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"I don’t believe people are looking for the meaning of life as much as they are looking for the experience of being alive."

— Joseph Campbell

TO FEEL ALIVE

INITIAL MEETING

I’ve found it most helpful to have conversations about what you love, what drives you, what possesses your mind rather than on simply reducing anxiety and depression. If I’m going to learn how to play a sport, I don’t go to someone and ask them how not to play. I go to those who play well. Its the same with therapy. Focusing on anxiety or depression is asking how not to play the game. I want to have conversations with you about intentional living … about playing. My form of “therapy” is to focus on what brings you joy, what holds you back from feeling fully alive and fostering the mindsets that cultivate this.

Nervous? Relax. A half of the population doesn't seek mental health treatment at all. So if you walk through my door, that already puts you ahead.

Preparation: After our first conversation, I will email you a link to complete the Patient Information Sheet online. Doing so beforehand maximizes our time together.
Time: 45-50 minutes each session
Meeting Topics discussed at the initial meeting: Why you are coming, family and relationship history, substance use history and what you would like to see out of therapy.

Treating men's issues, adolescents, individuals & couples:

MEN'S ISSUES

In my experience, it's often difficult for men to share their feelings. I get it, society doesn't allow us to do it!
Sometimes men want to talk with other men
I specialize in men's issues: anger management, intimacy issues, infidelity, physical health, parenting

ADOLESCENTS

Adolescence is a time during our lives when we are trying on new roles & questioning and forming our own identity separate from our parents. It can be a challenging time for both parents and the young adults.
Experience dealing with problems in school, motivation, drugs, ADHD, family & relationship issues, anxiety, depression, etc.
Although I generally try to keep confidential what is said in treatment to build trust, I find it helpful to involve parents when clinically appropriate. I will contact you immediately if I suspect your son or daughter is in physical harm to themselves/others.

INDIVIDUALS

Generally, sessions are once a week, although time frame can vary depending on your needs
Initial couple of sessions will be on evaluating goals and direction of treatment
My style is very "relational", as I see healing coming from an authentic relationship
Treatment can last anywhere from a couple months to years. Ongoing therapy is a helpful tool in life. You have someone that is more "objective" and is a good sounding board.
I think people often look at what they can "get" from therapy. Although this is a fair question, I often see the best results when it is more a dialog between two people. Essentially, the more you "put into" therapy the more you "get out."

COUPLES

Being involved in relationships are a fundamental part of being human. They can be the source of great healing as well as great pain!
Couples therapy is oftentimes (although not always) brief treatment. The average number of sessions is 6-8.
Common themes: lack of communication, sexual issues, infidelity, stress, differences in parenting style, etc.
How we grow up has a very important influence on how we behave in a relationship. Therapy involves taking a history of each partner, identifying destructive patterns and reworking healthier habits.

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