Helping individuals
and couples who are dealing with anxiety and depression, relationship issues, life transitions, or a need for greater fulfillment
– or even using clinical hypnosis to alter habits, reduce fears or control stress – these are some of the ways
I seek to assist people in counseling.
Having conducted psychotherapy since 1991, I believe in offering
many ways to help people understand themselves and create more choices in life. Instead of applying the same theory or techniques
to everyone, I work very individually in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. In my experience, this is the best way
to help people make the changes they authentically desire and to become who they want to be.
With our busy lives,
it is rare for people to feel truly listened to or to have the chance to explore important personal issues, and I strive to
provide that opportunity while helping people reach practical solutions to real problems.
Depending on their needs, I help people address a wide variety of concerns such as:
- self-defeating thoughts and behavior
patterns
- difficulty in relationships
- depression and anxiety
- major life transitions such as separation, divorce, job changes and retirement
- grief and loss
- traumatic experiences and memories
- the
feeling that something is missing in life
- changes such as weight loss,
smoking cessation and improved performance
- realizing greater personal
potential
My approach spans pragmatic
problem solving and in-depth personal exploration, and I employ perspectives ranging from cognitive, interpersonal and positive
psychology to Jungian psychology, including the investigation of dreams.
Utilizing hypnosis in some cases where desired, I am certified by the American Society for Clinical
Hypnosis. I am also certified in the use of EMDR, which is endorsed for the treatment of trauma. In addition, I provide coaching
services where appropriate.
I am a North Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor, a National Certified Counselor and a Distance
Credentialed Counselor, which means I am able to work via phone and the Internet as needed.
In overcoming difficulties
and becoming fully ourselves, it is my hope that we can bring more creativity and curiosity into our lives along with a rich
dose of humor, play and pleasure.
