I am licensed in Washington with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & anger management. I would describe my approach as solution-focused. I pride myself on making our time together as productive as possible. In addition to the empathic listening that you should expect from all counselors I'll provide clear actionable steps you may consider taking in order to effect positive change in your life. Change is hard and essential for growth. Know that I am here to advise and support you on your life's journey.
Additional areas of focus: Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Traumatic Brain Injury
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy
WA LICSW LW 60820118