Hello, I am a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience enjoying my work with adults, older adults and with active military members and veterans both in the East and West Coast, Alaska, Germany and Japan.
I utilize a holistic approach to treatment that focuses on the person's emotional, physical and spiritual components. Cognitive behavioral therapy with the practice of mindfulness.
It's not unusual to have clients wanting to understand their unhealthy patterns of behaviors and their origins. In some cases, these behaviors may impact their relationships, ability to communicate feelings/emotions. Many learn the difference between the survival mechanisms employed in childhood and gain insight into replacing unhealthy coping skills with healthy coping skills.