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WELCOME
Hello,
and thank you for visiting my website. I am
a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, specializing
in working with individuals, couples and children.
My goal is to help you make your life better.
In
my office, you will find a safe, supportive
and collaborative environment where you can
explore your past and set goals for your future.
Together, we will utilize a combination of in-depth
insight and definitive tools to help you live
your life in a more healthy and productive manner.
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"Everything
precious, including our dignity
can be taken from us. The one
thing that cannot be taken away
is our power to choose what attitude
we will take toward events that
have happened." - Victor
Frankel
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ARE
YOU STUCK?
Many
times getting a new perspective on your situation
and the challenges in your life, can allow you
to change your attitude about something that
is bothering you. Helping people get “un-stuck”
is something I enjoy and have had experience
with since 1981.
DO
YOU WANT A GOOD RELATIONSHIP?
A
good relationship begins with two relatively
healthy individuals. I believe there is no relationship
that can’t work. That is, if both people are
willing to work on it!
Due
to my extensive training in couples therapy,
some of my colleagues consider me an “expert”
in this area. Don’t wait until the problems
are too many, resolve differences and work as
a team. If you’re having problems with your
mate, significant other, relative, or friend,
give me a call.
USING
ANIMALS FOR THERAPY
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Over
the years of my work, I have explored
many ideas for enhancing therapy. After
a year of research, what I discovered
is that the animal-human bond (which has
been studied for decades) has an extremely
positive affect not only on decreasing
blood pressure and levels of cholesterol,
but also in helping humans heal and cope
with mental challenges.
Research
has shown when animals are utilized in
a psychotherapy practice, they help promote
a feeling of safety and comfort within
the therapy office. Therefore, an extra
added benefit in my office, is my “assistant,”
Ryan (see photo). The feedback I have
received from clients while having Ryan
with us, has been exceedingly positive.
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One
severely depressed client told Ryan, after several
sessions which included him, “My heart, oh my
heart, you are healing my heart.” Ryan keeps
us “in the moment,” and adds still another dimension
to the therapy process.
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“We
give dogs time we can spare, space
we can spare and love we can spare.
And
in return, dogs give us their
all. It's the best deal man has
ever made.”
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YOUR
MENTAL HEALTH IS PRICELESS
Quality
therapy doesn't have to break the bank; I work
on a sliding scale, with specific time slots
available for lower income clients. In addition,
I have appointment times available on Saturdays.
In some instances, fifteen minute consultations
are arranged, at no charge. If you would like
some assistance, please give me a call at (805)
652-0971.
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