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I have been a practicing therapist for over twenty years. Helping people move away from distress and into peace, is a passion of mine. Choosing therapy is choosing health, and without your health, nothing can grow.
My approach
Cognitive Behavioral Coping Skills, and insight oriented, family relations. Spirituality and existential perspective. Positive behavioral reinforcement- whatever has worked, do more of that. Care and success of self, before trying to care for else.
My focus
I have experience working with Adults who suffer from depression, frustration, anxiety, fear-based, and relationship issues.
My communication style
I establish a relationship of understanding first. I then move into questions regarding what you want for yourself. We then work on your behavior and thoughts matching what you have as your goals.
My journey to mental healthcare
It was always something I felt drawn to. I would buy psychology and self-improvement books in high school that were recommended on Donahue, and other people on shows. In college, I had a professor who told me to read a list of psychology books for extra credit. I was naturally adept in psychology, so I decided to become a therapist.
My goals for you
If you are not working on your stated goals, then we need to accept they may be goals you think you should have but do not. We will then work on what your authentic goals are.
My first session with you
Listening. I may listen for a few sessions because you may be in distress and you may need your story to be understood. I will then ask you what your goal for therapy is. What outcomes do you want from yourself?
