Wrap our arms around the problem you're grappling with, discuss the psychological factors that brought you to this point, and use that knowledge to move you forward - feeling better and living the life you want to live.
Wrap our arms around the problem you're grappling with, discuss the psychological factors that brought you to this point, and use that knowledge to move you forward - feeling better and living the life you want to live.
I'll act as a bridge between you and the science-backed techniques that we know can help you meet your goals for changing your life. I have broad experience, but specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, and addiction.
Process life's changes - good and bad, learn new emotions, and get to know your true self!
Process life's changes - good and bad, learn new emotions, and get to know your true self!
I'm flexible. I believe all of our experiences up until this point have impacted who we are in this present moment. Maybe that experience was this week, 8 months ago, or 7 years ago.
Together we will explore the issues that bring you to treatment and assume a problem-solving approach to deal with those challenges. We will look into patterns of behavior that cause distress in your life and ways to alter behavior for the better.
Together we will explore the issues that bring you to treatment and assume a problem-solving approach to deal with those challenges. We will look into patterns of behavior that cause distress in your life and ways to alter behavior for the better.
My approach is person-centered; treating the process as a means for clients to become more empowered in their own lives. While direct in my approach, I believe that the client is in the "driver's seat".
Explore who you are and what goals you have. As your counselor I will first need to understand your background to more fully understand you. Then together we will explore what your goals are moving forward, and work to make them a reality.
Explore who you are and what goals you have. As your counselor I will first need to understand your background to more fully understand you. Then together we will explore what your goals are moving forward, and work to make them a reality.
I draw on many different theories in my work as a counselor: attachment theory, mindfulness and meditation, psychodynamic theory, stages of change model, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and CBT. I will tailor our work together to your needs.
. . . . discover the real connections in your life; the opportunities for you to become a stronger, healthier, more virtuous person; how well you relate to self, others, and the world; and how you can be THE agent in all you think, feel, and do.
. . . . discover the real connections in your life; the opportunities for you to become a stronger, healthier, more virtuous person; how well you relate to self, others, and the world; and how you can be THE agent in all you think, feel, and do.
While I value the exploration of our motives, wishes, desires, hopes, and fears, and while I am very much a relationally-based clinician, I like to be practical and focus on the "now what?" of people's issues. Together we get to discover "the way."