Therapeutic Techniques and Strategies

Breathing retraining, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, guided imagery, mindfulness.

Stress comes from many different facets of our lives and can be addressed in a variety of ways. It can be physically reduced, mentally quieted, or fully accepted and integrated. These techniques, used as tools within different modes of therapy, are shown to be effective in managing stress, anxiety, and other issues.

psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, person centered, solution focused, Systems Theory.

There are dozens of methods and theories utilized in therapy. Being able to find the one that fits with your personal style allows for the greatest possible change. We utilize an integrative approach to fit the best technique to your personality and symptoms. Individual counseling starts with an initial intake then moves forward to work on the various goals determined in that session. Couple counseling starts with an initial intake where the issues are presented by each partner before developing mutually agreed upon goals with assistance from the counselor. A full family and relationship history follows over the next three sessions, keeping the main goals of the therapy in mind. All subsequent sessions focus on relationship skills building and the impact and review of past and present issues.

This One Tree Somewhere

Humor is very important. Staying in the moment, being true to yourself, and allowing moments of levity are essential to the therapeutic process. I use humor in natural ways throughout the course of therapy to help establish a therapeutic relationship and learn more about your style.