Narrative Therapy
Rewriting Your Story, Reclaiming Your Voice
Narrative Therapy is a collaborative approach that views people as separate from their problems. Rather than seeing you as “the problem,” this therapy explores the stories you tell about your life and how they shape the way you see yourself, others, and the future.
Many people carry stories that feel heavy, limiting, or defined by past difficulties. Narrative Therapy helps you look at those stories with fresh eyes, uncover hidden strengths, and begin to author new narratives that reflect your values, hopes, and abilities.
How Narrative Therapy Can Help
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Externalizing problems
Seeing issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, or self-doubt as challenges you face rather than as your identity.
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Reframing your Story
Highlighting times when you resisted problems or showed resilience.
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Identifying Values/Strengths
Connecting with what matters most to you and using that as a guide.
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Creating New Possibilities
Opening space for alternative narratives that bring hope and agency.
What to Expect in Sessions
Narrative Therapy is conversational and respectful. In sessions, your therapist may:
Ask questions that help you view your experiences from different perspectives.
Explore the language you use when describing yourself and your struggles.
Invite you to re-author your story in a way that honors your strengths and values.
Support you in making meaning of your life that aligns with your identity and goals.
Who can benefit from Narrative Therapy?
Narrative Therapy can be helpful for individuals, couples, and families dealing with:
Anxiety and depression
Trauma and loss
Identity challenges
Relationship issues
Self-esteem and self-criticism
Why Choose Narrative Therapy?
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Empowering
You are seen as the expert in your own life.
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Respectful
Your values, culture, and lived experiences guide the process.
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Hopeful
Focuses on strengths, resilience, and possibility rather than pathology.