Therapeutic Intent

Written By James Nole

The first of the seven core competencies outlined in the Core Competencies of Relational Psychoanalysis is Therapeutic intent.  Therapeutic Intent ior Intents are the goals and motivations of the therapist and the therapeutic process.  Healing occurs only when there is an intention to help facilitate growth and change through the relationship and with the patient.  Intentions are what we are striving towards and working towards in the therapy process and healing endeavor.  Without an intention, growth, change, and progress cannot be made.  It is important to each of us, as therapists, to have an idea of what we believe we are heading towards, and that growth and healing is possible.   

These are the therapeutic intentions that I carry in my work and practice:

If you wish to read more about this idea, please check out The Core Competencies of Relational Psychoanalysis by Roy Barsness.

James Nole

James Nole, MA, LMHC, Certified Hypnotherapist is a Seattle-based licensed mental health counselor specializing in trauma, Complex PTSD, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), depression, grief, and couples therapy. His approach is rooted in Existential and Relational Psychodynamic frameworks, drawing on psychoanalytic, humanistic, somatic, and clinical hypnosis traditions. James earned his Master's degree in Psychology from Seattle University's Existential and Phenomenological Psychology program and has completed advanced training in Relationally-Focused Psychodynamic Therapy through the Contemporary Psychodynamic Institute, Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT Level 2), Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR Level 3), and Clinical Hypnosis. He is a member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD). As a visually impaired therapist with lived experience of disability, grief, and recovery, James brings both professional expertise and deep personal understanding to his work. He sees clients in person at his Pioneer Square office (401 2nd Ave S., Suite 750-3, Seattle, WA 98104) and via tele-health throughout Washington State. To learn more or schedule a free 20-minute consultation, visit jamesnoletherapy.com or call (206) 488-5543.

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