Is this you? All we do is fight! It seems like we never hear each other and neither of us listens anymore! It is so frustrating I do not want to come home and try. I have been successfully helping couples to develop the tools necessary to communicate effectively for more than 20 years. Having disagreements is not unusual. Learning how to resolve disagreements is a key element to healthy relationships. Conflict resolution is about learning to fight fairly by listening in an atmosphere of Respect, Trust, Safety and love and not placing my desire to be right over the relationship. $150 per 50-minute session. Discounted rates apt.11-4

Therapy can give you the opportunity to process things happening in your life with an unbiased person. How many of us have asked our friends or family for feedback on things happening in our lives (I'll raise my hand). The only problem with that is their solutions or feedback, can be biased or self-motivated. I offer you a safe space to process things happening in your life from an unbiased perspective. My goals is to help you navigate the road to becoming a better you.

We all deserve to feel good about ourselves. During times of stress, feelings of anxiety and sadness can be overwhelming and lessen ones sense of self worth. Therapists assist in restoring emotional balance and feelings of well being, by listening, identifying patterns of destructive thoughts, and helping to build more effective thought patterns and coping mechanisms. It is a process that requires openness, patience, and kindness with one's self. The most important qualities, of the therapeutic relationship, may be the experience of being valued, accepted and understood. The therapeutic relationship as a foundation for change.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who uses humor and compassion when providing the support, understanding and empathy necessary to help you with anxiety, depression or grief and loss. You are feeling a loss of control. You may have experienced a sudden transition or life change. COVID-19 has made you uneasy and uncertain. Your fear or anxiety are emotions I can help you master. Our goal together will be to assist you in obtaining the personal insight, strength and skills to find peace. Call me for a free 15 minute phone consultation where I can help you find the next step to the life you really want.

We all go through emotional storms where we feel emotionally and physically stuck; we worry too much and lose control of ourselves. Do you find yourself thrown off balance by your childhood trauma? Childhood traumatic experiences such as abandonment, abuse, and neglect lead to social anxiety. My approach is solution-focused and tailored to your needs and goals. I am committed to providing a profound sense of safety and offering compassionate and actionable guidance to all my clients.

I use the principles of Positive Psychology and Mindfulness to teach techniques that increase awareness and ability to control attention so that you can experience happiness and not be a slave to compulsive thinking. You will learn and experience living in a way that frees energy that is being spent on habitual regrets of the past and worries of the future. I can guide you through loneliness, isolation, emotional pain, grief, relationship distress and trauma.

Relationships can be the most rewarding and the most frustrating thing in our lives. When going well, you feel great. When there is conflict you are at a loss. You may find yourself struggle with a partner or parent, your children or co workers, we can ask the same questions. How do you manage your needs with someone else's? Do you even know what your needs are? How do you communicate with kindness and compassion, yet feel liberated to express what you truly feel? When you are overwhelmed do you find yourself running away or run after the person? These questions and more are the ones to ask.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that has been providing service for 16 years. I currently see individuals, couples, families, young adults, and adolescents in my private practice. In addition, I facilitate psycho-educational and support groups. I provide a unique approach that fits the needs of every client. I customize my treatment plan based on where my client is at while providing a safe, nurturing, collaborative environment.

My job is to assist you in: Identifying strengths, getting them back, skillfully utilizing them in everyday reality. Your goals, your problem solving, your issues, your feelings - this is what really matters. Your beliefs and life principles are the guide in our sessions. To fit your needs as well as your budget and time resources I have a variety of counseling formats: individual in person and online, couple's in person and online, support groups: 2 hours weekly; 3 days (weekend retreats). For detailed information go to www.ablifetime.com

This defines my view of being a therapist: "One of the greatest privileges of the human being is to become a midwife to the birth of the soul of another person. This is what therapy is about: helping people retrieve what has been lost to them, wakening and bringing home their fundamental wholesomeness” (from Plato's Symposium). John O’Donohue continues: “Therapists are like poets: they draw on the power of words in the profoundly creative work of bringing people fully alive to themselves, awakening in them the human capacity for divine imagination that ‘dreams our completion’.”

