Welcome to Jake Thiessen's Home PageMy approach to psychotherapy is integrative and systemic. I believe people are multifaceted-including physical, spiritual, emotional, cognitive and relational dimensions. Effective therapy is respectful of each of these dimensions. Meaningful change occurs only as these aspects of our selves are understood, accepted and engaged empathically.
Although I frequently work with individuals, my primary interest is in relationship difficulties. As humans, we are essentially relational and emotional beings. Because of this, I work with couples whenever possible. I believe change occurs most efficiently in the context of an intimate relationship and depends on our feeling accepted as we are. Most of us want to feel that no matter how messed up we are, we are still lovable and deserve respect. Therapy offers a safe environment to address those things that keep us from feeling loved and respected.
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