Personal Growth

Psychotherapy is not solely a response to crisis; it can also serve as a purposeful space for reflection, insight, and meaningful transformation. Many individuals seek therapy not because something is overtly “wrong,” but because they feel a quiet internal pull toward change, greater self-understanding, or a more authentic and fulfilling life.

At Rise Psychology, Dr. Lauren Helm works with clients who are interested in therapy as a process of intentional growth. Her approach supports those who wish to move beyond symptom relief toward a deeper engagement with identity, values, creativity, and emotional well-being.

Clients may pursue therapy to:

• Clarify identity, direction, and life purpose

• Cultivate emotional awareness and psychological flexibility

• Heal from entrenched relational patterns or limiting beliefs

• Navigate life transitions or major decisions with clarity

• Strengthen connection with values, creativity, or spirituality

Rather than focusing exclusively on pathology or distress, therapy in this context is oriented toward exploration, integration, and the cultivation of a more coherent and grounded sense of self. It provides a structured and compassionate setting in which to examine internal narratives, challenge outdated roles, and realign with one’s core values.

Dr. Lauren Helm integrates evidence-based practices, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and existential or mindfulness-informed approaches, to guide clients through a process of inquiry and self-discovery. Her clinical work is grounded in respect for the complexity of each individual’s story, and she brings both curiosity and clinical rigor to the therapeutic relationship. Personal development in therapy can help uncover and reclaim aspects of the self that may have been obscured by external demands, internalized expectations, or past experiences.

Therapy may include:

• Examining longstanding emotional or cognitive patterns

• Building emotional literacy and self-compassion

• Exploring identity, life roles, and inner conflicts

• Strengthening alignment between values and daily living

• Encouraging creativity, autonomy, and personal agency

If you are seeking a space to deepen self-awareness, explore personal meaning, or live with greater intention, therapy can offer guidance, structure, and support. Dr. Lauren Helm provides online therapy for adults across New York, Washington, and Oregon through Rise Psychology. Her work supports clients in pursuing growth with clarity, curiosity, and compassion.