Ray Cochran

The relationship between client and therapist is the most important factor in successful therapy. The process of therapy is part science and part art. The science of therapy provides us with data that tells us which therapeutic strategies work best for specific problems. For me, knowing the science is crucial; using it, however, is an art. The art of therapy starts with the cumulative life experiences of the therapist–this is crucial in finding a good therapist and should not be discounted. A therapist should also be kind, empathic, humorous, direct, open, and honest. This is where I reside when working with clients. This is where therapy can be the most productive and meaningful. We work together to explore and find insight and awareness. But I will also encourage you to go further. We will work toward tangible, measurable change in your life. If you’d like to see if we are a good fit, give me a call. And if, for whatever reason, we decide there may be someone better suited to your n