Counseling Services
Services Provided For
- Adult ADD
- Biofeedback
- Bi-Polar Disorder
- Career Development
- Career Transition
- Depression
- Disability/Illness
- Grief/Loss
- Life Transitions
- Panic Disorder
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Relationships
- Stress/Anxiety
- Healthy Lifestyle Development
Counseling gives you the opportunity to explore dreams and emotions; create new opportunities and adventures; learn how to build love, friendship, caring, and intimacy into your life; discover who you are and how your beliefs, values, and philosophies influence your daily living.
Previous Work Settings
- Community Mental Health Center
- American Red Cross Disaster Relief Centers
- University and College Counseling Centers
- High School Special Education Program
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Alcohol and Drug Misdemeanor Program
- At-Risk Youth Service Agency
- Domestic Violence and Parents Assistance Center
Therapeutic Approach
Each person is unique, what works for one person in counseling may not work for another, therefore, I choose the therapeutic approach that matches the unique characteristics and experiences of each individual. I look at each persons life from a bio-psychosocial perspective, which means that I work with you to discover how the mental, physical, and social/spiritual components of your life are balanced and what areas you would like to change. From a humanistic perspective I see each individual as being in charge of their life, so as a counselor I serve you as a facilitator, coach, and mentor in developing healthy solutions to lifes challenges.
The therapeutic approach I most often use to facilitate change and
the development of healthy solutions, is the Cognitive-Behavioral therapy
approach.
Cognitive-behavioral
therapy is an action and solution oriented form of psychosocial therapy
that focuses on thinking patterns and counter-productive behaviors.
Treatment focuses on changing thought patterns in order to change behavior
and emotional states. I also use Biofeedback training to help clients
become more aware of physiological as well as cognitive and emotional
responses to stressors. I will work with you in learning relaxation
techniques and educating you on how your body and mind can work together
in positive ways to heal. Existential therapy looks at your beliefs,
values, and how they fit with your perspective on the meaning to life.
I feel this therapeutic approach is important in understanding what
you want for your future and who you want to be. This unique blend of
approaches offers you a comprehensive program for health and wellness.
I have found in my 18 years of counseling experience that successful results from therapy require clients to take an active role in the treatment process by participating in treatment goal setting and keeping the change process alive by completing homework between counseling sessions. All therapeutic approaches require us to build an honest, trusting, and respectful relationship.
Confidentiality
Information you share with me will be regarded with respect and handled in a professional manner. Our conversations and my records are held confidential. Confidentiality is protected by state law and ethical principles, to which I adhere as a licensed professional counselor.