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My Approach to Helping

A cognitive-behavioral treatment philosophy and approach best describes my orientation. What a patient knows in his head/heart and what he does with what he knows are my principal treatment axes. While my master's degree education favored a client-centered model, my doctoral studies and subsequent professional practice have taught me the view that the best test of anything is: Does it work? I believe in the impact of unconditional positive regard on personal change for the client. I have learned as well that often the patients who see me value my directness, attention to measurable outcome, high feedback, role-playing (often, but not always), and homework assignments. I typically use the back of my professional card to write my prescription. Over the years, I have discovered a few patients have saved these directives like baseball cards. I am convinced of the importance of involving the significant other(s) in the treatment context, when possible. With marital and family therapy, I like the energy created and the results attained.

 

More Info About My Practice

We love what we do with a passion that enables us to take ownership of our clients’ concerns. We find no greater satisfaction in our profession than helping a child, or working through teenage problems with adolescents, providing adult family services, counseling a depressed spouse, or helping a family to reach their goals. You’ll find that our practice is results oriented and research based with the individualized service needed to bring you direction, comfort, healing and hope. Our mission is to exceed client expectations by providing the highest quality therapeutic services with measurable goals, in a caring and effective environment. We create relationships with our clients in order to help them reach their aspirations and objectives. We accept most insurance plans and besides evening hours, we are open 7 days a week.

Services I Provide

• Individual Therapy & Counseling
• Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Group Therapy

Ages I Work With

• Children
• Teens
• Adults
• Elders

Languages I Speak

• English

Groups I Work With

Children and adolescents with behavior, lack of social skills, Asperger's Disorder, ADHD, children of divorce. Adults with marital problems and divorce or blended family issues.

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Anger Management
• Client-Directed Outcome-Informed Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
• Family Systems Therapy
• Humanistic Psychology
• Process Oriented Psychology

Concerns & Issues I Help With

• Addictions & Compulsions
• Life Changes
• Childhood & Adolescence
• Family Problems
• Health & Body
• Anxiety, Fear, & Stress
• Emotion Management
• Social Skills & Problems
• Depression & Mood
• Relationships & Marriage
• Identity Issues
• Self-Esteem & Confidence
• Occupational & Academic Issues
• Attachment
• Reproduction
• Spirituality