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My Approach to Helping

I believe that all people are innately good and want to be happy and the emotional pain we feel when we are profoundly unhappy, or when we feel trapped by our fears and worries points the way for healing. This is our starting point. My part in our work together is to provide a safe, respectful place to deeply hear and understand you and to gently guide you through the process of releasing and healing emotional pain. I know firsthand that "talking" about our troubles is not enough even though it does help. We need to go beyond talk and learn how to "release and heal" the emotional pain that keeps us trapped and unhappy. In the process, we deepen our ability to listen to the quiet voice within that guides us with clarity and truth. I believe "It's in everyone of us to be wise." It takes courage to do this kind of emotional "work." And the rewards are there for all of us who do.

During our first meeting, I'll "get to know you" and listen to your experiences and concerns. And together, we'll identify specific goals, and then work strategically to meet these goals. In this way, an individualized program is designed just for you, one that addresses your deepest concerns and helps you to make the changes you desire. I am interactive and collaborative and I believe in treating you the way I want to be treated, with compassion, respect and forthright. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and increase the skills that support health and well-being for youself and your relationships.

 

More Info About My Practice

In addition to helping people who are experiencing profound unhappiness, intense fears, stress, grief and relationship problems, I specialize in guiding those with chronic pain or serious illness. I teach techniques and practices from neuroscience that help to "lighten the load" of living with illness and chronic pain.

Services I Provide

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

Ages I Work With

• Adults
• Elders

Languages I Speak

• English

Groups I Work With

In addition to the concerns and issues listed, I work with persons with chronic physical illness to help address and resolve possible underlying emotional issues.

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Autogenic Training
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
• Critical Incidence Stress Debriefing
• Energy Psychology
• Family Systems Therapy
• Focusing
• Gestalt Therapy
• Holistic Psychotherapy
• Interpersonal Neurobiology
• Mindfulness Based Approaches
• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
• Neuro-Linguistic Programming
• Non-Violent Communication
• Possibility Therapy
• Relational Recovery
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Somatic Psychotherapy
• Thought Field Therapy
• Voice Dialogue

Concerns & Issues I Help With

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