I love working in a profession that redeems pain and unlocks untold possibilities. I am humbled to be a part of a journey that brings hope and future to those who seek it. I am a graduate of the Marriage and Family therapy program at Liberty University and I am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Marriage and Family therapy, specializing in couples.
As a licensed Marriage and Family therapist, the bulk of my practice is with couples and individuals struggling to manage healthy relationships. However, I have experience working with Adolescents (14-18) and Adults on a broad range of issues including depression, trauma, anxiety, parenting issues, blended families, marital conflicts, relationship issues, premarital counseling, and divorce recovery. I have additional interests in healthy sexuality and cultural identity issues.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IN LMFT 35001809A
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Roy has been enormously helpful and supportive over my treatment with him.
Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Roy for 1 year and 7 months