Veronica Haggerty, Counselor in New Hope, 18938

Veronica Haggerty, MA., RN

Profession(s):
Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Nursing
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
Registered Nurse

My Approach to Helping

I look at what one can do to help themselves and their relationship lead a healthier and happier life. I know the stages and pitfalls of marital relationships and how we often become stuck in trying to change, but doing the same thing over and over again, yet getting the same old unhappy and unfulfilling results.

The current research says that marriage is an important social good for children and adults. Men, women and children all do better in intact first marriages on all measures: health, wealth, satisfaction and success.

As a marriage and family counselor who has been trained in many of the 'best practice' marriage education programs, I teach concepts, skills and know the necessary tools to enhance, strengthen and revitalize relationships and personal well-being. I help identify strengths and opportunities in all relationships that can avoid the pitfalls which lead to separation and cut-offs.

I am dedicated to providing "new hope" in relationships by increasing awareness and understanding of the individual and their partner. Learning new skills in communication, and conflict resolution will help both partners build trust, avoid destructive habits and resolve differences.

I know that healthy, lifelong marriages are good for individuals, families and communities and I work to help one see how the success or failure of their marriage effects not only themselves but future generations. My passion is to 'reverse the ripple effect' and bring hope and commitment to relationships.

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

As stated above my passion is to 'reverse the ripple effect'. This means I want those who are struggling with their feelings and commitments to their relationships to understand their family history and discover how they may continue along their path or choose to change their direction to find whatever they may be seeking. It is a journey and a process that is admired, encouraged and affirmed for that individual. I believe this because so often people get 'stuck' in doing what they have always done, not knowing how to affect a change in the dynamics. And when I see this change in people, it is their 'insight' that ignites me in wanting to continue persuing my passion.