10/21/2026
Understanding Yourself Is Where Change Begins
Have you ever stopped to consider why you respond to certain situations the way you do? Why some things bother you more than others, or why you find yourself repeating behaviors even when you recognize they aren't helping?
Our experiences shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and respond to the challenges we encounter. Sometimes those responses have become so familiar that we don't recognize how much they're influencing our lives. One of the things I emphasize in my work is that understanding why we do something is important, but understanding alone doesn't necessarily lead to change.
Therapy is an opportunity to explore what's beneath those patterns, recognize what keeps them going, and begin developing different ways of responding.
It's not about finding fault or placing blame. It's about developing a better understanding of yourself, taking responsibility for what you can change, and putting that understanding into practice.
At my practice in Waterville, Maine, I work with adults navigating anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, and other challenges. I offer in-person appointments in Waterville and online therapy throughout Maine.
Learn more at https://jonboschen.com
