Bringing them out into the light of day is a big step in making them manageable. Honesty with me and yourself is essential. Being dishonest in therapy is like asking a CPA to do your taxes without letting him see your financial records. Honesty means, in part, talking with me concerning your thoughts and feelings about the therapy process itself. Do task assignments made within therapy sessions.
Research shows that therapy is helpful to most people willing to invest the required effort.
Sometimes, however, it is not. If after a few sessions you do not feel comfortable, please discuss this with me. We will try to work it out. If we can't, we will help you find someone better suited to you. There may be a poor fit between the therapeutic method selected and your problem or personality.