Is therapy for me?

I’m worried about the way I see the world and how I react to people and events. I want to change my mental habits and practice new ways to deal with things in my life. Can you help with that?

Hey, that is what I do. Email me right now, or call me. If I don’t seem like the right therapist for you, see below.

I’m not content with the way I’m leading my life / achieving my potential / dealing with people. Is this because of things I learned in childhood? Also, I’ve made some mistakes in my adult life and they screwed up everything for ever.

A lot of folks regret the time that seems wasted. But let’s talk about things you can actually change and about how you want to live now. Email or call me. Or if I don’t seem like the right therapist for you, see below.

I’m a man and I know this is stupid but she’s right: I really don’t like asking for directions.

Me too. I can drive around for hours. Maybe that’s why I became the kind of therapist who refuses to tell you how to run your own life.

My spouse / partner wants me to “see someone” about my temper and my depression.

Congratulations on being considerate about that! Yes, you can work on ways for your partner to experience more security and relaxation, and it doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you, it means you are committed and serious. Email me or call me, or if I don’t seem like the right therapist for you, see below.

I’m worried about my moods, my actions, and the way I experience the world. I think there might be a chemical imbalance in my brain. I’d like to see if it can be adjusted.

Good. I encourage you to see your regular primary care physician about giving that a try. Your doctor knows you, and can prescribe all the same drugs you would get from a psychiatrist, if that’s what s/he thinks you need. I’d recommend you to talk to a psychiatrist but I’ve not been able to find one around here who has time available for new patients.

I’d like to finish writing this screenplay / mail my resume / get new headshots taken. So why don’t I?

Purposefulness, productivity and procrastination are some of my favorite issues. I would love to talk about how to release your passion. Email me or call me, or if I don’t seem like the right therapist for you, see below.

My husband / girlfriend / significant other seems to have a mental illness. Can you fix it?

Not like this. Set an example by entering therapy yourself (unless you are perfect and your partner admits you are). Or go together for couple therapy where your partner can see your committment to the relationship.

Okay, you persuaded me to try therapy. But I don’t think you are right for me; you are too male, you’re too caring; you are too straight, too sensitive; you are too quiet, exuberant, white, immigrant, old, youthful, funny and thoughtful.

Not a problem. You are probably right. Feel free to call or email me saying what kind of person you would feel comfortable with, and maybe a few words about why you want to see them at this time. I like it when people start to feel better, so if I know someone who might be able to help you do that, it’ll be a pleasure to put you in touch.

Your website looked like a place where I might find an answer to my question, but I didn’t.

Thank you. I want to know about this. Please take a moment to email me with your question about my work.

David