Humans have a biological need to feel safe and worthy of love. In a world that repeatedly invalidates sensitivity and vulnerability, it’s not surprising that many of us struggle to feel happy, attain goals and find fulfilling romantic relationships. Some of us turn to substances, while others over function. If we are parents, we may find that we accidently repeat hurtful dynamics with our own children. Suddenly, or not so suddenly, we find ourselves struggling with guilt, shame and hopelessness. I am here to provide a warm and non-judgmental space, so that we may explore the strength and resilience you already posess.

Feeling stuck? Doing the best you can to cope? Are your relationships becoming difficult to hold together? Supportive counseling in a safe,accepting environment can help. Life sometimes seems filled with loss.. The loss of people,relationships or pets we cherish and even the loss of our youth. These struggles need time, compassion and attention to heal. I have been there and am dedicated to helping you. Working through a broken relationship, contemplating divorce or facing an empty nest? Counseling can help you find your own voice, stay present and begin to journey forward in your own way. It really can.

(Online Sessions for California Clients. Online and In-Person Sessions for Oklahoma Clients.) Do you crave change and desire a balanced life, but feel overwhelmed & alone? Are you facing a relationship problem that is difficult or painful? If you are searching for help and desiring a change, I can help you find your path toward greater happiness and success. I will provide you with a genuinely safe, judgment free space.

Why do we feel persistent shame, sadness, or hopelessness? Why do we find ourselves in situations and relationships that are hurtful and unsatisfying? Why do we repeat behaviors that hurt? Why can't we find the motivation to become who we know we can? Why are we addicted? Often it is because we are relying on maladaptive coping skills and defense mechanisms to navigate challenging or even traumatic circumstances in our lives. I wholeheartedly believe in the ability and resiliency of the human spirit. Throughout history we have evidence of individuals overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds.

Everyone, at one time or another, encounters challenging experiences which can leave a lasting, negative effect. These challenging or traumatic experiences can leave wounds of shame that can hinder one from being their true, authentic self. I specialize in helping people overcome and heal these wounds which results in living a more free, authentic and assertive life. We will journey and collaborate together to help you achieve the goals you have for yourself. I work with teens, individuals, couples and families on a variety of areas.

We utilize a HIPPA compliant TeleHealth format to help you achieve anxiety and depression management through this COVID-19 crisis. Together, through remote video-conferencing, your individual therapist can develop a treatment goal that best achieves your desired outcomes. We welcome individuals and their families to partnership with a private therapist in our group to create successful restoration of relationships, gain individual growth, and healing.

I believe that people can make changes to improve their quality of life, their relationships and their navigation skills when life presents challenges. Therapy is a collaborative journey. I hope to guide you, support you and provide you skills and tools to foster your growth towards positive self-esteem, effective communication and a positive sense of self worth. We will focus on promoting positive changes, minimizing obstacles, problem solving, building on your strengths and enhancing your resilience. My approaches encompass the use of trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral & solution-focused therapy : art & play therapy techniques.

I want to work with individuals and couples who are motivated to go on a journey of self exploration to arrive at the destination of greater understanding of themselves and their behavior. I believe that the most important factor in this journey is the relationship between myself and my client(s). Creating a safe, nonjudgemental atmosphere is my priority as it is crucial to undertake such a journey. I use a broad variety of skills and techniques so that I can tailor the therapeutic process to each individual or couple.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or sad? Perhaps you’ve experienced an event that you haven’t been able to forget and it’s preventing you from moving on? Are you not feeling fulfilled with your everyday life even though nothing really bad is going on? You’re not alone and you can begin to experience relief. I have over 10 years in the field and can help you find practical solutions to everyday issues with skills that you’ll be able to utilize in a various environments. Finding a therapist can be very difficult and I understand that challenge. Contact me to see if we are a good fit. I look forward to connecting with you soon.

Are you struggling with anxiety, unresolved trauma, addiction, fears or relationship problems that interfere in your life? I recognize firsthand the complexities of these issues and am a consistent advocate for those who seek growth and recovery. One day at a time, miracles happen and I have been blessed to be actively involved in 12 step programs for over 28 years. I utilize a variety of cutting edge therapies including EMDR, motivational and other innovative techniques to improve the lives of individuals seeking change. I encourage people to build on their strengths, discover their gifts and live the life of their dreams.