embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
that I prioritize a client-centered and collaborative method. I believe in tailoring therapy to the unique needs and goals of each individual.
We will develop new insights and self awareness. This might include clarifying values, understanding relationship dynamics, or recognizing the impact past experiences have on current functioning. New insights provide direction for needed change.
We will develop new insights and self awareness. This might include clarifying values, understanding relationship dynamics, or recognizing the impact past experiences have on current functioning. New insights provide direction for needed change.
My approach to therapy is client centered and begins with a conversation to get to know you, your history, identities, struggles and strengths. Therapy begins as you are able to trust me and the process and honestly share your thoughts and feelings.
. . . . 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."
I can be of service to all people, including those with the following challenges: anger, anxiety, boundaries, coping skills, couples counseling, depression, grief, men's issues, relationship issues, stress management, substance use, and trauma.
I can be of service to all people, including those with the following challenges: anger, anxiety, boundaries, coping skills, couples counseling, depression, grief, men's issues, relationship issues, stress management, substance use, and trauma.
Peer reviewed research suggests that the most vital aspect of a strong therapeutic relationship is trust, and building a genuine connection. This allows for feelings of vulnerability and honest communication in sharing thoughts, beliefs and feelings.
We'll explore your past experiences and how you came to be the person you are today. We'll understand the meaning behind your difficulties and what can be gained from them, and we'll process emotions left over from unresolved grief and trauma.
We'll explore your past experiences and how you came to be the person you are today. We'll understand the meaning behind your difficulties and what can be gained from them, and we'll process emotions left over from unresolved grief and trauma.
I don't think you're sick or broken, but there are probably areas of your life needing care and understanding. I take a holistic approach, meaning we include what comes up in mind, heart, and body. I love working with metaphor, images, and dreams.