Alison Butler

Life presents challenges at every age and every stage of human development. Most of the time, people are able to manage these challenges by themselves or with the help of family, friends, coworkers, or other community supports. There are occasions, however, when the usual resources are not enough. That is when a mental health professional can be of great use to an individual, couple or family. A therapist helps shore up a person’s existing strengths, skills and resources and develop new ones. A therapist is also a witness to the client’s story. How we respond to difficulties in our life depends, in large part, on the story that we tell about ourselves. Often, we define ourselves by events of the past or by negative beliefs. We become stuck with ideas, habits or addictions that limit our ability to find love, work or happiness. It is possible to create a new narrative for yourself. This is challenging but can lead to great adventures! There are various therapeutic methods/tools to use,