For Adults

As a former educator, one of the most rewarding aspects of that career was working in tandem with parents.  As we attempted to help their kids, not just manage their school experiences, but to actually flourish.  But often parents had a tough time helping their kids because they, too, had problems that required some assistance.  This was the source of my interest in also working directly with adults.  There are many contributing factors to adults needing psychological counseling, and I am happy to talk directly with anyone with specific questions.

• Experiencing depression, perpetual sadness or anger
• Dealing with high-anxiety situations (divorce, job loss/transition, past trauma)
• Social anxiety
• Experiencing grief (spouse, parent, or child)
• Experiencing emotional suffering post-abortion
• Experiencing PTSD symptoms

Some adults have trouble coping effectively with excess fear, worry, panic or nervousness.  These feelings often affect one's ability to function and manage daily activities.  While it is normal to experience changes in mood during our lives, others deal with conditions of feeling stuck in a constantly sad or depressed state, or perhaps even experience a persistent loss of interest.  These symptoms of anxiety and depression can profoundly affect daily life and our relationships.  I have experience helping adults move beyond, or at least manage, these difficult situations.

Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances surrounding their family of origin, abuse, or other overwhelming events. Anxiousness, fear, and hopelessness are a few common emotions that can remain long after these traumatic events. But often these lingering emotions affect our ability to function day-to-day.  I can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing. 

The culture and environment that individuals encounter today can quickly reveal possible signs of social anxiety which affects our ability to effectively live in community, including family, work, or social settings. Often, methods of self-medication signal the initial steps that professional help is actually needed.  I can provide reparative steps that make these situations manageable and eventually even enriching.

• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Coping skills (e.g. self-care, emotional regulation)
• Psychoeducation about client's diagnosis and treatment
• Communication skills
• Boundary setting within relationships
• EMDR (eye movement de-sensitization & reprocessing)