Adlerian Psychotherapy stems from the ideas of Alfred Adler. Sometimes referred to as “Individual Psychology,” the underlying tenet of Adlerian Therapy is that individuals can positively change their lives.
Adler believed that people have feelings of inferiority. These feelings are positive for individuals with positive ways to cope with them. But they’re negative for those who don’t. When people feel encouraged to strive toward self-improvement due to feelings of inferiority, Adler stated, they contribute to a greater social good.
Adlerian Psychotherapy involves four distinct stages:
Engagement – You and your therapist establish rapport and create a safe environment for you.
Assessment – The therapist learns about your past and present. This stage helps them understand your life experiences and your thinking styles.
Interpretation – The therapist suggests how past experiences color your way of thinking and how those might be helpful or not. You then decide if the therapist’s interpretations are useful.
Reorientation – You test new strategies for ways of thinking and living that help move you toward self-improvement.
If you feel discouraged or inferior, often compare yourself to others, or want to strive for more, you may benefit from Adlerian Psychotherapy.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using Adlerian Psychotherapy
Do you constantly feel like you're trying to fit in? For creative thinkers it can be so hard to find our place in the world. We get lost in the daily shuffle and can often lose a sense of who we are and who we want to be. So often past trauma and harmful relationships completely change our views of ourselves. We feel disconnected, unmotivated, and lost. Change and healing CAN happen. Sometimes,...
I specialize working with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, self- harm, self-esteem, perfectionism, and life transitions (examples: transitioning to college, moving, divorce, etc). I believe every person has the capacity for growth and change. I work collaboratively with my clients from a strengths-based, client-centered perspective. I incorporate concrete DBT/CBT techniques...
Jenna Jablonski received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling along with an additional Certification in Substance Use Counseling from Adler University (CACREP Accredited). Jenna uses an integrated, person-centered orientation to treat adults with a variety of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, panic, couples counseling, life/education/career transitions, trauma,...
Many people struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma. They can't find relief for their symptoms, and every aspect of their life is affected. They want to lead a better life for themselves but do not know how. As a professional clinical counselor, I have helped many people find answers and improve their quality of life. My clients describe me as caring and compassionate...
Everyone needs some help from time to time, and that's okay. Whether you desire healing from past events or you're stuck deciding which direction to take, I would love to come and walk beside you and be there with you. You are the expert on your life, but sometimes having a supportive partner in exploring your life can help. My practice and guiding orientation is a holistic approach, one that...
I assist clients in living their best life. Life moves in stages and it is possible to function at your highest level despite current challenges. I empower my client to traverse life obstacles while accepting their current life conditions. I have skills and training to assist clients from teens to older adult life. My skill set empowers my clients to manage traumas, life transitions, divorce,...
Our lives exist in our relationships. The health of those relationships is an indicator of our own mental and emotional health. Each of us wants to feel connected, accepted and like we belong. Unfortunately however, our life experiences can negatively impact our feelings of connection and belonging. As a result we may feel isolated, angry, depressed. lonely, anxious, or a mix of difficult and...
I view people as the experts in their own lives & powerful agents in change. Whether you are struggling with your relationships, motivation or mood, I can help. You don’t have to do it alone. The therapeutic relationship is a space where healing can happen. Unresolved trauma, or stress, takes up more space in our minds, bodies, relationships & spirits than we know. Left untreated they continue ...
Are you finding yourself stuck? Hopeless? Is your relationship struggling with communication, intimacy and connection? You are not alone. You have taken a courageous step in coming here. My approach to therapy is collaborative, systemic and strengths based. I am interested in the meaning made from your stories and life experiences, and how they may be helping or hurting you. Guiding much of my...
Congratulations on making it this far on your journey in mental health and wellness. For most of us, even the thought of asking for help is a daunting task, so I commend you on taking the steps to find a therapist to assist you on your journey. As a therapist, I am equipped to assist with mental health maintenance, helping you gain insight into past situations that are affecting your life now, ...
I feel the basis of good therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client/clients. I seek first to create a trusting safe space for the clients through being present and actively listening. I am eclectic in my counseling and use my intuition and the client's preferences in choosing a modality. I enjoy the art of therapy, and have decided to do what I really love: helping people ...
I view every person as a unique individual with specific goals, perspectives, barriers, and background. Relationships (missing and broken), demands and expectations that lead to letdowns and depression, trauma, undesired repetitive behaviors, refusal to accept things as they are and shame ("something is wrong with me") are just a few of the common themes I help individuals and families with. I...
Life more "interesting" or troubling today than you would like it to be? I get it. Want easy to understand support you can use right away? This is what I offer. This includes making the most of your time and money and the reason I have Smart Sessions for 5, 10, or 15 minutes. I also have Regular Sessions, from 30 - 60 minutes, to address challenges are not getting any better, have been...
You are tired of being someone you are not. Tired of pretending you have it all together so that others do not find out your secrets or shame. You tend to feel guilt, talk to yourself in a negative way, and struggle with insecurity. Relationships with family or others tend to be difficult which at times leads to anxiety and disconnecting from yourself or others. Sometimes you may think, “I don’...
Needing Telephonic or Online services CALL. Everyone experiences difficult times in their life, and I am here to guide you through those times. As a Holistic therapist, the goal is to help you uncover your true potential, increase positive thinking & behavior, and increase your energy. While I can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve...
