Supportive co-therapy
“To love means to be actively concerned for the life and the growth of another.”
― Irvin D. Yalom
If your loved one is in the process of therapeutic change and discovery, you may notice that your relationship with them has come under scrutiny or strain. You may also notice that you have discovery of your own to do. It is natural for therapy to create some upheaval in the process of adjustment. Perhaps you want to learn how to respond to your loved one when this happens, how to manage your own feelings while acknowledging theirs, and how to grow with them to maintain your relationship. Supportive co-therapy can help. 
What you will get
Collaboration between your therapist and your loved one’s therapist
Combined sessions between you, your loved one, and your therapists
Written plans for you and your loved one to remind you of proactive and responsive ways of offering mutual support
Your own therapist to be your advocate as you and your loved one approach challenging conversations
A confidential therapeutic relationship in which you can explore your individual challenges and needs
Personalized strategies to help you cope with your loved one’s challenges
A schedule that works for you: weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or as needed
Guidance and support from your therapist during identified contact hours
FAQs
Can I come to you for co-therapy if my loved one is getting therapy somewhere else?
No. We do not offer co-therapy if your loved one is seeking therapy elsewhere. Part of what makes our service work is that we have an insight into your loved one’s needs. This requires they are also a client with Conscious Living Psychotherapy.
Do I need my loved one’s permission to begin?
Yes. If you are not starting at the same time and your loved one is an existing client at Conscious Living Psychotherapy, the first step in this process is for your loved one to request this service by filling out a disclosure and release of information. We will not offer co-therapy unless it is continuously approved by all parties.
Will i be attending therapy with my loved one?
Sometimes. You will attend an initial session with your loved one to help us collaborate on our goals for co-therapy. Ongoing therapy sessions will happen separately. Additional combined sessions may happen at your request and the therapist’s discretion, with the consent of all parties.
How much does co-therapy cost?
Because this service requires collaboration between your therapist and your loved one’s therapist, our rates include consultation outside of the therapy hour. During this time, your therapists will create strategic support plans provided to you as a part of your service. This means that our rates may vary based on the necessary consultation time. Cost can be discussed during your initial session.
Can I stop co-therapy if my loved one keeps going?
Yes. You can stop at any time. We request that there be a combined termination session with all parties if possible and clinically appropriate. You can also choose to stop co-therapy at any time if you no longer want your therapist to collaborate with your loved one’s therapist. This will allow you to stay with your individual therapist in a strictly confidential setting.
Can my loved one and i switch to combined couples or family therapy if we want?
Not with a Conscious Living therapist. If you are ready to begin fully combined therapy then your therapist can no longer see you as an individual and can no longer protect your individual confidentiality. This is also a situation in which one party may feel that the other has an “advantage” in having an existing relationship with the therapist. For this reason, we prefer to help you find a couples or family therapist elsewhere while continuing your individual therapy with Conscious Living Psychotherapy.
What are my rights as a co-therapy client?
Co-therapy is slightly different from individual or family therapy, but you do have the same fundamental rights. This is a unique service, especially in navigating confidentiality, so we have carefully outlined information about your rights and our policies in our intake forms. We provide free, thorough consultations to walk you through the forms before we move forward. This ensures we all understand the unique circumstances of this service.