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| Is it time to seek counseling?
Is your life not quite where you would like it to be? Are you struggling with relationship or career issues? Are you trying to solve these problems yourself, or perhaps with the help of family and friends, yet still feeling stuck or misunderstood?
Then maybe it’s time to seek counseling.
There are times in life when we feel like we may need some guidance or mentoring from a professional. There is tremendous value in talking through your ideas, problems, and feelings with a therapist who has the experience, training and expertise to understand what you are going through, and help you create a plan to turn your life around. Types of Problems
People seek the assistance of a mental health professional for many different reasons. These are some of the most common:
1. You feel unhappy most of the time.
2. You are unable to find the solutions to your problems.
3. You feel extremely sad and helpless.
4. You feel nervous, anxious, and worried most of the time.
5. You have panic attacks.
6. You have a hard time concentrating.
7. Your emotional state is affecting your daily life: your sleep, eating habits, job, and relationships.
8. You are having a hard time functioning at work or school.
9. Your behavior is harmful to yourself or to others.
10. You are feeling impatient and angry with someone you are taking care of.
11. You are having problems with your family members or in other important relationships.
12. You or someone you care about has problems with substance abuse or other addictions.
13. You are the victim of sexual abuse or domestic violence.
14. You have an eating disorder.
15. You are having trouble getting over the death of someone you loved.
16. You or someone you love has a serious illness and you are having a hard time with it.
17. You feel lonely and isolated.
18. You are experiencing problems in a sexual relationship.
19. Your family has a lot of conflict and tension.
20. You are experiencing a divorce or marital separation.
21. You are having a hard time coping with change.
22. You often feel afraid, angry, or guilty.
23. You have a hard time setting and reaching goals.
24. Your child is having problems with behavior or school performance.
25. Your family is stressed because someone is ill.
26. You have a hard time talking with your partner, children, parents, family members, friends, or coworkers.
27. You are having problems dealing with your own sexual orientation or the sexual orientation of someone you care about.
28. You are planning to marry, and you have some concerns.
29. You have gotten a divorce and your family needs help adjusting.
30. You are part of a blended family and need help learning to live together.
My practice and treatment philosophy: I am a License Clinical Social Worker: Other types of Mental Health Professionals: The most common mental health professionals in the United States are Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, and Professional Counselors. Each state has its own licensing laws and standards that govern each type of professional. While all licensed mental health professionals can help most people with problems of living, each group has its own special training in specific areas that makes them more qualified for certain types of issues. In addition, each individual therapist has a unique set of experiences that makes him or her uniquely qualified to work with certain kinds of issues.Psychologists generally have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree in psychology from an accredited school. Licensed Professional Counselors have a master’s degree in psychology or a related subject from an accredited school. In most states, they must complete a supervised internship period and pass a state licensing exam. Social Workers have a masters degree from an accredited school. They must have completed this degree and a supervised internship before passing a state licensing exam. (Each state has its own licensing regulations.) The social work profession focuses on individual happiness and well-being in a social context. It is also concerned with the well-being of the society that surrounds the individual.
Visit these web sites to learn more:
www.apa.org (American Psychological Association)
www.counseling.org (American Counseling Association)
Starting the process of individual counseling can be both empowering and frightening. I am very aware of the feelings that may be brought to the first few sessions. For this reason, it is the client who sets the pace initially. My approach is solution focused and proactive. Working as a team, we try to gain biographical insight and confront obstacles to change and develop skills, which will lead to confident decision making and lasting solutions. My work is characterized by intuition, compassion, optimism and collaboration. I try to be straightforward without being harsh, and encouraging without any pressure. I am approachable. I'd rather joke with people than judge them and, though I love to talk, I find listening as powerful.
I work with individuals suffering from depression and low self esteem, anxiety and anxiety disorders (fears, phobias, panic attacks, and obsessions), general life stress, the challenge of entering or exiting a relationship (singles and couples), divorce, parenting, career and money dilemmas, sexual concerns and sexual identity issues, addictions, anger management, family problems, step and blended families, body image, sexual abuse, trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, bereavement, and so much more.
I primarily use techniques adapted from psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral theory, yet I am always abreast of cutting edge research and new studies that will help me to help you.
My Rolodex:
Often true change takes a team approach, and because of this I've aligned myself with a wonderful network of professionals to help you accomplish your goals and raise the bar. My Rolodex is filled with individuals and businesses that can help guide you to where you want to go. Whether you need a career consultant, nutritionist, doctor, lawyer, acupuncturist, accountant or support group, I have a great team lined up, and I can help you find what you need.
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