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Successful
therapy is based on a good therapeutic relationship. This
relationship starts when we create a safe and
supportive environment where, at your own pace, you can:
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Learn ways to change how you see
and relate to yourself and the world.
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Improve communication with others.
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Identify what you need to thrive.
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Rediscover your unique gifts.
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Create and maintain
healthy boundaries.
Growing in any of these areas
can help you create the life that you want to live.
I have
specialized training and experience in helping individuals
in the GLBTQQI
community, including those with HIV/AIDS. I have worked as a
clinical nurse and this experience gives me a better
understanding of those individuals and families dealing with
health related issues.
I have
training and experience working with seniors, many
of whom have chronic mental and or physical conditions. I
have extensive experience working with men and offer an
ongoing men's group.
I have
over 20 years of experience as a mid-level manager in state
government and am a former member of the International
Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural
Implement Workers of America (UAW). This breadth of
experience helps me understand managers and line staff on issues such as:
I have specialized training
and experience in helping treat active duty soldiers and
veterans, especially those from Operation Enduring Freedom,
and the Gulf wars and am a member of the Soldiers Project .
I believe in the power of story, poetry, and metaphor and
often use these in my work.
Types of Counseling
I work with adolescents, adults,
seniors, couples, families and groups.
Together we can explore such issues
as...
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Relationships
with self and others.
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Relationship to
money, career or work.
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Communication
with spouses, partner, children, parents, boss, co-workers or
others.
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Grief or loss
(including family member, friend or pet).
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Life or career
transitions (including loss of employment or demotion).
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Anxiety or
depression.
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Post-traumatic
stress.
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Performance
improvement (for musicians, athletes and other performance-based
skill sets).
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Spirituality.
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