Hey there, I’m Roger Crowe, owner of Art of Growth Counseling Services. I am a licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical addictions specialist- associate. I support people of all ages in their desire to move forward toward growth in the wake of painful choices and experiences. I want to help you gain back control of your life, so you can thrive. I believe in the concept of Post Traumatic Growth, where people experience increased personal strength, a new sense of possibilities, a new value for relationships, deepened religious or spiritual beliefs, and a greater appreciation for life in the aftermath of a traumatic event. No matter what has happened in your life, I want you to know that it is possible to heal and grow stronger than you ever thought possible. The decision to seek therapy is a powerful first step, and If you decide to take the journey with me I am confident that I will help you create something positive from the negative and move forward into your authentic self, fully utilizing your strengths to live your life purpose.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Life is riddled with trauma big and small. A big deal to you may be small for someone else, and that is ok. I will meet you where you are, providing an environment where you will feel safe, respected, and understood. I have a creative/integrative style of therapy where I utilize a range of trauma-focused and distress-tolerance treatment approaches to meet your individual needs and discover what works best for you. I am focused on helping you achieve growth in all areas of your life. I will help you process through and overcome the negative beliefs/behaviors born from trauma by healing the wounds that have impacted your mental, behavioral, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. The Art of Growth is facing adversity, learning the lessons, and moving forward into your authentic self.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
In my practice, I utilize Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting (BSP), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Positive Psychotherapy (PPT), and Animal Assisted Therapy. I also utilize techniques based on Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Expressive Arts Therapy, Ecotherapy, and Energy Psychology.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I would say my biggest strengths as a therapist are my deep level of empathy and ability to pick up on patterns. When I pick up on a pattern that keeps getting you into trouble I am going to point it out to you. The only way a pattern can change is through awareness and mindful action. When I see the pain a pattern is causing you I will be dedicated to helping you heal the wounds and creating a new pattern that moves toward growth. I can tell you that some sessions may be difficult, but I will be there with you to help support you through it with empathy as my authentic self.