OBSTACLES
We Understand Challenging Perspectives
Changing perspective is a healthy practice if we want to be empathetic, rational, and compassionate. However, changing perspective is not just seeing things from the view of another; it's also about gaining perspective. By stepping outside of our own perspective, it becomes possible to reframe our interaction with others.
Anxiety
It appears in many forms. Fear of spiders, heights, or social situations? Excessive worry about grades? Ruminating thoughts about bad things happening? Engaging in maladaptive behaviors with the hope of preventing unwanted thoughts? Dealing with conflict at work or in your relationships? These are just a few of the experiences people have with anxiety. Westport Perspective can help the way you look at these fears and take away the power they have in holding you back.
Depression
There are many symptoms of depressed mood. It can appear as excessive irritability, lack of joy, feelings of hopelessness, change in sleep quality/quantity, change in appetite, negative thoughts that create or reinforce a negative self-image, and thoughts about death. Westport Perspective encourages you to fight the negative thoughts with more realistic, balanced thoughts and gives you clear tools to change your response to the depressed mood and its symptoms.
AD / HD
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
There is often a struggle with impulsivity, procrastination, disorganization, and/or attentiveness. These challenges can result in under achievement and lead to diminished self-esteem. There are many user-friendly strategies that can ameliorate these symptoms, leading to the success that each person deserves.
General Feeling of Low Self-Worth
From the time we are very young, we receive messages from our environment. We are often both criticized and validated. This happens both overtly and subtly. Unfortunately, we hear and hold onto the negative messages more strongly than the positive ones.
OUR PROCESS
We Help Change Your Outlook
When you change your perspective, you improve the quality of your life.
BUILDING
RAPPORT
With a direct and compassionate approach, our seasoned clinicians start by getting to know the client in a way that feels comfortable on both ends, developing rapport and connection in a meaningful way. The stronger the engagement on both sides, the more impactful the treatment.
CONSISTENCY
We recommend weekly sessions to begin building the relationship and to create the opportunity for progress. We see this as akin to exercise— the greater the consistency, the more likely you are to experience positive results.
TEAM
APPROACH
When we work with adolescents, ours is a team approach that often involves communication with other parties, such as educators and pediatricians. Parenting support in particular is a critical element in our care. See “Coordinate Care” box for more information.
Reframe
Reframing a negative attribute from your past as a positive one can greatly enhance your performance.
Problem Solve
Problem solving obstacles and criticism is much easier with a positive perspective.
Understand
Compassion and the power of positive thinking can help you avoid negative thoughts so that you can better understand your world.
Step Back
Stepping back to get the bigger picture can help you gain insights into what is most important.
We Are Committed
We help you to live a more satisfying life by reducing the frequency and intensity of emotional discomfort.
We listen thoughtfully, without judgement, providing support and validation throughout each session.
We teach positive, long-term coping strategies that empower our clients to make desired changes and build better lives.
Parenting support is a critical element in our care, and we work closely with parents to better ensure the success of treatment and affect lasting change.
Jennifer really helped me to learn how to value myself and increase my overall diminished self worth.