Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychotherapy
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
License Type:
LPC
License Number:
19134
My Approach to Helping
My overall goal in therapy is to assist you in being as healthy as possible physically, mentally, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. I believe all people are created with a need for purpose and meaning, a need for significant connection with others, and a capacity for growth. Thus I am committed to providing quality mental health care to assist you in achieving these goals. : The purpose of treatment may include relieving distress; decreasing symptoms of a mental or emotional disorder; improving one's mood, self-esteem, or overall well-being; working through trauma or loss; working to improve significant relationships; or learning better coping skills for life's challenges. As such, psychotherapy is not an exact science and it is not like a visit to a medical doctor, but rather requires your active participation in identifying problems and goals, and working to make changes. In order for therapy to be most successful, I will at times ask you to take specific steps to work on the issues we discuss, both during our sessions and in the time in between our appointments. I will work to create a safe setting in which you feel respected and accepted in order for you to openly discuss issues which may be at times personal and uncomfortable. I will be sensitive to the pacing and timing of these discussions to maximize a therapeutic result. Progress depends on many factors including motivation, effort, and how well we work as a team. Additionally, therapy at times involves unpleasant feelings and addressing issues that initially may be difficult, even painful. The changes you make may impact your relationships, your functioning on the job or at home, or your understanding of yourself. Some of these changes may be temporarily distressing. Whenever possible, we will anticipate these risks and discuss them throughout the course of therapy. Together we will work to achieve the best possible results for you.
More Info About My Practice
My practice is located in two geographical locations- Plano and Frisco Texas. My Mission Stonebriar Counseling Associates (SCA) is purposefully passionate in providing quality psychotherapy from a Christian perspective that influences the treatment of psychological, emotional, and mental health issues. To this end, SCA is committed to glorify God by: Believing that each person has the innate ability for personal growth and wholeness. Seeking a variety of approaches to help you learn new skills and find more choices so as to manage lifes changes with a broader range of solutions for recognizing your strengths. Accepting all people with respect and love regardless of age, sex, race, religion, ethnicity or socio-economic status. Thoughtfully affirming and carefully following the morals of the Christian faith and the ethics of the professional governing boards. Providing research and development for new and innovative programs, seminars, and workshops in order to further the well-being and self-sufficiency of each client.
Services I Provide
Individual Therapy & Counseling
Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
Family Therapy
Ages I Work With
Teens
Adults
Elders
Languages I Speak
English
Groups I Work With
For over 25 years I specialize in working with couples whose marriage is in crisis of facing a divorce. The goal of marriage counseling is the resolution of conflict: the development and strengthening of communication skills, and the growth of intimacy and mutual acceptance. Couples are taught problem solving skills in areas, such as, sexuality, parenting, and conflict resolution. I also specialize in working with populations in the area of sexual addiction. The fantasy world of pornography places unrealistic expectations that only end up with feelings of emptiness and resentment. Recognizing what men get out of pornography is vital. It is important to see how they use porn to cope with whatever difficulties they are dealing with. Those who find themselves sliding down a slippery slope of destruction end up withdrawing from others and from God. They lack faith in the One who suffered the ultimate price to be able to accept them. They lack the hope and vision for the kind of men they could be and what they could accomplish for God. Consequently, it is imperative to help them regain purpose that comes from living for the sake of something greater than oneself.
