Eyewitness to Therapy Cort Curtis

Have you ever felt like life's relentless pace is a circus performance, with you as the star juggler? Our guest James certainly has, and in a heart-to-heart, he reveals the emotional toll of managing family, work, and personal ambitions. We traverse his quest for serenity through the chaos, as he aims to shed the title of 'human juggler' and seeks a life marked by clarity and focus. James's story echoes the sentiments of many, struggling to find balance in an ever-demanding world, and his ear...

Have you ever held a mirror to the chaos of your past and seen it reflected in your present? Our latest episode offers just such a journey, as our brave guest opens up about a life tinged with anxiety stemming from a childhood shrouded in turbulence and the rigors of military life. We traverse together through personal chronicles of control struggles and the quest for peace amidst the storms of anxiety. Our guest's voice brings to life the burning sensations of a nervous stomach, the heart's ...

In this podcast episode, the conversation delves into the complex dynamics between a client and her therapist, highlighting the challenges of communication, understanding, and personal growth within the therapeutic relationship. The client expresses a desire for her therapist to comprehend her actions and the impact on their relationship, emphasizing the importance of effective communication to meet their mutual needs and advance the relationship positively. We discuss the difficulty of balan...

My guest presented for therapy with a self-reported struggle with intimacy and vulnerability, particularly in therapeutic contexts, which often leads to prematurely discontinuing therapy. She expressed a disconnect between self-perception and others' perception of her, with a negative self-view especially related to her role as a mother. While cognitive-behavioral therapy has been utilized in the past, she reports it was not effective due to a perceived inability to alter her self-perception ...

This psychotherapy session focused on the client's self-discovery and growth. The main themes the client is working on include:Developing a sense of self-worth and self-acceptance: The client recognizes an increase in self-esteem and self-understanding, suggesting he's making progress in his personal development.Preparing for a couples therapy session: The client intends to prepare for a joint session with his partner, facilitated by another therapist. He hopes to learn and apply healthier in...

Presenting Problem: My guest, Tom, reports high levels of stress and is seeking to manage it effectively.Mood and Affect: Tom’s mood appeared to be tense and distressed as evidenced by his one-word description of his current experience: stress.Summary of Session: Tom identified his current emotional state as being under significant stress. He expressed a desire to gain practical tools from our session to help manage this stress. Specifically, he is interested in tools that can ...