Therapy Information

Psychotherapy is intended to assist people in healing and making changes to live a more fulfilling life.  The duration of therapy can be short term or long term depending on the issues addressed and an individual's needs. 

Psychotherapy can be provided by a psychiatrist, psychologist, clinical social worker, or licensed counselor.  The differences between these professionals is mostly related to education.  A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication.  A psychologist has earned a Ph.D. and can do psychological testing.  The majority of psychotherapist have a Master's degree in an area such as social work, psychology, education or counseling.

     "You can outdistance that which is running after you,
         but you cannot outdistance that which is running 
        inside you."
                                African proverb