How many therapy sessions do I need before I see results?
Usually clients commit to six sessions before they make progress and start to change.

Do you accept any other benefits?
Yes, I am an independent contractor with Shands Hospital, through their EAP (employee assistance program); as a result, you may have some benefits that would cover our visits, so depending upon your employment status with Alachua county or if your company has a contract with Shands, you may be covered financially to see me, between two to six visits; also, you may be covered if your family or spouse has EAP benefits.

How can you help me right away?
By helping you identify and becoming engaged with your goals while helping you develop a plan to achieve what you wish. Some clients wish to change their thinking, others want to feel better about themselves, while some are focused on performance improvement or some aspect of enhancing their relationships: improved communication, becoming a better partner, or feeling more alive while learning to handle negative emotions from their partners in relationships.

What if I commit to therapy but feel I am not reaching my goals or changing?
Sometimes, some clients may actually feel worse before feeling better but often this feeling can be a sign that your are starting to grow and develop in a new direction; pain often accompanies change because we are doing something new and not used to  feeling this way. A good example is the person that begins a new exercise program and hurts due to using old muscles in new ways; a similar process occurs with the mental and emotional aspects of performance that can accompany goal achievement. If you want to be happy, you have to earn it.

What are your speciality areas of therapy, counseling, and consultation?
I work with adolescent and adult males, targeting improved performance in areas of business, academic and athletic achievement. I also work with couples and women to improve the quality of their personal lives and relationships, focusing on wellness, health, improved communication, conflict resolution, and stress management. Essentially I wish to know what and how your possible negative beliefs about yourself influence how you think, act, and feel toward yourself,  others, and your environment and specifically, how your beliefs interfere with your achievement of personal goals and your overall self-esteem.

David Cox, PhD