Everyone goes to therapy for different reasons. Some people go because they are interested in personal growth, learning new tools, and/or gaining insight into repeated patterns that occur in their lives. Others see a therapist when they feel stuck or are having more serious difficulties that are affecting their concentration or attention, mood, social life, relationships, school or work performance, or general day-to-day functioning.  No matter what the reason, psychotherapy provides a wonderful opportunity to understand oneself more fully and make decisions or changes in life that will result in feeling more content and at peace. 

When considering seeing a therapist, it is common to feel nervous about this process. It is important, however, to not let feelings of discomfort or fear get in the way of reaching out and setting up an initial appointment. Though Dr. Altman has training in a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches and techniques, her main goal is to build a strong and trusting relationship with clients so they can feel comfortable and safe when talking about current difficulties. Dr. Altman considers herself to have a warm and genuine personality.  She is committed to helping others find hope, cope with things that are currently impacting their lives, and improve day to day functioning.