My style is client-centered and solution-focused.
We begin with a basic intake – which is just getting to know the person sitting across from me.
My approach to counseling is fairly simple – a basic problem solving model:
– What are the presenting problems?
– What have you tried already to remediate the issues?
– What has worked, worked somewhat, or not at all?
– How has your family of origin influenced your decision making and patterns?
– We then will explore together other solution ideas – and tailor them to the clients’ “come from”
I am also a fully trained EMDR therapist.
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It is my job to be your “guide on the side”. I value the client’s time, and believe that time is at a premium during visits – so – we roll up our sleeves and get to work.
My areas of specialization include – but are not limited to:
– family systems
– parenting of all types
– children with specific needs or challenging behaviors
– marriage – conflict remediation, communication coaching, and “commitment check-up”
– anger/behavior issues
– substance abuse/addiction
– eating disorders
– grief
– self-concept and insecurities/communication and conflict problems
– children/teen issues – developmental, relationships, peer problems, school, drugs/alcohol, anger, responsibility and respect issues
– ADD/ADHD – tools for coping
– caring for elderly parents/family members
– spiritual wounds – having “hurts”/confusion that were generated in a religious setting
I consider it an honor to work alongside my clients – listening, planning, coaching, and counseling.