Ms. Magdangela Kosmetatos

LMHC

I have always considered myself to be an empathetic and understanding person which is often reflected in my friendships and various interpersonal relationships. I approach every interaction with kindness, care, and when appropriate, a sense of humor. These personality traits transition well into my approach to therapy allowing for the development of a non-judgmental, light, and safe space where anything a client wants to share is held, explored, and processed together.

A first session with me looks like two people getting to know one another in an effort to build the foundations of a respectful and trusting therapeutic relationship. The client is allowed to freely discuss what brings them into therapy and share the goals they would like to see accomplished for themselves through therapy and individual work. I, as the therapist, provide empathy, understanding, and share how my own therapeutic approaches are aligned and can be collaboratively used to work towards seeing progress in all goals.

The key component of a therapeutic relationship is the ability to build trust in one another. This means being able to openly and honestly share things with one another which can be difficult to receive and explore, but trusting that it will be held on a safe space to be processed and accepted together. Without trust in a therapeutic relationship, it is my belief that progress will be difficult to make and measure but through collaboration and rapport building, it can be forged to create an empowering dynamic.