Helping People Find Therapists & Advocating for Ethical and Healthy Therapy & Marriage Counseling Practices

My Approach to Helping

I understand that reaching out to someone takes courage and that things in your life might not even be close to being "okay." If you're looking for a way to change your life experience I'd like to help. Whether you're struggling to connect with your partner, feeling sad or anxious, trying to manage living with chronic pain/illness, or something in between. Change can be a phone call away. There is hope, I have hope. Working with me you'll find a compassionate, non-judgmental, and engaged therapist; someone you can share your thoughts and feelings with.

Maybe what you're experiencing you've dealt with for a long time, but recently found it increasingly difficult to manage on your own. I understand where you may be and would like to help you reduce your distress. I know taking that first step is often the hardest.

Please visit my website or call to schedule a no cost in person consultation. I believe in the human spirit and that a better life is possible. I believe YOU can have a better life. Won't you take that first step? I'd like to hear from you.

 

More Info About My Practice

I do not accept insurance, as I do not subscribed to the "medical model" of mental health treatment. Most insurance companies only allow a handful of sessions, fewer than what is needed for therapy to make a lasting impact. Further, insurance companies require disclosing your personal health information and a diagnosis that may be considered a "pre-existing" condition. This may have a negative impact on your insurance coverage in the future. I find self-pay affords me the opportunity to run my practice in the best interest of my clients rather than a corporation. My fees reflect that.

 

My Role as a Therapist

In my work as a therapist, I employ my natural gift of empathy along with my clinical training and experience to join with my clients on their transformative journeys that are unique and special to each person and family. While honoring and respecting my client's goals and their intuition on what they need. I fundamentally believe that we all deserve to be heard and have someone REALLY hear us and bear witness. Often times, the first time that happens is in therapy.

 

Importance of the Client-Therapist Alliance

The client-therapist relationship is the most important aspect of therapy. In my opinion, without a true connection, understanding, and meeting at that place and space of authenticity, healing cannot truly happen. It is imperative that the clients I work with feel comfortable sharing their stories with me. Their trust is valued and respected.

 

The Duration and Frequency of Therapy

Each person, couple, and family is different, as are their presenting problems, and therefore, I am unable to make any guarantees as to the duration of therapy. That being said, with a commitment to therapy both in and out of session most of my clients have met their stated goal(s) within 4-6 months. Therapy is complete when my clients determine they have achieved their goals.

Services I Provide

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

Ages I Work With

• Teens
• Adults

Languages I Speak

• English

Groups I Work With

Marriage and Family Counseling, Pre-teen/Teen Issues, Chronic Pain/Illness (multiple sclerosis (MS), fibromyalgia (FMS) chronic fatigue syndrome (CFH), diabetes, etc.), Anxiety, Depression, Loss or Grief, Spiritual Abuse and Issues

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
• Family Systems Therapy
• Humanistic Psychology

Concerns & Issues I Help With

• Anxiety, Fear, & Stress
• Emotion Management
• Family Problems
• Health & Body
• Social Skills & Problems
• Relationships & Marriage
• Depression & Mood
• Life Changes
• Sexuality
• Attachment
• Spirituality
• Identity Issues