Sue Mayo

If you have never been in therapy, the process may seem daunting or even scary. Sometimes it takes a lot of courage to make the phone call or send the email to begin the experience. There is nothing mysterious or magical about psychotherapy. People enter therapy for a variety of reasons, but usually it stems from something not seeming right or the... feeling that something is missing in their lives. Therapy is a safe space where you can honestly explore yourself, your choices and your relationships. A therapist does not have magic powers to make problems disappear. What therapists do have is specialized skills and training that can help make problems manageable and life more rewarding. What happens in psychotherapy varies from client to client. It is not a one shoe fits all sizes endeavor. There are many different theoretical orientations within the field of psychology. Most modern-day therapists employ an eclectic lens. Your issues and concerns are what guide the work in session. In addition, therapeutic work with adult clients can look dramatically different than that with children and teens. Therapy is a collaborative process and I work actively with each client to help make progress toward the desired outcome. Clients need to be active too, which can mean a willingness to try new things and make different choices. True change does not happen in a once-a-week 50-minute therapy session. True change does happen when the client incorporates the tools learned in therapy into daily life. This cure is universal for all ages, be it children, teens or adults. SUE MAYO Marriage & Family Therapist | Lafayette, CARead More