may not be working with me. I'm not the right fit for everyone. Some people need what I offer. Other's need something else. My first priority is that you get aimed in the right direction for you.
Making the Decision to Work Together
There will be many factors that go into your choice about who to work with.
You'll want to ask yourself:
* "Is Paige a good personality fit for me?
* "Does communication flow between us?"
* "Do I feel I can trust her?"
* "Do I feel safe with her on the phone?"
* "Even though I don't know everything about the way she works, does her approach intrigue me?"
* "Are her fees going to work with my budget?"
* "Does she seem flexible?"
* "Is it a good personality fit?"
You may have other questions for yourself, or for me. Make notes and let's talk about them during your consultation.
HOW WE WILL DO YOUR SESSIONS:
Sessions are virtual. Occasionally I'll do Facetime calls for the first few sessions if the client feels that s/he would like that. Once the trance and meditative work begin, all of the work will be on the phone. 99% of my clients LOVE this, because they can be safe and quiet in their own bed or sofa to do very deep work. The work is not frightening. I won't let it go there. But it can feel "unknown". A phone call from your bed means no fighting with traffic before the all-important hypnosis work.... it's just more efficient.Attachment-Based Therapy was developed by psychologist John Bowlby in the 1960s. He first proposed that strong emotional attachment to at least one primary caregiver is necessary for children to build a sense of security they need to feel free and safe in their environment, to explore their worlds, to learn from new experiences, and to connect with others.”
You'll want to ask yourself:
* "Is Paige a good personality fit for me?
* "Does communication flow between us?"
* "Do I feel I can trust her?"
* "Do I feel safe with her on the phone?"
* "Even though I don't know everything about the way she works, does her approach intrigue me?"
* "Are her fees going to work with my budget?"
* "Does she seem flexible?"
* "Is it a good personality fit?"
You may have other questions for yourself, or for me. Make notes and let's talk about them during your consultation.
HOW WE WILL DO YOUR SESSIONS:
Sessions are virtual. Occasionally I'll do Facetime calls for the first few sessions if the client feels that s/he would like that. Once the trance and meditative work begin, all of the work will be on the phone. 99% of my clients LOVE this, because they can be safe and quiet in their own bed or sofa to do very deep work. The work is not frightening. I won't let it go there. But it can feel "unknown". A phone call from your bed means no fighting with traffic before the all-important hypnosis work.... it's just more efficient.Attachment-Based Therapy was developed by psychologist John Bowlby in the 1960s. He first proposed that strong emotional attachment to at least one primary caregiver is necessary for children to build a sense of security they need to feel free and safe in their environment, to explore their worlds, to learn from new experiences, and to connect with others.”
Beginning Our Work Together
Counseling Sessions Look Like This
Your first 16 sessions will be weekly. This ensures that we have time to strengthen an emotional bond with one another. The first session or two, we'll go through your life history so that I understand what you've been through.
I'm listening for a lot of detail at once.
I like to get to know your story while listening closely about who you are. At the same time, I'm looking for possible trauma, disappointments that may not have been resolved, moments of loss of identity, betrayals and other issues that we will want to focus on during our time together. One of my gifts is weaving complex details into a comprehensible picture.
I don't just do this because it's a job. I do it because I was born for it. I've taken the research data on attachment, and I've forged it into my own style of bringing a caring, joyful feeling to our relationship. This work is my passion and my greatest joy.
Your first 16 sessions will be weekly. This ensures that we have time to strengthen an emotional bond with one another. The first session or two, we'll go through your life history so that I understand what you've been through.
I'm listening for a lot of detail at once.
I like to get to know your story while listening closely about who you are. At the same time, I'm looking for possible trauma, disappointments that may not have been resolved, moments of loss of identity, betrayals and other issues that we will want to focus on during our time together. One of my gifts is weaving complex details into a comprehensible picture.
I don't just do this because it's a job. I do it because I was born for it. I've taken the research data on attachment, and I've forged it into my own style of bringing a caring, joyful feeling to our relationship. This work is my passion and my greatest joy.
