We do this by listening to your circumstances; prompting meaningful discussion; asking both simple and challenging questions that are designed to inspire self-reflection and increased awareness; and inviting you to explore new possibilities for meaning and being.

Growth can be very fulfilling and rewarding. But the process is not always comfortable, as I am sure you have noticed by now. As many authors in this field have noted, including the two mentioned above, change is challenging, sometimes even painful; and it requires consistent attention and commitment. There are no silver bullets in the field of mental health. However, that is precisely what makes the journey so uplifting and meaningful.

But the counseling process should still be welcoming. You don’t need to be bogged down with an endless array of psychobabble, ridicule, pop psychology, one-size-fits-all psychologism, or hodge-podge combinations of therapies (sometimes referred to as eclecticism) that were combined with no rhyme or reason.

What many people need is a comprehensive body of knowledge with which they can dialogue. They need a counselor who brings “compassion and joy to therapy,” as Matthew Draper advocated, but also knows when to push and when to listen. That is what I strive to be and provide.

I know life is tough, and the answers are rarely easy. Sometimes, they never come, and we are then tasked with figuring out how to “carry on” from there. Together, we will develop new skills toward your progression.