LMHC, 20 years of experience
My experience is working adults dealing with stress, loss and life transitions. I have worked in outpatient, inpatient, and corrections. I bring personal experience as a husband and older member of the community. I completed a master's degree in counseling focusing on mental health and substance abuse. Working in various settings has shown me sometimes people need extra support in dealing with life.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a personalized plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
I am direct and respectful. My experience has shown me that treating others with respect is the best way to work together. I use humor to make a point as well.
I believe I can work with adults facing life challenges and possibly feeling overwhelmed. Choices are made and sometimes we second guess ourselves. Support from a professional can help. Professionals working in healthcare, emergency services, and law enforcement have to cope with high stress situations and may need someone to address times stress has been overwhelming and work or home has been impacted.
CBT has been used to show how thinking and behaviors are related. For example, stressed thinking leading to alcohol or drug use or perhaps overeating.
I utilize this method to problem solve, find options and lessen symptoms of anxiety and depression.