Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Do you have a hard time saying no? Is it difficult to calm your mind? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you have found the right place. Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s challenging problems. I am a licensed therapist with experience working in addiction centers, in-home therapy, and outpatient therapy settings. I am confident I can support you with the burden you have been carrying. You have done the hard part reaching out for help. Together, we can work towards creating a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.

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

I take a caring, empathetic, and collaborative approach with my clients. In your first session, we will work on getting to know each other better and explore why you decided to seek counseling. Therapy is a partnership. We will work together to achieve your goals. You are the expert of your own story and I will always let you discuss what you feel is most important so that you can get the most out of our time together. Homework will be assigned when appropriate or needed.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I work with clients to find what methods will work best for them. I will then use the evidence-based treatments that have been proven to work best with your specific mental health concerns. I utilize Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) which is often used to help clients build upon their strengths and help find solutions to what you are facing. I also often utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) where we will discuss how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are linked, work on creating healthy coping skills, and help you learn mindfulness and emotional regulation techniques. Other common techniques I use come from motivational interviewing, narrative, and couples therapy.

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

I enjoy helping people overcome anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, addiction, relational/communication issues, and all mood disorders. Whether you are going through a crisis or adjusting to new changes in your life I know we will be a great fit for each other!

About Dee Ivy-Marsh