Treatment approach: 

My primary therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is founded on positive psychology principals. This approach is well researched and has been shown to be consistently effective in resolving psychological problems. My approach also integrates strategies and therapeutic tools from other psychological approaches to ensure a comprehensive treatment plan to meet your needs. The primary approach to Relationship counseling is founded on the Gottman method, which has a solid research foundation. This approach is integrated with principals derived from my own research with successful relationships.

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Individual psychotherapy is a supportive therapeutic relationship with the goal of improving the overall quality of your life. It is a partnership that allows you to identify your personal and relationship needs, and to develop effective strategies to meet those needs so that you are better able to be satisfied with yourself, relationships, and life choices.

Benefits of Psychotherapy:

• Effectively reduces stress, depression and anxiety.

• Improves self-esteem and self-confidence.

• Attain a better understanding of yourself and your personal needs.

• Find better ways to cope with stress and balance your personal and professional life.

• Replace unhealthy thinking, communication, and behavior with more positive adaptive patterns.

Common problems:

• Anxiety

• Stress management

• Depression

• Relationship problems

• Anger management / temper reactions

• Suicidal ideation

• Compulsive behavior

• Self-destructive behavior

• Self-esteem

• Jealousy

• Procrastination and avoidance patterns

• Perfectionism

• Men’s issues

• Adolescent problems

• Guilt

• Childhood abuse

• Childhood emotional neglect

• Grief and Loss

• Sleep problems

• Work stress

• Alcohol / substance abuse

• Trauma / PTSD

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Executive Function Disorder

• Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

• Life transitions

• Career counseling and transition

RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING

Relationship counseling focuses on the needs of people in intimate relationships. It addresses areas of conflict, communication patterns, problem solving, nurturance patterns, and the enrichment of the relationship. The goal is to establish a healthy and mutually beneficial relationship that will be satisfying and stable over time.

Benefits of Relationship Counseling

• Improved communications skills.

• Learn to manage conflicts successfully.

• Develop skills and tools for improving the quality of the relationship.

• Learn how to rebuild your relationship and get it on the right track.

• Learn how to identify and satisfy the core needs in the relationship.

• Improve the quality and satisfaction in the relationship.

Common problems:

• Communication

• Conflict management

• Relationship stress management

• Security

• Identify and meet relationship needs

• Sexual intimacy

• Problem solving

• Trust

• Infidelity

• Nurturance patterns

• Relationship esteem

• Parenting

• Team building

• Co-leadership

• Separation / Divorce / Breakups

• Recovery and healing from relationship trauma

• Domestic Abuse