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A person is never "the problem", the problem is
"the problem".
Problems are trying and stressful circumstances
and events in our lives which trigger some kind of
reaction for the people experiencing them. Sometimes
our reactions are appropriate and healthy, but often
we react in a way that is maladaptive, unproductive,
or makes the problem feel worse. Often we
erroneously interpret our reactions as "the problem"
or others many unfairly tell us that we "have"...
or "are a problem."
Whether the circumstantial problem is small
or traumatic, a good therapist can help you accept
that your reactions are normal and to be expected in
the face of the circumstances you face, or events
and experiences that you have endured.
Once the real problem is identified, anyone
can use their innate strength and wisdom to change
his/her reactions to one that is more adaptive,
productive way to cope, and sometimes the real
problem itself can be changed. This is what good
therapy s all about.
Who Can Use A Therapist?
- Anyone who is willing to take an honest look
at themselves, accept themselves for who they are,
and is willing to do the sometimes hard work of
making changes in how they relate and react to the
people and circumstances they encounter in their
lives.
- Anyone who is willing to learn new ways of
feeling, thinking, and acting, so they can cope with
challenges and stress in their lives in a more
victorious way.
- Anyone who is questioning or exploring a new
life direction, or who is unsure about where their
life is heading.
- Anyone who is at a crossroads in their life,
and aren't sure which fork to take.
- Parents who are worried about their teenage
children's' behavior, moods, or life changes.
- Teens who want help in navigating the
exciting yet difficult process of growing up.
- Anyone who is suffering emotionally and
really wants to do something about it.
Some of the types of clients that I enjoy working
with: Young Adults, Teenagers, Parents of Teens,
People in addiction recovery,
Combat Veterans, Police & Emergency Service
Professionals, Teachers and other educators, and
Victims or Witnesses of Crimes or Domestic Violence.
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Ways That I Help My Clients
Therapy is YOUR effort with the help of a guide
(the therapist). You will be led through an
exploratory process that will help you to find your
innate skills, traits, and strengths, and learn new
skills, which you can put to work for yourself to
make real change in your life experience.
READ THE FINE PRINT: THERE ARE NO TEXTBOOK SOLUTIONS!!
A good therapist
is never an expert who tells you what the magic
answers are. Therapy is not a "one size fits
all" program . I WILL HELP YOU FIND WHAT'S RIGHT FOR
YOU. Therapy is YOUR journey, and the therapist is your
GUIDE.
"TU UM EST"
(IT'S UP TO YOU)
Solution Focused Counseling
A series of sessions in which we explore and
uncover YOUR competencies, then use them to find
solutions or resolution to issues or circumstances
that are causing distress, conflict, uncertainty,
anxious or depressed moods or self devaluation.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A process in which you can learn to change the way
you view and think about experiences and
circumstances which cause distress. If you CHANGE
YOUR MIND you can CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
Family Systems Therapy
Counseling which involves the whole family,
addressing change in a family system or relational
pattern.
Narrative Therapy
This is a more creative way of looking at ones
life, as a story that can be rewritten.
Recovery Support Counseling
12 Step focused support counseling for people who
are in substance abuse recovery, or behavioral
recovery (ie: co-dependency, sexually compulsive acting out, etc.)
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