How we think and what we do affects our mood and our lives. How we think and what we do is the foundation of responsibility for our choices and their consequences. Awareness of how our past influences our reaction to events in the present motivates us to change our behavior. Understanding how we think and taking charge of our choices helps us to achieve the results we desire. Moving in the world as an adult frees us from the dominance of our child and parent aspects. and the consequent imbalances that are incurred.

In therapy, the skillful blend of different perspectives and their inherent "techniques" helps individuals to meet their needs. The blend ranges from Cognitive/Behavioral to Insight Oriented. It may well involve assessing neurological dysregulation or light sensitivity. Taking a look at the spectrum of known influences on behavioral experience assists individuals to shift and begin to create their own lives rather than living in reaction.

As a therapist, I take an active role in teaching, coaching and guidance, along with listening and reflecting. My goal is to assist you in your foundation building, healing or rebuilding so that you can "fly". The therapy is specifically designed to find solutions to problems and is brief--typically lasting eight to twelve sessions.

Along with traditional methods, alternative pathways to change can be explored. These may take you down unseen courses in your life and often go beyond twelve sessions This is beyond seeing problems--putting out fires, so to speak--and moves to higher personal growth with deeper insights and more lasting results.

An individual may choose to continue their personal journey after the Brief Therapy is concluded. Then I am a companion-mentor/guide in their personal growth. Enhancement of one's connection to oneself and others, and to the Spirit that is in all things are aspects of this therapy.

Therapy sessions usually last fifty to ninety minutes and range in frequency from several times a week to monthly. An initial evaluation session plus one initiate this process. My diversity (see BIOGRAPHY) allows for appreciation of biological, psychological, and social aspects of being. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I specialize in working with professionals.

My fees:
    Individual--$100/session
    Couples/Family--$150/session
    Home or Office visits $200/session.

ABOUT COUNSELING
My job is to help you get more of what you want from life. I am your helper and can be your guide to solving your own problems. You are in charge of your life. Your changes and healing come from within. Each of us has a divine spark that intends to live, grow, and be more. My job is to fan that spark by helping you find your options and choices. and then learn to make them happen. Sometimes this process is painful. Part of my job will be to remind you of your pain when you were stuck and be with you as you learn to walk through that feeling to a new place.

You get to decide:
what to work on;
how fast you go;
how often we meet;
if or when you need to stop.

I often suggest personal assignments (homework). This may include reading books, keeping a journal or logging your progress. We may conduct experiments to prove or disprove a belief. You can expect that I will give you "reality checks" as we explore ways to get you where you want to go in your life. In the process, you will begin to experience changes in thinking, feeling and behaving. As a result, your responsibility will assume higher levels of function and your wholeness will become more known to you.