New to Grow
Do you want a better relationship with your partner? How about your children? If so, counseling can help. Life can be tough and having experienced personal loss, divorce, re-marriage, the stress of parenting and stage of life issues with elderly parents I am here to listen and help you. I have over 20+ years of experience in private practice and in public and private institutions helping families, individuals and couples find hope and healing. I will work with you in a collaborative manner to establish therapeutic goals that will help you achieve positive changes and better emotional and mental health.
During your first session with me I will listen to your story and get to know you. I want to not just hear your hurts and concerns but also your joys and goals. I will ask you questions about your mental, emotional and physical health. I will listen to you and make you feel comfortable thus establishing trust. I will answer any questions you may have about the therapeutic process and review consents to treat. You will leave with a sense of confidence that you are good hands and a realistic expectation of how long your treatment will be.
My clients share that they feel heard and listened to. They also love that I am able to give them practical skills they can use in their lives and families. Moms can learn how to better structure their day so it doesn't feel so overwhelming taking care of kids. Husbands can learn how to better understand their wives and their emotions. Teens can learn how to cope with intense feelings and peer rejection. This results in clients feeling empowered and hopeful.
I love to work with clients who are self-motivated to change. They can be couples struggling with issues of trust, individuals coping with anxiety, hurt, rejection and self-esteem issues or teens coping with peer issues, life and academic changes. After hearing a client's initial concerns during the intake process, I then work together with them to establish therapeutic goals that are measurable and realistic for positive change to take place.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT can help you learn how to have better control of your thoughts that ultimately affect how you feel. You will learn self-regulation skills, coping skills for anxiety, depression, past trauma and other mood states.
Couples Counseling
Couples Counseling will help you learn how to better communicate with your partner, set realistic goals for change and heal the hurts of the past.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT Therapy is great for helping couples learn how to recognize the deeper emotional needs of their partner and helping them feel feel more attached and less reactive.
Christian Counseling
Christian counseling is provided to clients who wish to integrate biblical principles and scripture into the therapeutic setting to help them make changes in their lives and align more with their value system.