I hope that by coming here you will find the first step on your journey to healing your issues: marital discord, depression, anxiety, anger management or. Here you will gain some insight to who I am and how I do therapy/counseling. Maybe I will be the right therapist for you. If so, I look forward to hearing from you.
You have just taken the first step in hopefully resolving your issues. I know it was probably very difficult for you to make the decision to look for help - it usually is. There are also so many therapists and so many therapeutic approaches to choose from. I am not going to try to "sell" you on my particular therapeutic approach, mostly because I use various approaches for various individuals depending upon their needs.
You have just taken the first step in hopefully resolving your issues. I know it was probably very difficult for you to make the decision to look for help - it usually is. There are also so many therapists and so many therapeutic approaches to choose from. I am not going to try to "sell" you on my particular therapeutic approach, mostly because I use various approaches for various individuals depending upon their needs.
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Most people have difficulty facing their own problems, feeling they should be able to overcome them on their own. Facing one's own demons can be terrifying. Patience and support is the key. Each person will face their issues in their own time with the support, guidance and understanding. Tired of the same old arguments?
You are not alone. Having these kinds of issues in your life is not unusual. Most people during the course of a lifetime have issues such as the ones mentioned above. Many people realize that what they're doing on their own isn't working anymore, so they seek or want to seek professional help. Taking that first step can be very difficult.
For over 39 years my career path has encompassed varied aspects of the human services field. After being discharged from the Army, where I received my initial nurses training, I attended University of Southern California and received a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology in 1976. My first professional position was with the LA County Sheriff's Department as a staff psychologist, working with the deputies and their families.
We will also, after the first session, with your insurance card information, contact the insurance company as a provider to see what they offer. Some Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) such as Anthem EAP, Magellan EAP, New Directions, EAP Consultants, etc. If you are having severe financial issues, I may adjust your fee based upon a sliding scale.
Humanistic-Existential psychotherapy, or H-E as we commonly refer to it, sounds very intimidating to those who are unaware of this particular type therapy. H-E psychotherapy helps promote self-awareness and personal growth by focusing on who the individual is in their current life. Sometimes it is called the "no-nonsense therapy".
