I have been in private practice for 37 years in the capacity of family therapist and clinical director at two residential facilities. I do not believe in long term therapy, and on occasion, clients will come back for a "tune-up." I am direct, I will give you feedback, (not tell you what to do) and be very supportive at the same time. Family therapists, believe that behaviors get passed down from generation to generation. We would explore your "family of origin" and sort out what behaviors are working for you and what needs to change. If YOU do the work, You WILL get better! My training has allowed me to practice in many different capacities for the past 34 years. Areas of specialty : 12-step recovery, conflict resolution, substance abuse, parenting issues, couples issues, sexual identity, and many more. I incorporate the philosophy of 12 step programs such as AA, NA, GA, OA, and its counterparts. What makes my practice unique is that I have 2 furry co-therapist Oliver and our newest addition Bella. Clients tend to be very comfortable with their presence, as well as they with theirs. Sometimes, I think the clients would prefer to just be with the dogs. I do NOT accept Credit cards, nor HSA Credit card payments.
Qualifications: | Argosy University |
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Academic Suffixes: | LMFT, PhD |
Expertise: | Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Child or Adolescent, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Drug Abuse, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Gambling, Grief, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, Life Coaching, Marital and Premarital, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma and PTSD, Video Game Addiction, Women |