Initial Questions

Answers to questions about the counseling process such as how to choose a therapist, how to know when individual, couple or family therapy is best — are answered on the following pages. If you have questions that are not answered here feel free to contact me.

Choosing a Counselor or Therapist

Ann Pultz Kramer, LMFT (951) 992-6373 How do I begin to find a counselor? I don’t have a clue! Are you confused about how to find the therapist for you? Don’t feel as though you are alone; finding a therapist is not a simple task, yet it’s an important one. Not every therapist and every …

Family Therapy: When is it best?

Family therapy is useful to help step families and blended families to make necessary transitions such as living in two places and the birth of new siblings. New family rules and rituals can be developed. Does your family feel fractured and disconnected? Do your children argue with most instructions you give them? Do all rules …

Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy

(951) 992-6373 CAN THERAPY HELP ME? Although psychotherapy is not for everybody, most people benefit from therapy when they feel comfortable in the relationship with their therapist (see www.talkingcure.com ). People who benefit the most are frequently putting the most into their therapy, as well.   The process is a combined and mutual effort on the …

Psychotherapy: What to Expect In Your First Session

Are you feeling a little unsure about what to expect during the first psychotherapy visit? Is it your first time ever coming to see a therapist? Many people feel anxious and uncertain about their first visit to a counselor’s office. This is a common feeling in psychotherapy. Anxiety may be experienced and expressed in different …

What is Psychotherapy?

What is psychotherapy? If you ask therapists this question, you will get as many answers as types of therapists. Here is my version of the answer: Psychotherapy is a healing relationship Actually, the relationship itself has been found to be more important in therapy than the approach, and how someone feels about their therapist is …

Couple Therapy - When is it best?

Making the choice between individual and couple therapy can be difficult. Should I come with my partner, or come alone if he or she doesn’t want to come? Can I come first for individual therapy and then bring my partner to couple therapy later? If my partner doesn’t want to come, is my relationship hopeless? …

Individual Therapy: When Is It Best?

Individual therapy may be best although you may be experiencing relationship problems When is individual therapy the best choice? When you are experiencing relationship concerns, it is usually best to attend therapy with your partner. However, there may be exceptions. When a partner is violent and you are fearful of talking in the other’s presence, …