Focus on thinking patterns, emotional experiences, and behavior patterns. I like to say: No-one does anything for "no reason." Insight about yourself and your situation is the key to taking control of what you can to make meaningful change.
Focus on thinking patterns, emotional experiences, and behavior patterns. I like to say: No-one does anything for "no reason." Insight about yourself and your situation is the key to taking control of what you can to make meaningful change.
I focus on working toward goals through a Christian worldview using treatment styles such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Reality Therapy. I like to use analogies and humor when possible to illustrate concepts and important points.
To me, therapy is not only helping you understand how your experiences, upbringing, and social environment have shaped who you are today, but to heal your younger "you" from them. To learn how to move forward with the best version of you that exists.
To me, therapy is not only helping you understand how your experiences, upbringing, and social environment have shaped who you are today, but to heal your younger "you" from them. To learn how to move forward with the best version of you that exists.
I’m a very relatable person and naturally use a bit of humor to lessen any anxiety or tension you might be feeling. I’m also a visual learner myself, so I incorporate visuals and a TON of analogies to help you understand difficult concepts.
People pursue counseling with me for all manner of issues related to the human experience. Some of the more common examples include difficulties with anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, loneliness, self-esteem, and addiction.
People pursue counseling with me for all manner of issues related to the human experience. Some of the more common examples include difficulties with anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, loneliness, self-esteem, and addiction.
I believe that everyone has an innate ability to heal and find fulfillment. Sometimes the stress of life piles on and we lose touch with that instinct. That's where therapy comes in.
work on goals we identify together, using a blend of interventions and skills, mixed to a blend that is designed for you.
work on goals we identify together, using a blend of interventions and skills, mixed to a blend that is designed for you.
that I come from a person-centered approach. I believe you are the subject matter expert on yourself, and I will support you working on the things that are important to you. I will be respectful, but also challenge you.
Explore "The two I's" - Insight and Implementation. The therapeutic process in a nutshell is simple - understanding why we do what we do, why we feel this way, why think this way - and what do we do about it? Although a simple process, neither step is easy.
Explore "The two I's" - Insight and Implementation. The therapeutic process in a nutshell is simple - understanding why we do what we do, why we feel this way, why think this way - and what do we do about it? Although a simple process, neither step is easy.
I work in a very sex-positive approach. No matter what you are struggling with, what you’re into, or ashamed to admit to anyone else, you will find a completely non-judgmental and accepting space in my office.