Are you having a difficult time right now?

Are you struggling with worries, fears, stress and anxiety?

Are perfectionism, procrastination, and avoidance damaging your confidence and blocking your success?

Do you worry too much about what other people think and believe that you don't measure up?

Have you tried hard to overcome the problems for a long time, but nothing seems to work for very long?

I work with you with compassion, respect and understanding.  I bring experience, insight, support, and education to help you to:

Learn to process and manage difficult emotions.
 
Build the confidence, motivation, and skills to make the changes you want.

Identify and achieve your personal goals.

Discover and achieve your greatest potential.

Develop new strategies for dealing with your challenges.

Counseling Services for: 

     Anxiety, Fears and Worries, Panic, Shyness, Social Phobia
     Depression, Sadness, Loss and Grief
     Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
     Stress Management
     Mindfulness
     Trauma and PTSD
     Work, Career, and School Issues

Living with a bad situation doesn't make it better.  Practical, customized methods help you worry less, change troublesome thoughts and emotions, and gain confidence.

Why wait any longer?  If not now, when?  You owe it to yourself to call now for an appointment and get started.

What is counseling like?

Every counseling session is unique and caters to each individual and their specific goals.  It is standard for counselors to discuss the primary issues and concerns in your life during therapy sessions.

It is common to schedule a series of weekly sessions, where each session lasts around fifty minutes.

Counseling can be short-term, focusing on a specific issue, or longer-term, addressing more complex issues or ongoing personal growth.

There may be times when you are asked to take certain actions outside of the counseling sessions, such as reading a relevant book or keeping records to track certain behaviors.

It is important to process what has been discussed and integrate it into your life between sessions. For counseling to be most effective you must be an active participant, both during and between the sessions.

A number of benefits are available from participating with a qualified and experienced helping partner.  I can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks.

Many people also find that I can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life.

I can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. The benefits you obtain depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn.

Is Counseling Right for Me?

Seeking out a helping partner, be it coach or counselor, is an individual choice.  Many people seek advice as they pursue their own personal and professional exploration, development, and growth.

I help provide insight, support, education, feedback, and new strategies for all types of life challenges. Sometimes it is to deal with long-standing psychological issues, or problems with anxiety or depression. Other times it is in response to unexpected changes in one's life such as a divorce or work transition. 

Counseling is right for anyone who is interested in getting the most out of their life by taking responsibility, creating greater self-awareness, and working towards change in their lives.

Do I really need a counselor?  I can usually handle my problems.

Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have been successful with other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it.

In fact, counseling is for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be admired. You are taking responsibility by accepting where you're at in life and making a commitment to change the situation by seeking counseling.

Counseling provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.

Is medication a substitute for counseling?

In some cases a combination of medication and counseling is the right course of action.  Working with your medical doctor you can determine what's best for you.  It is well established that the long-term solution to mental and emotional problems and the pain they cause cannot be solved solely by medication.  Instead of just treating the symptom, counseling addresses the cause of our distress and the behavior patterns that curb our progress.  You can best achieve sustainable growth and a greater sense of well-being with an integrative approach to wellness.

How does insurance work?

Most health insurance plans with mental health care benefits only provide coverage for (i.e., will pay for)  specific treatment modalities of specifically diagnosed mental health disorders.  Most health insurance plans also maintain electronic healthcare records of your diagnosis and treatment progress.  I currently accept insurance for the following plans:

     What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
     How many therapy sessions does my plan cover?
     How much does my insurance pay for an out-of-network provider?
     Is approval required from my primary care physician?

Is counseling confidential?

In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between a client and counselor. No information is disclosed without prior written permission from the client.