If you are struggling with the everyday stressors, anxiety, and/or moods then I am able to help you explore these difficulties and better help you to manage life. I am equipped to assist you to access better tools to thrive from day to day. I have over twenty-two years of licensed counseling experience. I am prepared to assist you in the areas of addiction, mood and anxiety disorders. I am further trained as a Clinical Pastoral Counselor. I am willing and able to address faith and spiritual issues as you would desire. I have worked many years within secular contexts so I will only address these issues as you request. I attempt to be accepting and nonjudgmental towards everyone.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Clients can expect for me to hear them. It is my goal to assist the client in the establishment of goals so to move beyond the present difficulties and to learn to feel good.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist clients in the process of learning how to better manage their moods. I employ the tenets of active listening with which I integrate Unconditional Positive regard and Congruence. For my Christian clients I utilize Integrative Psychotherapy that utilizes evidence based psychological approaches, integrated with Biblical teachings.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strength is that I have worked in multiple contexts over the course of my career. I worked within the corrections context within the prison, half-way house and jail settings. I worked within the inpatient psychiatric hospital as well as the general hospital Emergency departments. I have 23 years of direct psychiatric outpatient experience. I am trained as a Pastor Care practitioner, in the specialized area of care for people within vocational ministry as well as their family members.