"I believe that almost all change that occurs in therapy comes from forming a safe therapeutic relationship, and in the context of that relationship increasing your awareness of self, challenging your old beliefs, establishing appropriate boundaries in relationships with others, and experiencing and letting go of old pain. My task is to support you in that process. I tend to be active in therapy. I ask questions, offer observations, and look for patterns in the client's life. However, I believe the client is the final expert on themselves, and I trust in their unique healing process."
"I believe that almost all change that occurs in therapy comes from forming a safe therapeutic relationship, and in the context of that relationship increasing your awareness of self, challenging your old beliefs, establishing appropriate boundaries in relationships with others, and experiencing and letting go of old pain. My task is to support you in that process. I tend to be active in therapy. I ask questions, offer observations, and look for patterns in the client's life. However, I believe the client is the final expert on themselves, and I trust in their unique healing process."
"I enjoy working with clients to help them overcome the obstacles to deeply loving and appreciating themselves, guiding them into healing their relationship with Body, Mind, and Spirit, which naturally affects the relationship they have with every aspect of their lives and with others. I especially love working with committed individuals who are ready and willing to take responsibility for their state of mind, heart, and health, those invested in helping themselves transform and evolve through their unique kinds of suffering & struggle in order to experience as much freedom, peace, fulfillment, and authenticity of self as possible. "
"I enjoy working with clients to help them overcome the obstacles to deeply loving and appreciating themselves, guiding them into healing their relationship with Body, Mind, and Spirit, which naturally affects the relationship they have with every aspect of their lives and with others. I especially love working with committed individuals who are ready and willing to take responsibility for their state of mind, heart, and health, those invested in helping themselves transform and evolve through their unique kinds of suffering & struggle in order to experience as much freedom, peace, fulfillment, and authenticity of self as possible. "
"I am passionate about helping clients to heal their relationships with self, mind, and body. I have a warm, direct, and compassionate style. My intention is to create space for exploring underlying wounds and challenges while being attentive to supporting changes you wish to seek. My approach is collaborative, as you are the expert on your life and process. My role is to walk beside you and offer support and guidance as needed. I enjoy helping clients find acceptance for their body, feel at home in it, and to treat their body with the love and respect it deserves."
"I am passionate about helping clients to heal their relationships with self, mind, and body. I have a warm, direct, and compassionate style. My intention is to create space for exploring underlying wounds and challenges while being attentive to supporting changes you wish to seek. My approach is collaborative, as you are the expert on your life and process. My role is to walk beside you and offer support and guidance as needed. I enjoy helping clients find acceptance for their body, feel at home in it, and to treat their body with the love and respect it deserves."
"I approach therapy with the understanding that you have specific issues that need attention and issues that you haven't identified. It's my job to help you address both and together find a new way forward. I help you understand and know yourself in ways that will enable you to continue becoming the person you are, with more freedom and deeper enjoyment in life. In order to do that I address confusing, painful or unconscious aspects of your life and together we discover how you are struggling, and give you the tools you need for relief and care."
"I approach therapy with the understanding that you have specific issues that need attention and issues that you haven't identified. It's my job to help you address both and together find a new way forward. I help you understand and know yourself in ways that will enable you to continue becoming the person you are, with more freedom and deeper enjoyment in life. In order to do that I address confusing, painful or unconscious aspects of your life and together we discover how you are struggling, and give you the tools you need for relief and care."
"I work with individuals, couples and families to gain insight and to identify the underlying causes to challenges in their lives. I help people to figure out where they are currently at and to find solutions, while building on the strengths of the individual, couple and/or family. With my assistance, clients prioritize their needs and then set simple, realistic, and achievable goals. Clients draw on their experience and learn to appreciate the areas of their life where they are enjoying success. Clients gain the skills and tools needed to meet their goals."
"I work with individuals, couples and families to gain insight and to identify the underlying causes to challenges in their lives. I help people to figure out where they are currently at and to find solutions, while building on the strengths of the individual, couple and/or family. With my assistance, clients prioritize their needs and then set simple, realistic, and achievable goals. Clients draw on their experience and learn to appreciate the areas of their life where they are enjoying success. Clients gain the skills and tools needed to meet their goals."
"Welcome! Whether you are looking for help during a time of transition in your life, need extra support for dealing with grief, stress, relationship issues or just need someone to talk to, I can help you make changes in your life. The counseling relationship provides a safe place for exploring your behavioral and emotional patterns and for making changes when your behaviors and ways of relating to others are no longer working for you. I have over 10 years of experience helping adults, adolescents and couples make changes in their lives and relationships."
"Welcome! Whether you are looking for help during a time of transition in your life, need extra support for dealing with grief, stress, relationship issues or just need someone to talk to, I can help you make changes in your life. The counseling relationship provides a safe place for exploring your behavioral and emotional patterns and for making changes when your behaviors and ways of relating to others are no longer working for you. I have over 10 years of experience helping adults, adolescents and couples make changes in their lives and relationships."
