New to Grow
I am an easy going kind of guy with a sense of humor. I aim to connect with people, not just see them for an hour each week. I have been a therapist and addictions specialist for 12 years and I have no idea what I would do if I was not doing this. Feel free to ask me anything else you would like to know.
The first session is my interview. You have to decide that I am the right fit for you. I am not going to pressure you or make you answer questions you do not feel uncomfortable answering. We talk, you tell me what you would like to focus on and I get a little background. I will ask questions but you answer what you want. I welcome questions from clients also. Ask me about my job, ask why I look funny, ask whatever it is that you need to decide if I am a good fit for you. I hope to make clients feel comfortable with therapy.
I can go with the flow, I am pretty easy going, and I hope I am pretty easy to talk to.
I am open to working with anyone who is seeking therapy, but only on an individual basis. I thrive with engaged clients who are willing to explore all aspects of life. Although goals are necessary to establish and work toward, rigidity is not something I do well with. People have day to day concerns that can be equally as important and I am up for going with the flow.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I find a Person-Centered approach to be the most natural for me. I generally find that clients respond well to it also. I offer an approach free from judgment and confrontation. I want clients to feel like therapy benefits them, not like they have to hold their breath to get through another session.