Hi there, I'm Earnell. as a therapist a statement I love is "You are the expert on you." This is a statement that I love sharing with my clients because I feel it emphasizes that they are the most important part of this relationship. Therapy is an opportunity to grow and explore oneself, and I feel that the relationship between a client and therapist is of the utmost importance. I hold this relationship in high regard and look forward to walking alongside you during this journey. I specialize in trauma counseling and marriage counseling. My goal in therapy is not just symptom reduction, but liberation from suffering. I work primarily with adults. I am available to see individuals and couples. I have received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Gottman Couples Counseling. So whether you are dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues, cycles of anxiety and depression, or trauma, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can be scary but I am here to meet with compassion an evidenced back techniques to will help us work together to overcome the obstacles impeding your path of getting to where you want to be. I am excited about us working together.

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

Our first session is really focused on us getting to know one another as it is the beginning of the therapeutic relationship. We will talk about what brings the client to therapy and gather much of their history. I try never to let my clients leave the first session without having learned some skills to help them begin making progress toward their goals.

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

I feel that my biggest strengths are in treating trauma and counseling couples. Within these two areas are a number of other issues such as depression, anxiety, life stressors, substance use and a number of other that can get intertwined in treating trauma and relationship issues. These issues also have to addressed and my strength lies in my ability to effectively address and treat these other issues.

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

I typically work with clients who are motivated for treatment and ready to see a change in their lives. The conditions that I am most comfortable treating are trauma/PTSD, marital/couple issues, anxiety, depression, and addiction.

About Earnell McGhaney II