A man-made pile of stones is called a cairn. Historically, these stacked stones were created as monuments to remember significant moments in time. They served as a physical reminder of a story—of a person’s voice and experience.

As we explore the story of your life in therapy, you’ll be reminded that your voice matters as much as the experiences you’ve had—it’s the hand that stacks the stones. There will be time to acknowledge the hardships that have shaped you, and also the ways in which you were able to move forward despite it all. Together, we’ll sift through your past, present, and hopes for the future to look for new insights that will change how you see yourself and influence the choices you make moving forward.

In the end, you’ll have your own metaphorical cairn, made up of the significant moments in your life. In this stack of memories and revelations, you’ll find a sense of meaning in your story and—most importantly—you’ll find yourself and your voice.