I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have been working in the mental health field for over 30 years. I am also a person in long-term recovery from Substance Use Disorders and PTSD, bringing a personal insight into the counseling relationship. I began my career working primarily with Substance Use Disorders, but after the attack on 9/11, I began specialized training in the Critical Incident/Stress Management model for the treatment and prevention of Stress-Related Disorders, working primarily with First Responders who have been exposed to traumatic incidents.
While I am very familiar with the 12-Step philosophy of treatment for Substance Use Disorders, however, I recognize that this approach doesn't work for everyone and will I help you develop a course of action that works for you. I use a non-judgmental approach in providing services, including but not limited to non-discrimination regarding: race; religion (or lack thereof); and/or sexual orientation.
I can provide a safe space to examine what are truly realistic and achievable goals for yourself. Together, we can develop and refine your goals, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and develop a plan towards shaping your goals and expectations into a walk that works for you, moving you closer to the fulfillment of the wants and desires you have for yourself.
I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Men's issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
GA LPC LPC006429