Intuiting What You Need -
We'll spend our time together finding what your deepest needs are. I'm always scanning to feel into what you need at any given moment. Do you need to just "verbally dump"? Do you need reassurance? Do you need to be guided? Do you need relief from symptoms of trauma? Do you need holistic help emotionally, mentally or spiritually? Your subconscious is always dropping hints. It tells us everything we need to know. Your inner self speaks in symbolism. Eventually, you will learn how to listen to your own soul - by carefully observing and deciphering the symbols.
Established Therapy-
Once we've been working together for about 4-5 sessions, things really start to rock and roll.
Sometimes you will need only 55 minutes with me. Other days you'll need more time. Since you are my priority, not the clock, we will do our best to give you whatever you need without artificially ending the session before it's natural closure. I build in a half hour of extra time for each client. The first 10 minutes overtime are free. After that, overtime is billed at a prorated fee per 15-minute increment, and in a crisis - it's totally worth it.
As therapy progresses, usually things get more complex for a while. We COVER A LOT OF GROUND in our hour, but it can also bring up things you didn't realize needed help. This is why I have found that short-term therapy doesn't really work for folks with deep emotional wounds. It takes TIME to flesh out what's relevant for you. It takes time to evaluate all the layers of an issue. It takes time to build true safety. The psyche doesn't tend to let go of the secrets that it's been protecting in just a few weeks of work. It needs trust, encouragement, new ways of feeling hope, and your heart needs to come to trust it's gonna get what it needs. Eventually, your inner "protectors" start to let down their guard, and allow us closer to the vulnerable parts that really need our help.
You and I will become a healing team. If you need me, you may text any time. If you need an emergency check-in between sessions I am happy to hop on the phone with you for 15-30 minutes (or even a whole hour depending on availability). Don't expect a stringent, by-the-book schedule with me. Humans are fluid. We will learn together how to work in the best way for you, and for me. Learning to navigate this extraordinary relationship is part of the therapeutic healing.
I am highly creative and have extensively studied the symbolic language of the subconscious. No matter what blockages your being throws at us, your deep self knows the medicine. I will teach you the language of your soul. Sessions become sacred hours of holy work. Remember having a best friend as a child? The one you told all your secrets to? The one you trusted would never tell the adults? Remember how good it felt to have such a sweet, close bond? The laughter, the meaning, the experiences you shared with them? Not all therapists practice this way, but I trust what the research tells us about Attachment Therapy: that a bonded relationship is the quickest way to healing.
Sometimes you will need only 55 minutes with me. Other days you'll need more time. Since you are my priority, not the clock, we will do our best to give you whatever you need without artificially ending the session before it's natural closure. I build in a half hour of extra time for each client. The first 10 minutes overtime are free. After that, overtime is billed at a prorated fee per 15-minute increment, and in a crisis - it's totally worth it.
As therapy progresses, usually things get more complex for a while. We COVER A LOT OF GROUND in our hour, but it can also bring up things you didn't realize needed help. This is why I have found that short-term therapy doesn't really work for folks with deep emotional wounds. It takes TIME to flesh out what's relevant for you. It takes time to evaluate all the layers of an issue. It takes time to build true safety. The psyche doesn't tend to let go of the secrets that it's been protecting in just a few weeks of work. It needs trust, encouragement, new ways of feeling hope, and your heart needs to come to trust it's gonna get what it needs. Eventually, your inner "protectors" start to let down their guard, and allow us closer to the vulnerable parts that really need our help.
You and I will become a healing team. If you need me, you may text any time. If you need an emergency check-in between sessions I am happy to hop on the phone with you for 15-30 minutes (or even a whole hour depending on availability). Don't expect a stringent, by-the-book schedule with me. Humans are fluid. We will learn together how to work in the best way for you, and for me. Learning to navigate this extraordinary relationship is part of the therapeutic healing.
I am highly creative and have extensively studied the symbolic language of the subconscious. No matter what blockages your being throws at us, your deep self knows the medicine. I will teach you the language of your soul. Sessions become sacred hours of holy work. Remember having a best friend as a child? The one you told all your secrets to? The one you trusted would never tell the adults? Remember how good it felt to have such a sweet, close bond? The laughter, the meaning, the experiences you shared with them? Not all therapists practice this way, but I trust what the research tells us about Attachment Therapy: that a bonded relationship is the quickest way to healing.
What Can I Expect in an Actual Session?
Before you call, have something ready that you’d like to work on. The first few sessions will be the traditional “talk therapy” (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) you may be used to, heavy on history-taking. We'll use that time to get to know each other, develop essential trust, and I’ll need to get to know your story.
