Robert Strazicich, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Seattle. He provides psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and couples. Dr. Strazicich specializes in relationship issues, personal fulfillment, depression, loneliness, and anxiety. He also has extensive experience working with personality disorders, psychosis, identity issues, anger management, stress, midlife issues, divorce, and career issues.
I wanted only to try to live in accord with the promptings which came from my true self. Why was that so very difficult?
From Demian by Herman Hesse, 1925
How do I know if I need therapy?
No form of treatment is a panacea. Psychotherapy, however, has been proven to be very effective in a wide variety of circumstances. Many people that seek therapy do not "need" it at all but feel it may be helpful to make some personal changes. Others are well familiar with how "talk therapy" can and has helped them and clearly know when it is best to seek it out. Even if you are unsure about trying psychotherapy, it may be beneficial to discover what it is like to talk to a trained professional who has experience with your concerns or is willing and able to explore them with you.
How long will therapy last?
Some people may greatly benefit from even a single session. Most often, however, people attend a minimum of four to six sessions. Keep in mind that if you would like to change some life-long patterns, you may need several months or more of weekly psychotherapy to make headway. After your first therapy session, we will discuss your goals and start to have a better understanding of how long it will take to accomplish them. Some people benefit greatly from ongoing support and prefer longer-term therapy, while also making underlying changes in how they live their lives, how they feel, and how they think. Others wish to focus on negotiating a specific situation or circumstance and require only short-term therapy.