I am a Licensed Marriage and family therapist who is committed to helping my clients navigate the issues arising in their lives through the use of therapy. My approach I like to use cognitive behavioral therapy or functional family therapy to address challenges in my clients lives. I also use Gottman therapy when working with couples and dialectical behavioral therapy to address some clients where it is suitable and effective. My focus I have nearly 20 years of experience and in my career, I have treated many types of disorders and about 60% of my career has been working with families and children. I feel comfortable treating most challenges from depression, anxiety, depression, bipolar, to psychotic disorders. My communication style I feel strongly about communicating directly with my clients. I feel it is a disservice to not be upfront with my client. I and a good listener and a problem solver. My clients know where they stand in the process and know that they are getting a kind caring therapist who will keep them informed throughout the process.

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

My first session with you A warm welcome, someone who will listen and get a good grasp of their story. Clients should expect to be welcomed without any judgment or labels. We will get to know each other and build a rapport.

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

I feel I am a good listener, good problem solver, and I do my best to help you navigate the challenges in your life with the tools necessary to succeed.

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

I feel strongly about communicating directly with my clients. I feel it is a disservice to not be upfront with my client. I and a good listener and a problem solver. My clients know where they stand in the process and know that they are getting a kind caring therapist who will keep them informed throughout the process. My journey to mental healthcare I love this work. I have been a soldier, a police officer, and now a therapist. I have been doing this work for 20 years and it gives me great satisfaction knowing that I can help others and help them to reach their personal goals and become the best versions of themselves. My goals for you I like to start with setting a couple of small attainable goals the client can achieve in the short term while setting one long-term goal to strive for during the process. I feel small attainable goals are important for my clients because it allows them to feel successful and strive towards the bigger goals we have set forth.

About Steve Hopper