DK Therapy has grown in the past six months and we would like to give you the opportunity to get to know a little more about our therapists, what challenges their clients face, and what it would be like to work with them.
At DK, we focus on your comfort within the therapy office. We hope that knowing a bit about your therapist before your first visit, helps you make a connection even before meeting them.
Without further ado…
What experiences have brought you to the helping profession?
Rachel Kurt, LPC
Rachel:
Reflecting on my journey to becoming a helping professional, it is hard to pinpoint an exact experience that truly led me to this profession. Instead, I believe I had many experiences that led me to become a therapist. One of the most notable though has to be participating in and later leading a group retreat in high school, which focused on preventing drug and alcohol use in teens but also focused on creating a space for teens to open up about difficult situations that many high schoolers face. Not only did I love being a part of something bigger, but this program planted a seed within me that I wanted to always provide a space in which people felt safe enough to speak the unspeakable.
Why do you think it’s important for people to participate in therapy?
Rachel:
I believe it is important for people to participate in therapy, as it is a place to get to know yourself. Many people have grown up being told that they are not allowed to think about themselves or their feelings, or if they do, to do so as quickly as possible. Therapy is a space where someone can dive into intense and pervasive struggles, but also is a space for someone to get to know themselves, their values, and how to truly take care of themselves. I always say, therapy is not something that one goes to only when they are struggling, but can continue to utilize to build skills, support, and have a space that is truly for them.
What do you hope clients gain when working with you?
Rachel:
When working with a client, my hope is that they gain the confidence to prioritize their needs in their relationships, including the relationship they have with themself. Whether this looks like having a solid self-care plan, plentiful coping skills, or the ability for self-reflection, my hope is that my clients will be able to continue to face the obstacles life throws at them, knowing they will make it to the other side. As well, I hope my clients gain an acceptance of their emotions, being able to thoughtfully identify how they are feeling and speak to that emotion in the best way possible.