Once you and I get to know each other, sessions will speed up. We’ll do just enough talking to find the “trigger”, then we’ll go right into "the work".
Healing work will look something like this… you’ll close your eyes and get comfortable. Most people like to lie down in bed. I will help you locate the issue in your body or mind. If you're open to it, we will call upon your WISEWOMAN/MAN within to help strengthen you. You may choose to ask angels and guides or The Divine to oversee the healing. I will verbally guide you deeper into the core of the issue. I will teach you to use your own physical sensations and mental imagery to name the issues. This work will teach you how to do your own healing in your meditation time for the rest of your life.
Once we find the problem, the "medicine" will automatically be shown to us, along with the correct way to apply it. The effect is always a surprise and always enlightening!
Not only am I here to facilitate your healing, but it is my job to TEACH YOU HOW TO HEAL YOURSELF. The goal of the true teacher is to teach students how to do things on their own, not to foster dependence on the teacher.
This work usually leaves people with significantly less emotional pain, lessened physical pain, and often a great sense of peace and joy. Sessions are frequently miraculous, and regularly end with both of us with a deep sense of gratitude.
Advanced Healing:
After we take care of the trauma and emotional chaos, we'll be ready to dive into the advanced curriculum. Advanced work consists of taking back your power from life itself. You'll learn that you truly are the co-creator of your experience. Emotions will no longer hijack you. It can take work to get to this level, but if you want it - you'll get it. I could not be prouder to partner with you and witness your mastery of your life. At the level of mastery - a deep wisdom, essential calm, and natural confidence comes in. Once a person moves into this kind of advanced state, they rarely leave it. It's mostly "up" from there!
I can’t promise that a lifetime of pain will heal in just a handful of sessions. I can promise that together, we will join to locate and administer Love to the places that your being needs it most. We will fill in the deficits together. And we will use the wisdom of ancient sages to tap into mastery of life so you don't have to feel like a victim any longer.
Once you and I get to know each other, sessions will speed up. We’ll do just enough talking to find the “trigger”, then we’ll go right into "the work".
Healing work will look something like this… you’ll close your eyes and get comfortable. Most people like to lie down in bed. I will help you locate the issue in your body or mind. If you're open to it, we will call upon your WISEWOMAN/MAN within to help strengthen you. You may choose to ask angels and guides or The Divine to oversee the healing. I will verbally guide you deeper into the core of the issue. I will teach you to use your own physical sensations and mental imagery to name the issues. This work will teach you how to do your own healing in your meditation time for the rest of your life.
Once we find the problem, the "medicine" will automatically be shown to us, along with the correct way to apply it. The effect is always a surprise and always enlightening!
Not only am I here to facilitate your healing, but it is my job to TEACH YOU HOW TO HEAL YOURSELF. The goal of the true teacher is to teach students how to do things on their own, not to foster dependence on the teacher.
This work usually leaves people with significantly less emotional pain, lessened physical pain, and often a great sense of peace and joy. Sessions are frequently miraculous, and regularly end with both of us with a deep sense of gratitude.
Advanced Healing:
After we take care of the trauma and emotional chaos, we'll be ready to dive into the advanced curriculum. Advanced work consists of taking back your power from life itself. You'll learn that you truly are the co-creator of your experience. Emotions will no longer hijack you. It can take work to get to this level, but if you want it - you'll get it. I could not be prouder to partner with you and witness your mastery of your life. At the level of mastery - a deep wisdom, essential calm, and natural confidence comes in. Once a person moves into this kind of advanced state, they rarely leave it. It's mostly "up" from there!
I can’t promise that a lifetime of pain will heal in just a handful of sessions. I can promise that together, we will join to locate and administer Love to the places that your being needs it most. We will fill in the deficits together. And we will use the wisdom of ancient sages to tap into mastery of life so you don't have to feel like a victim any longer.
Who May Not be a Good Candidate for this Work?
This kind of deep work is best utilized by people who are prepared to take full responsibility for their lives and who are ready to transcend their pain - once and for all. If an attachment to continue blaming others (or life) is still present, there may be deep resistance to healing. If you think you're ready to let go of feeling disempowered as a victim, my work could be a great fit for you.