Strengths Are More Than Accomplishments
A strength does not have to look impressive from the outside. It may be the care you show someone, your willingness to reconsider an old belief, or the persistence it has taken to ask for help. We look for what is present in your actual life, including qualities you find hard to give yourself credit for.
Beginning With What Matters to You
I ask what you want to be different and why that change matters. Perhaps you want to speak more honestly in a relationship or approach a decision with less self-doubt. Your goals give our work a direction. We can identify where your existing strengths may help and where you want to practice something new.
Making Room for Difficulty
A strengths-based conversation is not a demand to find the positive in everything. We can speak directly about grief, discouragement or anger. We also consider whether painful experiences have led you to conclusions about yourself that deserve a closer look.
Bringing It Into Daily Life
We may choose a small action that reflects a quality you want to use more deliberately. At the next session, we can discuss what you noticed, including what did not go as hoped. The point is to learn about your choices, not to turn therapy into another test you can fail.