Rick Schultz (he/him)

Psychodynamic 

This approach looks past the surface of any issue in order to connect previous experiences and relationships with the thoughts, feelings, and decisions we make in the present. The goal is to determine the root causes of your struggles. Greater understanding, an awareness of the opportunities to make different choices, and an increased capacity to slow down and act on those things within your control can bring much more sustainable change.

Anxiety

Developing and refining your coping skills to better manage your worry is important but therapy is also a space to help you discover the underlying triggers which interfere with your ability to respond and think in healthier ways. Exploring and identifying the origins of your anxiety helps to ensure that these underlying issues can be addressed so problems don’t resurface in different ways or in different areas of your life. I'm committed to providing you more than just a Band-Aid.

Loss or Grief

Grief is often connected with death, and while death can be one of the most difficult issues to cope with, grief can also be representative of the loss of a relationship, an opportunity, a lifestyle, a belief, or any meaningful change to your life. It can be critical to process all these feelings and work towards acceptance of new realities in order to successfully move forward in one's life. As hard as it may be to acknowledge the impact of the losses in our lives it can bring true healing.

Historical Trauma

I utilize training in trauma focused therapy to first ensure you have effective coping skills to manage your symptoms, followed by collaboratively processing your traumatic experiences through things like storytelling. I then work with you to address and challenge distorted thinking (such as self-blame) you may be experiencing. This gives you back a sense of control over your experience, ensures you are being fair to yourself, and brings some order to the chaos of your traumatic memories.

Depression

The weight of depression is one of the most challenging things to cope with and overcome. Once you are able to grasp what is at the root of these feelings you can gain the perspective necessary to reinterpret your reality and recognize ways to shift your thinking. You can discover what your unmet needs are and identify opportunities to make different choices with these truths in mind. Delving into these issues is the starting point to recovering from them and regaining control in your life.

Personal Growth

Therapy does not always have to be about addressing specific problems in your life. Therapy can be a way to better tap into your potential as an artist, athlete, actor, businessperson, or simply as an individual. Delve into your desires and your dreams and obtain a greater understanding of the 'why' in order to move your life out of autopilot.