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Popular
media have created misconceptions about the process, objectives
and even the morality of therapy.
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Successful relationships are one of
the biggest challenges
many of us face. Often I hear people say that they are doing
well in most areas of their life but that their relationship
with
a significant other is not what they had hoped for.
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The
words “trauma” and “abuse” suggest
horrific events. However, research suggests that any situation
in which we experience prolonged helplessness has the potential
to create trauma
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According
to some estimates, one in four women will experience depression.
It is so common that mild forms of depression and anxiety
have been called the “common cold of the brain.”
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After
over 25 years treating addiction and codependence, I continue
to learn about the power of addictions. But I have also seen
the hope of recovery..
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Creating
Change
Research also suggests we tend to repeat what is familiar, even if
it is not functional. This tells us we often need new experiences
or influences and a conscious, clear intention to change. Therapy
can help create that intentionality and it can provide the stimulus
and techniques to create change.
My personal and professional experience shows that
when we examine our behavior, we are less likely to repeat it unconsciously.
When we are conscious of what we do, we can choose what to do. This
is true in marriage counseling, couples counseling and individual
counseling—including
counseling dealing with abuse and trauma; anxiety, depression and
grief; and addictions and codependence.
My mission is to help individuals become more self-aware,
make decisions more consciously and achieve their full potential
in work and relationships.
Tools to live your life and relationships
Therapy is something you do. As a therapist, I help individuals
see their thoughts and actions and provide tools to help them make
decisions—tools to live their lives and live in their relationships.
These include practices such as EMDR, Imago Therapy and Voice Dialogue.
Finding
what works for you
The primary predictor of therapeutic success is the quality of the
relationship between the client and the counselor. Shaping a safe,
engaging relationship is central to my therapeutic technique. This
relationship must make it safe for a client and the therapist to
discuss the appropriateness of both the “fit” of personalities
and the methods. The objective is to find both the therapist and
the methods that most help a client. If I do not believe that I
am an appropriate therapist for someone, I will attempt to help
clients find the counselor best suited to their needs and goals.
Defining and pursuing clear goals directs therapy.
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