Individual Therapy
A space to slow down, understand your patterns, and build healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
What to Expect from Individual Therapy
Therapy isn’t only for crisis moments. It’s for anyone who wants more self-knowledge, better tools for stress, or a clearer sense of who they are in relationship to others.
Affect Relational Therapy
My approach is grounded in Affect Relational Therapy. We don’t just talk about what’s going on. We slow down enough to notice what you’re actually feeling in the moment, and why old patterns of relating to yourself and to others might no longer be serving you. From there, we build something healthier.
One tool I often bring to this work is the Relationship Animals framework, which comprises eight archetypes that describe how people tend to connect, protect themselves, and love.
It’s entirely optional. But I’ve found it gives people a fast, memorable way to see their own patterns clearly, which makes the harder work of change easier to start.
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Communication
The ability to notice your own internal world, your feelings, reactions, values, and patterns, with curiosity instead of judgment.
Emotional Regulation
The capacity to respond instead of react. This protects your relationships and gives you room to actually hear other people.
Motivation
Understanding what's been getting in the way of your goals, especially when anxiety or depression has made it hard to break old habits.
Emotional Regulation
Clearer access to your own thoughts and feelings makes it possible to ask for what you need and to actually be understood.
Frequently asked questions
What is individual psychotherapy?
Individual psychotherapy is a collaborative process that helps you understand your patterns, build emotional regulation skills, and develop healthier relationships with yourself and others. Dr. Scott Conkright offers individual psychotherapy rooted in Affect Relational Therapy in Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC.
What is Affect Relational Therapy (A.R.T.)?
Affect Relational Therapy (A.R.T.) is a framework developed by Dr. Scott Conkright that draws on Silvan Tomkins’ affect theory, polyvagal theory, and psychoanalytic thinking. Rather than just talking about what is going on, A.R.T. slows down enough to notice what you are actually feeling in the moment and why old patterns of relating may no longer be serving you.
How long does individual therapy take?
The length of therapy varies depending on your goals and needs. Some clients work with Dr. Scott Conkright for a few months to address a specific concern, while others work together for several years on deeper relational patterns. The goal is always the same: a healthier relationship with yourself and with others.
What issues does individual therapy help with?
Individual therapy with Dr. Scott Conkright can help with self-knowledge, emotional regulation, communication, motivation, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, imposter syndrome, and feelings of loneliness or being misunderstood. It is not only for crisis moments—it is for anyone who wants to understand themselves better.
Does Dr. Scott Conkright offer online therapy?
Yes. Dr. Scott Conkright offers online psychotherapy for individuals and couples nationwide, including LGBTQ+ affirming care and therapy for therapists. In-person sessions are available in Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC.