In a nutshell, my approach to psychotherapy is best described as a collaborative exploration of how our past experiences affect how we experience life in the present. Through better understanding of our own internal and external worlds, greater integration of emotional experience can occur, more positive meaning about ourselves, others, and life in general can be made, and authentic personal growth will result. Not only can distressing symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma, be reduced, but more full, satisfying, and resilient lives can be achieved. I am a rostered pre-licensed professional providing counseling and practicing psychodynamic, attachment-based, existential, and integrative therapies under the supervision of Licensed Psychologist-Master Brian Ashley to adults and late adolescents. The foundation of successful psychotherapy is the establishment of a safe, confidential, trusting, and supportive therapeutic relationship. I believe each individual, regardless of their past behavior and life experience, deserves to live well, and is the best judge of what that entails for them. I support people in realizing their unique Good life.
Qualifications: | Saint Michael |
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Academic Suffixes: | MA |
Expertise: | Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Depression, Divorce, Other, Other, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma and PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) |