Counseling Services

Individual Counseling:



I work with adult clients on an individual basis to address issues negatively impacting their life and affecting their level of daily functioning.  These issues can include feelings of anxiety and depression, lack of self-esteem, relationship difficulties, work place problems, and emotional distress caused by major life transitions, such as marriage, divorce, or changes in employment.  Through the use of cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapy specialized to meet each client's specific needs, I aid individuals in identifying triggers to their distress, building upon existing coping skills, and improving their ability to manage various stressors.

Couples Counseling:



I assist couples in enhancing their relationships and improving levels of intimacy by helping to identify and build upon existing strengths, develop effective communication skills, and increase the couple's ability to handle stress and conflict.  By creating a safe environment, the couple is free to discuss difficult and previously avoided feelings.  Through a series of relationship enhancement sessions, we discuss key elements to building a strong foundation of friendship, modifying dysfunctional behaviors, and increasing positive interactions with the goal of creating a healthy and successful  partnership.

Premarital Counseling:



I provide premarital counseling to aid couples in the exciting and challenging transition into a marital relationship.  We work together to identify potential hurdles or obstacles to this transition, including feelings of anxiety, pressure, and emotional distress.  I assist couples in exploring their relationship strengths, improving communication and conflict resolution skills, and discussing important topics which may have been previously avoided or unidentified.  I also guide couples in an exploration of family of origin issues as they pertain to their relationship.

In addition, I utilize the PREPARE/ENRICH assessment to quickly and effectively identify a couple’s strengths and needs.  Widely known as the top relationship inventory tool on the market, PREPARE/ENRICH utilizes a 4-to-8 session feedback and skill building course with the goal of better preparing couples for a lifetime together.

For additional information about PREPARE/ENRICH, please visit their website at www.prepare-enrich.com.