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1 Hour Telephone Counseling: $120 

   

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My approach is very solution focused, simply because I tried the “I'm the Wizard of Oz” method of counseling, and I feel it does a huge disservice to you as a client. It basically says “just tell me your problems, I'll ask you how you feel about that, and cross my fingers and hope you'll come up with the solution on your own.”

To me, that is NOT therapy.

That's like going to a doctor and after weeks of hearing your problems and running tests, he basically asks you what you think is wrong with you. He has his own diagnosis in mind, but doens't want to tell you for fear that you will become the diagnosis, and put your identity into it.

With the age of the internet, most people have researched what they think is wrong with them. Gone are the days of therapists being the only ones with the information on mental illness. So why should I waste your time playing these kinds of games, when every day you live feeling the way you feel is another day spent in misery. I usually will suggest a goal after the first session. Maybe that's too soon, and if it is, just tell me that up front. Another thing that I enjoy doing is collaborating with my clients.

Also, I'm a Christian. I know that rubs some of you the wrong way, but that's OK, I'll get over it...I'm a big boy. I really enjoy working with Christians because we share a similar faith, and, if they've experienced anything like I've experienced, they don't want to be told that they're “dellusional” for having a relationship with Jesus Christ. Not even kidding, there are therapists out there that will tell them this. So I've decided to be one of the therapists that validates them. However, I am certainly willing to work with you if you're not Christian, because a lot of the tools that I use to help people are not inherently Christian, just straight talk and experienced tools, really.
I've been happily married for the last 5½ years to a beautiful woman who lights up my life in ways that make me feel glad to be alive! We've had our share of ups and downs, but I think we've figured out a thing or two about relationships, which I wear like a badge on my sleeve, and feel as though I have learned what it takes to make a marriage work.

I'm also a dog owner, and I love my dog. Her name is Arwen (after the elf in Lord of the Rings), and she has taught me lessons in patience and and unconditional love (now I understand what you parents have to deal with on a much more magnified level). She's a real cutie, but don't let her fool you, she knows how to work a crowd and get what she wants.

I specialize in a four specific areas:

1. Christian Counseling - I have specific training for this, and (I'm a Christian).

2. Relationship and Couples Counseling - I have a good relationship, and I've had my fair share of bad relationships. I know what works and what doesn't. Trial and error. 'Nuf said.  :)

3. Child and Adolescent Counseling - I get along with teenagers and kids, simply because I understand where they're coming from. I keep on top of technology too, which can be really good asset to parents who need to stay one step ahead of their kids.

4. Anxiety Management - I used to suffer from anxiety attacks, and through the grace of God, I figured out a number of tools to use to reduce and eliminate anxious feelings.

This is what I have to offer you. Any questions? Just call and ask. You don't have to set up an appointment with me to talk to me. If I'm not in session, or otherwise busy, I will answer my phone.