Counseling

Counseling Services, Therapy and Solutions for:

Individuals

Sometimes you have only a vague sense of what's wrong - you may be irritable, your reactions disproportionate or inappropriate to circumstances. Maybe you or those close to you simply notice that you seem different. In some way, you're struggling. If not resolved, problems tend to fester and in the end, can disrupt even a happy, healthy life and household.

How you perceive your environment - consciously and unconsciously -- can affect your work, relationships, even your children. You can't feel better until you know what's wrong and it's extremely difficult to observe oneself and interpret what you see, particularly when what's bothering you is deeply rooted.

Even if you can identify why you're seeking help, I can work with you to gain a better understanding of what's troubling you and how best to resolve it. Your past affects your present, though not always in obvious ways. By uncovering and interpreting your thoughts, feelings and past and present patterns of behavior, many of which will have been unconsciously held back, buried or distorted, I will help you learn more about what makes you tick and how you interact with the world. That new knowledge about yourself can enhance your creative and interpersonal skills at home and work. It can provide you with an increased sense of self-acceptance, self-awareness and inner peace.

Some of the problems I help with include:

• relationships
• self-esteem issues
• sadness or depression
• anxiety
• stress
• anger
• life changes
• communication

Couples

The aim of couples counseling is to improve communication and increase understanding between partners.  As with individual talk therapy, when thoughts and feelings are brought into the light, ventilated and examined honestly, calmly and openly, then each member of the couple will be better heard, understood, sympathized with and respected.  From such enhanced understanding come increased acceptance, tolerance and forbearance.  When partners understand each other, they are better able to forgive, accept, appreciate, and ultimately love one another. 

Some of the problems I help with include:Pre-Marital Counseling

• Interracial Couples
• Extra-Marital Affairs
• Sexual Issues
• Commitment Problems
• Thinking about Divorce?
• Power Struggles
• Step Parenting Issues
• Money Issues

Children don't always ask for help when they need it.  Seeing your child in pain, having trouble communicating with them or other parenting issues can disrupt a loving parent's life as well as the household in general. A child's adolescent years are naturally so turbulent they can arouse anxiety, confusion and pressure in both child and parent.

I can work with your adolescent on issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, behavioral problems, family conflicts, social skills and sibling rivalry.
At the same time, I can work with you, the parent(s) to resolve family conflicts and improve communication skills so that you and your children can relate better.