07/28/2025
Hi All,
One of my clients and I recently paused to reflect , we’ve been working together for six years. That kind of long-term relationship can feel rare, especially in a culture that often questions therapy’s duration or compares it to quicker-fix healing modalities. But in my 20 years as a therapist, what I know deeply is this: the relationship between therapist and client is sacred.
People often come to therapy in a moment of acute need; heartbreak, anxiety, loss, transition. That’s natural. But many choose to stay because something deeper unfolds: a space for reflection, meaning-making, and ongoing growth. It’s not about dependency. It’s about continuity, trust, and a place to return to as life evolves.
I’ve worked with my own therapist for over 15 years. I don’t go as frequently as I did in the beginning, but knowing I can return to someone who has witnessed the arc of my story is invaluable.
The therapeutic relationship is central to how I work. Holding and remembering someone’s story over time is a privilege that deepens my curiosity and care for who they are - and who they’re becoming.
If you’re looking for a relational therapist, rooted in somatics and matters of the heart, I currently have a couple of openings.
You can learn more about my work through my Psychology Today profile.
Warmly,
Deborah
