Therapists in Kettering, OH

My waitlist and caseload are full. In order to fully focus on my current clients, I am not responding to messages at this time. Nothing motivates like pain. Painful experiences change what we believe about ourselves, others, and the world around us. These beliefs act as catalysts for the choices we make (past and present). When our choices (or our reactions to those of others) cause pain; the pain motivates us to change. We can't change other people, but we can change ourselves. When we change, a ripple effect occurs resulting in outcomes we never expected much less imagined.

Relationships are complicated, parenting is hard and life is messy. Understanding these truths has given me the desire to help people who are struggling. No matter how overwhelming or insignificant you think the problem is, developing a counseling relationship can be beneficial. I will journey with you as you develop goals, coping strategies and communication skills. I honor that families are diverse in composition and adapt treatment to the individual needs of each client. I use a systemic approach and have a wide array of experience with grief counseling, anxiety, depression, women's issues, spiritual concerns, infidelity, life transitions, play therapy, infertility, elder concerns and self-esteem issues.

I ascribe to an Existential/Humanistic theoretical approach to counseling. I am interested in working with the LGBTQ community, those with chronic pain problems, chronic health problems, dissociative disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, women's issues, and suicide prevention. I enjoy helping people learn to cope and assist them in finding a resolution to the difficulties they experience in life. I do not work with couples or do relationship counseling.

I believe all people have the ability to overcome even the most dis-empowering obstacles, and sometimes we need help finding the way to do this. I work across a range of mental health and addiction concerns, to help you, to help yourself. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and am honored by the opportunity to help you tap into your expertise. My practice uses principles of Mindfulness, compassion, personal empowerment, and hope. Together, we will discover your strengths, and learn how to use your own power to conquer challenges, to grow, and heal.

I am a direct, no-nonsense professional who has devoted his career to helping people improve their lives. I now work mainly with adults (individual and couples) who are motivated to change. I work with parents who are struggling with parenting issues, but have limited the numbers of children and adolescents I see in my practice. Note: I do not turn anyone away who has seen me for service in the past. I will be providing parent education throughout the year. If you would like to get on a waiting list for a parent education class please state this in your reply.