Hello,
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in Iowa with over 40 years of experience working with people of all ages and psychological, emotional, relational, and behavioral concerns.
My therapeutic technique is eclectic, meaning that I utilize aspects of many therapy approaches tailoring treatment to the individual client’s needs.
My therapeutic style is that of a friendly conversation, providing empathy, compassion, absolute acceptance, and complete confidentiality. The entirety of counseling is based upon the interaction developed between the client and counselor within the counseling relationship. As with any relationship, one gains reflecting what one imparts.
Asking for help does not mean you are weak, but in fact means that you are strong and capable enough to seek help, and begin the process of change.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy