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My Approach to Helping

So often, life transitions or crises, family, career, and social pressures, or physiological changes cause people to lose sight of their goals or fall off track in pursuing them. In a session, we will discover the sources of problems and conflicts. We will then develop and work through a game plan to get you back on track loving who you are, who you are with, and who you are becoming.

My approach is based on family systems theory, in particular family of origin issues. I hold a masters degree from LIOS at Bastyr University and am currently working towards a professional certification in Chemical Dependency. Prior to counseling, I worked in Human Resources for ten years as a Regional HR Director, Recruiter, and Training Specialist. I provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere that is both direct and supportive. My hope is that our time together will be productive and constructive, allowing for opportunities and growth.

 

More Info About My Practice

My fee is very competitive at $85/hr. I do not bill insurance, but am happy to provide a receipt for you to invoice your insurance company.

Services I Provide

• Individual Therapy & Counseling
• Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Mediation
• Coaching
• Consultation
• Home-Based Therapy

Ages I Work With

• Children
• Teens
• Adults
• Elders

Languages I Speak

• English

Groups I Work With

Gay, lesbian, couples, adults, teens, aspergers, addicts, autism, children, schizophrenia, marriage, family

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
• Adlerian Psychotherapy
• Anger Management
• Body-Mind Psychotherapy
• Client-Directed Outcome-Informed Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
• Collaborative Therapy / Collaborative Language Systems
• Conflict Resolution Therapy
• Contemplative Psychotherapy
• Critical Incidence Stress Debriefing
• Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy
• Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
• Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
• Family Systems Therapy
• Focusing
• Integration of different therapy models
• Mindfulness Based Approaches
• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
• Motivational Enhancement Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Person Centered / Rogerian
• Positive Psychotherapy
• Possibility Therapy
• Self Acceptance Training
• Self Psychology
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Systems Theory /Therapy
• Transactional Analysis

Concerns & Issues I Help With

• Identity Issues
• Attachment
• Trauma
• Abuse: Emotional, Physical, or Sexual
• Addictions & Compulsions
• Life Changes
• Childhood & Adolescence
• Family Problems
• Social Skills & Problems
• Health & Body
• Anxiety, Fear, & Stress
• Emotion Management
• Depression & Mood
• Occupational & Academic Issues
• Relationships & Marriage
• Self-Esteem & Confidence
• Sexuality
• Self-Harm & Suicide