Hello, my name is David Fallon and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been licensed for about 20 years. I've worked with all kinds of individuals. I started by working with kids with behavior issues. Mostly I have worked with serious mental illness on the streets serving unhoused individuals. And I have worked with people seeking help in a one on one therapy situation. The first session will be for us to get to know each other and see if this is a good fit. I will be asking a lot of questions. Feel free to ask me any questions that come up as well. I will tell you a little bit about how I work. In the early stages, I basically follow your lead. You tell me what you want to work on, and I ask questions to understand the problem. Together we figure out ways of dealing with these problems. Sometimes it takes more than one or two or even a dozen tries to find the right things that work for you. This process is a journey, and I am here to help guide you through it. I can make recommendations, but it is up to you what you want to do and what works for you. Sometimes difficult thoughts are feelings will come up. Do not be afraid to express them when they do as the more genuine and honest you are, the more I will understand what you are dealing with. That being said, always take things at your own pace. Never feel rushed or forced to say anything you are not ready to say.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In the first session, we will begin with introductions. I will briefly talk about my background, then explain the process of therapy and what to expect. I will cover some of my methodology and a little bit about the theories I work under. Next we will focus on the question "what brings you here today?" I will ask open ended questions to get more information as well as detailed questions as needed. I will be working on formulating a possible provisional diagnosis as well as forming rudamentary goals. The session ending will leave time for any questions or concerns the client may have. If we decide to work together, we will figure a time that works to meet together and discuss a short term plan for future sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Greatest strengths: I genuinely care about the welfare of the people I serve. My goal is to help them move forward in life in any way I can. I am able to talk with just about anyone who is willing to talk to me. I am good at assessing interpersonal issues and figuring out ways of dealing with them. I have 20 years of knowledge and experience in this field behind me. I have worked with some of the most serious cases. I truly believe anyone can benefit from this kind of help as long as they are willing to put in the effort.

About David Fallon