Sometimes life just overwhelms you, and this is one of those times. Are you tired, frustrated, even confused about how to proceed? I can assist you in managing to work your way through the issue and into creating a life you love. Birth, death, marriage, divorce, empty nest, career problems are all life cycle events. When one or more of these occur, it seems to throw everything else in your life off- kilter. Avoiding the issue has not helped, and you may not know exactly how to go about addressing it. Dealing with sadness, anxiety, anger, and/or fear is challenging on your own. I will be here for you, listening, caring, maybe challenging some of your thoughts or beliefs, but always in your court. I work with adults, both individually and as couples, and I have experience with the LBGTQ+ community. My name is Carol Lazarus. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 25 years experience in helping clients overcome life cycle issues. With experience in dealing with women\'s issues, family substance abuse, mood disorders, low self esteem, lack of self-confidence, communication, and rebuilding what has been broken, I would love the opportunity to see if I am the therapist that can assist you. I am a Mom, Grandmother, dog lover, a very good friend, and I may have worked my way through the same issues that are challenging you.

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

Our first session will serve two purposes: getting to know each other and gathering information that will help me understand you issues and your expectations. I will explain the therapy process that I follow, and we will be able to see if we are 'a good fit..." I will always treat you with respect and be mindful of your dignity. I am a very good listener. I have such admiration for my clients who are willing to engage in the therapy process as I believe there are not too many more difficult things to take on than taking a cold, hard look at yourself.

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

I think my strengths lie in my ability to create an environment that invites my clients to share openly about their concerns. I am interactive with my clients and related with many of the issues women bring to therapy because they are women. Our lives are so multifacited, family, work, our roles as women that are so varied and sometimes coping seems so difficult. I have found that working with couples has been rewarding for me, and most often valuable for the couple. I am compassionate, caring and thoughtful. I am also honest and will confront some thoughts or behaviors as not being useful, however, I try to be kind when I do that . I am not perfect and request that you tell me when I am off base. I learn so much from the people with whom I work, and I am so happy to do that.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I love working with adults who are dealing with life cycle transitions such as marriage, divorce, career challenges or changes, relationship problems, loss of a loved one. I also have considerable experience working with the LBGTQ+ community and the challenges they are facing in light of current laws. I work well with couples, hopefully to resolve problems, or, if necessary, to end relationships in the healthiest ways possible. If you are dealing with issues of anxiety or depression or family history of dysfunction and/or addition, I can help you too.

About Carol Lazarus