Counseling Services
We offer a variety of counseling: LGBTQ+, children & teens, pet-assisted therapy, and recovery counseling
LGBTQ+ and Transgender Counseling
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As a result of cultural perspectives on LGBTQ+ individuals and the community as a whole, it is common to have issues with family, employment or in an educational setting. During the course of my 30 year practice, I've counseled hundreds of individuals, children, teens and adults, on the difficult issues associated with being gay, lesbian, bisexual, gender creative and transgender. In fact, this is my area of specialty and I would like to assist you. If you're interested in learning more about my practice concerning transgender therapy.
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Recovery Counseling
If you're participating in a 12-Step recovery program such as Alcoholics Anonymous working with a therapist that is well versed in 12-Step recovery can be very beneficial. It's important that your therapist is familiar with the priorities of this type of program in order to provide consistent direction for the accomplishment of the programs goals. On the other hand, if you're in a 12-Step program and working with a therapist that is not familiar with the practices and priorities of 12-Step, it's possible they can inadvertently undermine your recovery process.
My experience has been rewarding working with individuals who want the healing, support and freedom of releasing themselves from the bondage of addiction. In my experience, the most effective way to deal with any type of addiction, whether it be substance abuse, co-dependency or other destructive behavior, it is through therapy coupled with working the 12-Step program that leads to sustained successful recovery.
I have personally experienced attending open meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous, Debtors Anonymous, Over-Eaters Anonymous and Al-Anon to gain first-hand knowledge of what it feels like to be part of a recovery community. I understand the power of sharing one's experience, strength. and hope.
My experience has been rewarding working with individuals who want the healing, support and freedom of releasing themselves from the bondage of addiction. In my experience, the most effective way to deal with any type of addiction, whether it be substance abuse, co-dependency or other destructive behavior, it is through therapy coupled with working the 12-Step program that leads to sustained successful recovery.
I have personally experienced attending open meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous, Debtors Anonymous, Over-Eaters Anonymous and Al-Anon to gain first-hand knowledge of what it feels like to be part of a recovery community. I understand the power of sharing one's experience, strength. and hope.
Pet-Assisted Therapy
Animal assisted therapy has been shown to help children who have experienced abuse or neglect, patients undergoing chemotherapy or other difficult medical treatments, veterans and their families who are struggling to cope with the effects of wartime military service. According to the American Humane Association, interactions with dogs has been found to lower blood pressure, steady rapid breathing, reduce levels of stress hormones and increase levels of calming hormones. Mochi and Suki are frequent canine companions in the therapeutic process.
Children & Teens
The responsibility of raising children and adolescents is complex. Some of the skills and knowledge we need are not instinctual. You may worry about how your kids grow, develop, and what kind of person they will become as an adult. Sometimes, parents are facing issues with their child that they simply don’t know how to handle.
Many children and adolescents stumble as they grow and families find that they need the help of therapy. A wide range of problems can be addressed through child or family therapy. Research suggests play therapy is an effective mental-health approach regardless of age, gender or the nature of the problem. Please feel free to give me a call to discuss your concerns about your family.
Many children and adolescents stumble as they grow and families find that they need the help of therapy. A wide range of problems can be addressed through child or family therapy. Research suggests play therapy is an effective mental-health approach regardless of age, gender or the nature of the problem. Please feel free to give me a call to discuss your concerns about your family.
