Narrative Therapy
Scottsdale, AZ
Reclaiming your story, reclaiming your life.
Narrative therapy is based on the idea that the stories we tell about ourselves shape our reality. At Sonoran Sky Family Therapy, I use this approach to help you explore and reframe the narratives that define your experiences, empowering you to take control of your story. Together, we’ll work to separate you from the problems you face and create new, empowering narratives that allow you to live with more agency and confidence.
How Narrative Therapy Works
Your story shapes your reality.
In narrative therapy, we believe that the way we interpret and tell the stories of our lives can greatly impact how we experience the world. Often, people become stuck in stories that focus on problems, limitations, or negative self-beliefs. Narrative therapy helps you separate yourself from these problems by externalizing them, seeing them as challenges to be addressed rather than defining aspects of who you are.
Together, we’ll explore the stories that have been shaping your life and examine how these narratives influence your emotions, behavior, and relationships. We’ll then work to re-author these stories, focusing on your strengths, values, and possibilities for growth. Through this process, you’ll gain a clearer sense of agency, allowing you to rewrite your story in a way that aligns with the life you want to live.
Who Can Benefit from Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy is a powerful tool for anyone who feels defined by their problems or stuck in a negative self-narrative.
It’s especially effective for those who want to take control of their story and find new ways to view their challenges and experiences.
At Sonoran Sky Family Therapy, narrative therapy can be particularly beneficial for:
• Individuals dealing with identity struggles: Whether it’s a crisis of self-esteem, self-worth, or feeling lost, narrative therapy helps reframe the story of who you are.
• Couples working through relationship challenges: By exploring the shared story of your relationship, we can uncover the narratives that are contributing to conflict and re-author a healthier, more connected story together.
• Families experiencing communication breakdowns: Narrative therapy helps family members understand each other’s perspectives and rewrite the story of their relationships in ways that promote empathy and connection.
• Anyone struggling with trauma, anxiety, or depression: By externalizing these issues, we can explore how they have influenced your story without letting them define you.
If you’re ready to change the narrative of your life and see yourself in a more empowered light, narrative therapy can help you reclaim your voice and your story.
What to Expect in Sessions
Exploring and rewriting your story.
In narrative therapy sessions, we will work together to examine the stories you’ve been telling yourself about your life, your relationships, and your challenges. The process is collaborative, and you are the expert in your own story. My role is to help guide you in separating yourself from the problems you face and in re-authoring these narratives in a way that reflects your strengths, values, and goals.
During sessions, you can expect to:
• Externalize Problems: We’ll explore how to view problems as separate from your identity, seeing them as challenges rather than defining characteristics. This allows you to tackle these issues with more clarity and self-compassion.
• Identify Dominant Narratives: We’ll identify the stories you’ve been telling yourself that may be keeping you stuck, focusing on how these narratives have shaped your view of yourself and your relationships.
• Re-Author Your Story: Together, we’ll work on rewriting these narratives, focusing on your resilience, capabilities, and the possibilities for change. By shifting the focus to your strengths and values, you can create a new story that reflects a more empowered and hopeful version of yourself.
Through this process, you’ll begin to see new possibilities for your life and relationships, gaining a sense of agency over the stories you want to tell moving forward.
Long-Term Benefits
Empowerment through a new narrative.
The long-term benefits of narrative therapy are profound, as it empowers you to take control of your story and view yourself through a more compassionate, resilient, and empowered lens. By changing the way you relate to your problems and reframing your narrative, you can experience greater emotional freedom, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Some long-term benefits of narrative therapy include:
• Greater Self-Awareness and Compassion: By exploring the stories that have shaped your identity, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your strengths, leading to increased self-compassion and self-acceptance.
• Improved Relationships: Rewriting the stories of your relationships can lead to more open communication, empathy, and stronger connections with others.
• Emotional Resilience: Externalizing problems and reframing challenges gives you the tools to navigate difficult emotions with more clarity and resilience, helping you to move forward with confidence.
• Empowerment and Agency: Taking ownership of your story empowers you to live with more intention, allowing you to approach life with a sense of control and possibility rather than feeling defined by past struggles.
Through narrative therapy, you can create a new, more empowering story for your life, one that reflects your strengths, values, and the future you want to build.
My Approach to Narrative Therapy
At Sonoran Sky Family Therapy, my approach to narrative therapy is centered around helping you reclaim your story and view yourself in a more empowered, compassionate light. I believe that every person has the ability to re-author their narrative in a way that aligns with their values, strengths, and hopes for the future. By working together, we will explore the stories that have shaped you and help you rewrite them in a way that reflects your resilience and potential.
My role is to provide a collaborative, non-judgmental space where you feel supported in this process. Through compassionate guidance, I’ll help you identify the dominant narratives that may be holding you back and assist you in externalizing problems so you can see them from a new perspective. Together, we’ll focus on your strengths and values as we work to rewrite your story in a way that fosters growth, healing, and a renewed sense of self.
Whether you’re dealing with personal struggles, relational challenges, or a sense of being stuck, my approach to narrative therapy is designed to help you take back control and live a life aligned with the story you want to tell.
