When you choose individual therapy you embark on a journey of creating a therapeutic alliance between you and your therapist with the goal of defining, addressing and working through emotional stress and personal challenges. Therapy is a collaborative process built on openness, trust, understanding and hope. Therapy involves an ability to look inward, increase awareness of thought patterns and behaviors and a willingness to make changes to improve one’s sense of self. Learning to accept oneself wholly and completely can be a freeing and beautiful experience.