Following, receiving a bachelor's degree in Fine Art, Sculpture, I went into financial services, becoming an insurance agent, then financial advisor is Sedona Arizona. Becoming disenchanted with the profession following the chicanery of 2008, and starting a family, I went to work for the Catholic Church, a bronze foundry, and electrician and purchased a self serve laundromat. While at the church, I met a small group of women in their 70's and 80's who taught me centering prayer, a Christian form of mindfulness. At this time, I became interested in becoming a therapist and went to work for a mindfulness based intensive outpatient program run by a Buddhist monk in Sedona. I completed my coursework for a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and started my internship in a community mental health setting where I taught a DBT skills group and honed my therapy skills over a 6 year period. I studied complex trauma treatment because that is what the people who's needs that weren't being met needed and I could be a part of their profound growth and change. I enjoy growing and changing based on my values and I enjoy helping others grow and change based on their values.

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

In the first session, we collect some background information, define the problem(s), then explore a vision of life if those problems weren't in the way. We then set a plan to build the skills to build that life.

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

I have experienced a diversity of social, cultural, and economic settings. This helps me to see through the minutia and into the core human challenges that many of us face. Clients tell me that I am patient. I respect the importance of values and creating a vision based on each person's unique values.

About Rob Koehl

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