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My Approach to Helping

I believe in treating all individuals with acceptance, respect and dignity. I strive to help others accept themselves and their situations, while fostering growth. I teach others how to care for themselves and provide tools for reducing stress. Most people possess the power and insight to solve their own problems, and I enjoy helping others tap into that ability. Healthy, happy relationships are the key to living a life of fulfillment, and I use this ideal as a guiding force in my practice. I am also a Heartmath provider. Heartmath is a computer-based tool that helps people reduce their stress and live happy, healthy lives.

 

More Info About My Practice

My specialty is helping parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. It is my belief and personal experience that a healthy parent is key in raising a healthy child. I help parents navigate and cope with the stressors that accompany raising and loving a child with very special needs.

 

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

I have been helping parents of Children with disabilities for several years, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorders. My own son has ASD and as a result I have become skilled in the areas of stress reduction, relationships, marital issues, depression and anxiety as they relate to parenting children with special needs. Healthy boundaries are necessary for self-care, and healthy relationships and most people are not equipped with these important life skills.

 

How My Own Struggles Made Me a Better Therapist

My experiences raising a child with autism and another with learning disabilities has strengthened my desire to help other parents in similar situations. I have done my own personal work, especially in the areas of grief, acceptance, self care and boundaries.

Services I Provide

• Individual Therapy & Counseling
• Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Coaching
• Online Counseling / Phone Therapy

Ages I Work With

• Teens
• Adults

Languages I Speak

• English

Groups I Work With

I work primarily with(but not limited to) individuals, couples and families living with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Other areas of specialty include Codependency, boundary issues, coping and self-care skills, stress management, depression, anxiety and marital issues. I also utilize Heartmath products for stress reduction and train people in how to use them.

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
• Body-Mind Psychotherapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
• Family Systems Therapy
• Integration of different therapy models
• Mindfulness Based Approaches
• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

My Blog Posts

• Autism and Flight Risk: 5 Ways to Keep Your Child Safe
• The Difference 1 Makes: Reflections on the CDC Autism Rates
• The Art of Comforting: How to Help
• The Art of Comforting: Three Examples of What NOT to Do
• The Gravity of Autism, Part 2
• The Gravity of Autism, Part 1
• Thankfulness in the Midst of Autism
• Autism and Grief

Concerns & Issues I Help With

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