Anxiety/Panic

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental Issue in the U.S. I myself deal with Anxiety and OCD and know what it’s like to have to go through life with the feelings of dread and overwhelming thoughts. Anxiety and Panic can definitely be addressed and managed if not completely alleviated from your life. It takes disciple and practice, but I have tried and true tools that address both the anxiety, the source of the anxiety, and the depression that may accompany it.

Depression

Depression negatively affects all aspects of life. I have experienced it, as well as worked with individuals that suffer living a daily life in a depressive state of mind. It can be so hard to gain motivation and the feeling that you are not alone in the fight with depression, but counseling and therapy is a great first step. I can help coach you through a solution focused treatment plan. Don’t give up, and don’t fight alone. Depression is devastating; start the healing process and the path to overcoming this condition.

Conflict Resolution

Conflict is a common, inevitable part of life. Conflict Resolution is an important life skill that is imperative to our daily life especially when it comes to our emotional, romantic, and professional relationships. Since relationship conflicts are inevitable, learning to deal with them in a healthy way is crucial. Important tools to learn for Conflict Resolution are listening, empathy, understanding body language. Resolving conflicts appropriately will lead to a more peaceful life.

Family

The way a family communicates, problem solves, resolves disagreements, and sets and respects boundaries is often very different than how they handle these same things as individuals, especially when the family is a blended one. I look at families not only as a group of individual people but as a living organism in its own right. Coaching will help family members communicate better, solve problems, and find new ways to work together. I want to build understanding, respect, and empathy between family members to reduce conflict within the family as a whole.

Personal Growth

Successful personal growth requires motivation, the desire to improve, and the willingness to strive to make changes. An ongoing process that starts from an early age, personal growth is mostly shaped by parents, teachers, and your environment. Positive personal growth is being aware of the process and taking the right steps to grow and improve. You need to be willing to move out of your comfort zone, and do things that are uncomfortable. An open mind and the desire to learn and grow often leads to new paths, expanding personal knowledge and self-awareness; the “best” you!

Anger/Impulse Control

Anger is a useful emotion when used appropriately; it can give strength, honestly, and courage in a variety of situations. However, many times it uses impulsively as a method to stop an annoyance. You can’t avoid people or things that anger or irritate you - but you can learn to control how you react to them. Together, we will develop a specific plan to achieve the change that fits with your personality, needs, goals, and schedule.

Self-Esteem/Body Image

Healthy body image is more than simply “tolerating” yourself. It is accepting the way you look right now without chasing a mythical version of you. Good self-esteem will impact how you take care of yourself emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Self-esteem is about your whole self, not just your body. Having a positive body image with strong self-esteem is a balance everyone deserves. In balance, you value yourself, and you know that you deserve good care and respect—from yourself and from others. These may be long practiced habits, but with the right tools, I will help you see yourself in a honest, and healthy way.  

Premarital Counseling

Premarital counseling is an effective tool to use as you begin your married life. Marriage is a “team” effort making it imperative to start mastering your communication and conflict management skills. Pre-marriage counseling will help you see your differences and consequently plan ways of overcoming or resolving natural conflict. This will increase your overall relationship quality and satisfaction regardless of the length and depth of your relationship. Learning to understand common marital issues and discuss them before you enter married life will only prove to help once you have tied the knot.

Couples Counseling

Working with couples is my passion! After working with hundreds of couples I will teach you the three phases of a romantic relationship: Lust, Love, and Life. The goal of every couple is to remain “In Love” with each other. However, this proves to be a difficult dance that few do well as life continues to fill with responsibilities and constraints. My goal is to coach you towards love in unity, working together towards a stronger and more loving relationship.

Affair Recovery

An affair is a devastating feeling of betrayal in any relationship. Affair Recovery counseling is difficult and emotionally draining. I have sat in front of countless couples who thought there was absolutely no desire to remain in the relationship; this is why it is important to begin the process of recovery as soon as possible. Some couples, after completing treatment, feel that their relationship is much stronger after working through the affair and feel much more connected, committed, and deeper in love than before.

Divorce Care

Not every relationship has the cornerstones still intact to rebuild a solid companionship. Divorce is a painful and lonely process. Reliable support throughout divorce is necessary. Learning to process grief, guilt, anger, and uncertainty will take time. At the end of this journey, many find relief; and it starts inward. Throughout Divorce Care, I hope to pass on the tools of forgiveness, self-confidence, and peace. As life continues forward, it is important to heal and recover so the future looks exciting rather than dwelling on the darkness in the past.

Sexuality & LBGTQ+

Sexuality and sexual identity are fluid topics that brings confusion, stress, depression, anxiety into your life, especially if you come from a spiritual or religious background. I often tell my clients that “normal” is only a setting on a washing machine, and seeking self-acceptance and peace instead of normalcy is the goal. I have spent many years helping individuals work through the feelings surrounding their identity in sexuality even in conjunction with their religious beliefs. Sexuality encompasses many different areas such as orientation, identification, addiction, compulsion, and abuse/trauma. I want to offer you a safe and confidential space to coach you through this very emotionally charged topic. The end goal for any struggles in sexuality is to enhance the quality of your intimate relationships and boost self-esteem. 

Church Hurt

Church hurt can be anything that has negatively affected your relationship with God, your faith, or the relationship you have with your faith community. I personally have had several traumatic experiences that resulted in my distancing myself from God, the Church, and the body of believers. People who are selfish, judgmental, and fallible have often lost sight of what is important in faith. Dealing with this hurt quickly will heal the resentment that builds up over years.