Stages of Change (Doorley)—
For some people, support may begin with a theoretical inquiry: What is my relationship to change? Below is a graphic— the “Stages of Change” wheel— to help envision what may be possible, what’s challenging, and what could be next. Most folks are between two adjacent spheres in their journey, such as the “Contemplation” and “Preparation” phases of planning on the way to “Action”. Your personal positioning depends on your individual situation, outlook, and support resources. For whatever change could be possible for you, where do you see yourself on this wheel? ( Stages of Change – Doorley – image below )
[ aka “The Transtheoretical Model”— a theorical approach asking, ‘What might be possible?’ ]
Stages of Change—
Also, if you are curious how this model can affect conversations between you and loved ones, schedule a FREE CONSULTATION now.
My therapy approach combines :
–Buddhist psychology.
–Mindfulness (& meditation).
–ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy).
–Gestalt (a whole-person approach).
–Humanism (the work of Carl Rogers).
I’ve spent 9 years with clients— two years volunteering, and 7 with direct clinical experience. Concurrently I’ve specialized in treating Career Burnout, Sleep Issues, Anxiety , ADHD, and Stress. Presently I’m in my 7th year of Humanistic Therapy with clients (2026). And my supervisor is Gieve Patel, LMFT#47196. As an employee of the Center for Mindful Psychotherapy, I’m a registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist. (AMFT#161336 in California.)
Before graduate studies, practicum, and clinical work— I spent a year and a half as a peer-to-peer phone Counselor and Shift Lead at the San Francisco Warm Line from 2016 -to- 2017. Simultaneously, for two years I acted as Group Co-Facilitator for Bayside Marin’s drug-and-alcohol Alumni in Recovery program in San Francisco, CA from 2015 -to- 2017.
[ Doorley Therapy acknowledges this image courtesy of—“The Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH)” .
( retrieved online 2023-09-28 ) @ https://ighhub.org/toolkit/subchapter/stages-change ]