Individual Therapy
Individual therapy at Hearts Aligned Therapy provides a private, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with a licensed professional. Steven Makulinski, LMFT uses an integrative approach drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused strategies to help you develop practical coping skills, gain self-awareness, and create meaningful change in your life. Whether you are facing a specific challenge or seeking general personal growth, individual therapy is tailored entirely to your unique needs and goals.
What to Expect
What Is Individual Therapy?
Individual therapy, also called psychotherapy or talk therapy, is a collaborative process between you and a licensed therapist. At Hearts Aligned Therapy in Rockwall, TX, Steven Makulinski works one-on-one with clients to help them understand their emotions, identify unhelpful patterns, develop coping strategies, and work toward personal goals. Individual therapy addresses a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, stress management, and relationship difficulties.
Our Approach to Individual Therapy
Steven Makulinski uses an integrative therapeutic approach that draws from multiple evidence-based modalities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and restructure unhelpful thought patterns. Emotionally Focused Therapy explores underlying emotions and attachment needs. Mindfulness techniques build present-moment awareness and emotional regulation. Solution-focused strategies help you identify concrete steps toward your goals. This integrative approach ensures that therapy is tailored to what works best for you.
What to Expect in Your First Session
Your first individual therapy session at Hearts Aligned Therapy is focused on getting to know you and understanding your reasons for seeking therapy. Steven will ask about your current challenges, personal history, relationships, and goals for therapy. This is also your opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and get comfortable with the therapeutic process. By the end of the first session, you will have a clear sense of how therapy will proceed and what to expect in future sessions.
Common Reasons People Seek Individual Therapy
Clients come to Hearts Aligned Therapy for many different reasons. Some of the most common include persistent anxiety or worry, depression and low mood, grief and loss, major life transitions such as divorce or career changes, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and self-worth issues, stress and burnout, anger management, trauma processing, and a desire for personal growth and self-understanding. You do not need a specific diagnosis to benefit from individual therapy.
How Long Does Individual Therapy Take?
The duration of individual therapy varies based on your goals, the nature of your concerns, and your progress. Some clients achieve their goals in 8 to 12 sessions, while others benefit from longer-term therapy spanning several months or more. Steven Makulinski works collaboratively with each client to regularly assess progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed. Sessions are typically held weekly and last 50 to 60 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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