"Someone in my family was asking me recently "What is the most important consideration when looking for a therapist? " The fit, the feel, the vibe you have with the therapist really is best way to decide if this is a good match. A good fit, you will work well together. We will work with the issues that you are currently experiencing, noticing the internal roots of conflict, and finding ways to make meaningful and purposeful shifts or changes in your life. Experiencing difficulties from depression, relationship endings, truama, abuse, addictions, let's talk. Use a couple of sessions to decide. ."
"Someone in my family was asking me recently "What is the most important consideration when looking for a therapist? " The fit, the feel, the vibe you have with the therapist really is best way to decide if this is a good match. A good fit, you will work well together. We will work with the issues that you are currently experiencing, noticing the internal roots of conflict, and finding ways to make meaningful and purposeful shifts or changes in your life. Experiencing difficulties from depression, relationship endings, truama, abuse, addictions, let's talk. Use a couple of sessions to decide. ."
"If you're searching here, then many of the ways you've sought to heal up to this point have probably not provided the lasting relief or change that you've hoped for. This may be your first time seeking a therapist, or perhaps you've tried therapy before or other avenues of personal growth, and yet you feel that there is more work to be done. Whatever brings you in, I'll try to help you find deep and long lasting growth through an attentive, honest, and compassionate approach."
"If you're searching here, then many of the ways you've sought to heal up to this point have probably not provided the lasting relief or change that you've hoped for. This may be your first time seeking a therapist, or perhaps you've tried therapy before or other avenues of personal growth, and yet you feel that there is more work to be done. Whatever brings you in, I'll try to help you find deep and long lasting growth through an attentive, honest, and compassionate approach."
"Any description of therapy is one that is already limited by the words used to describe it. So much of what happens between you and me in the therapy room will involve us finding our way there together. But here are some questions we'll be curious about: Do you find yourself getting in your own way at times? Are you holding on to ideas about yourself that no longer serve you? A sense of wholeness and ease comes from making space for, and giving voice to, all of these parts of yourself."
"Any description of therapy is one that is already limited by the words used to describe it. So much of what happens between you and me in the therapy room will involve us finding our way there together. But here are some questions we'll be curious about: Do you find yourself getting in your own way at times? Are you holding on to ideas about yourself that no longer serve you? A sense of wholeness and ease comes from making space for, and giving voice to, all of these parts of yourself."
"At a crossroads in life? Feeling lost or craving change? In the midst of a difficult transition? My practice is focused on helping you thrive as you navigate these challenges. Using a compassionate, evidence-based approach, I will help you make real, meaningful changes, and I consider it an honor to be a part of that journey. Other areas of specialty include working with individuals living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or other health-related issues. I am also experienced in behavioral treatments for sleep problems (e.g., insomnia) and helping people make health-related changes (e.g., weight loss)."
"At a crossroads in life? Feeling lost or craving change? In the midst of a difficult transition? My practice is focused on helping you thrive as you navigate these challenges. Using a compassionate, evidence-based approach, I will help you make real, meaningful changes, and I consider it an honor to be a part of that journey. Other areas of specialty include working with individuals living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or other health-related issues. I am also experienced in behavioral treatments for sleep problems (e.g., insomnia) and helping people make health-related changes (e.g., weight loss)."
"I believe the fundamental vehicle of change is the relationship between the counselor and the client. Therapy is a collaborative approach in which the client is the expert and the counselor validates their experience and helps them to confront their issues by staying in the present and exploring their narrative and relationships through different dynamics and perspectives."
"I believe the fundamental vehicle of change is the relationship between the counselor and the client. Therapy is a collaborative approach in which the client is the expert and the counselor validates their experience and helps them to confront their issues by staying in the present and exploring their narrative and relationships through different dynamics and perspectives."
"I enjoy working with people to them to find the opportunity in life's challenges. We all encounter painful situations and it is my hope that through therapy, we can work together to reduce the suffering that often accompanies these. My areas of interest include grief and loss, end of life issues, adjustment to illness (chronic or acute), anxiety, depression, parenting issues, life transitions, relationship conflict, post-partum issues. I draw from a variety of interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and solution-focused therapy."
"I enjoy working with people to them to find the opportunity in life's challenges. We all encounter painful situations and it is my hope that through therapy, we can work together to reduce the suffering that often accompanies these. My areas of interest include grief and loss, end of life issues, adjustment to illness (chronic or acute), anxiety, depression, parenting issues, life transitions, relationship conflict, post-partum issues. I draw from a variety of interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and solution-focused therapy."
"Suffering is not evidence of failure. It is evidence of one thing... your humanity. We all suffer sometimes and we all deserve compassion and care simply because we're human. Coming to therapy can be scary. Even as you're reaching out to have a chance at a better experience in life, you want to know that who you are, and where you are now, will be respected and cared for. I believe good therapy can be both challenging and gentle, supportive and enlivening."
"Suffering is not evidence of failure. It is evidence of one thing... your humanity. We all suffer sometimes and we all deserve compassion and care simply because we're human. Coming to therapy can be scary. Even as you're reaching out to have a chance at a better experience in life, you want to know that who you are, and where you are now, will be respected and cared for. I believe good therapy can be both challenging and gentle, supportive and enlivening."
"As a licensed Mental Health Counselor, my approach to counseling is client-centered and eclectic in nature; drawing upon narrative, existential, strength-based and evidenced-based modalities. I view each individual as the expert of their experience, and aim to create a holding space where unique strengths are celebrated and employed to create meaningful change. My education and experience provide me the opportunity to work with a variety of clinical concerns, including relational distress, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions and personal wellness, among others. I have specific expertise in working with children and adults."
"As a licensed Mental Health Counselor, my approach to counseling is client-centered and eclectic in nature; drawing upon narrative, existential, strength-based and evidenced-based modalities. I view each individual as the expert of their experience, and aim to create a holding space where unique strengths are celebrated and employed to create meaningful change. My education and experience provide me the opportunity to work with a variety of clinical concerns, including relational distress, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions and personal wellness, among others. I have specific expertise in working with children and adults."
"If you are browsing through this website then you're most likely trying to find help with something in your life that you've been struggling with for some time. Maybe even years. It is good you are reaching out. Maybe you're struggling with depression that you now realize has been there most or all of your life. Or you might be dissatisfied in your current relationship or have a hard time staying in a relationship for any length of time? Or maybe you've been holding onto the knowledge (images or scenes in your mind) of sexual abuse and have never told anyone."
"If you are browsing through this website then you're most likely trying to find help with something in your life that you've been struggling with for some time. Maybe even years. It is good you are reaching out. Maybe you're struggling with depression that you now realize has been there most or all of your life. Or you might be dissatisfied in your current relationship or have a hard time staying in a relationship for any length of time? Or maybe you've been holding onto the knowledge (images or scenes in your mind) of sexual abuse and have never told anyone."
"Emotional needs are frequently unmet in neurodiverse relationships. There is also the potential for unintentional emotional abuse. While there are many similarities to relationships in which both partners are neurotypical, there are also distinct differences, which your friends and family may not recognize. Specialized counseling support can help."
"Emotional needs are frequently unmet in neurodiverse relationships. There is also the potential for unintentional emotional abuse. While there are many similarities to relationships in which both partners are neurotypical, there are also distinct differences, which your friends and family may not recognize. Specialized counseling support can help."
"You are a high performer who is stuck & looking for outside help. You want to have a secure & loving relationship. You want to heal from past hurts, connect with your inner compass & shift towards healthier ways of living. In couples counseling, my husband & I work as a team to help couples grow together. As former high tech & legal professionals, we understand how work demands can impact your quality of life. As parents, we get how children are both a joy & a stressor in relationships. As an intercultural couple, we recognize the challenges in bridging different world views."
"You are a high performer who is stuck & looking for outside help. You want to have a secure & loving relationship. You want to heal from past hurts, connect with your inner compass & shift towards healthier ways of living. In couples counseling, my husband & I work as a team to help couples grow together. As former high tech & legal professionals, we understand how work demands can impact your quality of life. As parents, we get how children are both a joy & a stressor in relationships. As an intercultural couple, we recognize the challenges in bridging different world views."
"Empathic listening and reflection are key to the therapeutic process and help create a safe, nonjudgmental, and confidential environment. I work with clients to find a balance of support, listening and active interventions that help you seek the outcome you're looking for. One goal, in this collaborative work, is to facilitate an awareness of long-standing patterns that may not be working for the life you envision."
"Empathic listening and reflection are key to the therapeutic process and help create a safe, nonjudgmental, and confidential environment. I work with clients to find a balance of support, listening and active interventions that help you seek the outcome you're looking for. One goal, in this collaborative work, is to facilitate an awareness of long-standing patterns that may not be working for the life you envision."
"I specialize in helping women facing uncertain futures. "What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life," asks my favorite poet Mary Oliver. This is the heart of my work. I offer therapy for women seeking support for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, stress reduction, and emotional regulation. My clients are high-achieving but feel as if something is missing. As a therapist, I assist clients in developing meaning from the past and discovering new strategies to navigate transitions in a more satisfactory way."
"I specialize in helping women facing uncertain futures. "What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life," asks my favorite poet Mary Oliver. This is the heart of my work. I offer therapy for women seeking support for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, stress reduction, and emotional regulation. My clients are high-achieving but feel as if something is missing. As a therapist, I assist clients in developing meaning from the past and discovering new strategies to navigate transitions in a more satisfactory way."
"I work with men on the internal issues that are showing up in their external lives. When relationships fray, affairs or divorce happens, layoffs, depression, stress, anger or numbness rear their ugly heads - it can be time to stop and figure out what needs to be addressed. As a man - a father, a son, a husband, a brother, a friend myself - I am acutely aware of the internal worlds of men, and the external rules that often keep us from talking about what is going on inside."
"I work with men on the internal issues that are showing up in their external lives. When relationships fray, affairs or divorce happens, layoffs, depression, stress, anger or numbness rear their ugly heads - it can be time to stop and figure out what needs to be addressed. As a man - a father, a son, a husband, a brother, a friend myself - I am acutely aware of the internal worlds of men, and the external rules that often keep us from talking about what is going on inside."
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