Bumps in the road happen to all of us and they can't always be avoided. I can help you get refocused on how you want your life to be and improve your coping skills.

I use a variety of therapy techniques with my clients, depending on their personal goals and values. One of the most effective and evidence-based is Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). This method puts the focus on solutions and actions rather than symptoms or problems. SFBT is an evidenced based practice  and it has been perfected for short-term counseling.

If we decide to pursue this path, I will ask questions focused on your present and future and we will devote a significant amount of time to identifying your goals and action steps necessarily to move through the pain. I have found that this can help you find the courage to take steps toward improving your life. You will learn real-world techniques and coping skills rather than simply analyzing your issues in a vacuum.

My goal as an individual therapist is to help you understand yourself and take actions that align with your beliefs and values. I take a non-confrontational approach, and I won't interpret your life for you. Instead, I will help you find your own wisdom. Together, we can define and achieve the future you prefer.

Psychotherapy can help you to:

• Set healthy boundaries
• Move forward
• Discover different thought patterns
• Move through difficult situations
• Accept self & others
• Manage your stress and anxiety
• Provide insight
• Move from fear and anger
• Discontinue destructive patterns
• Improve your self-esteem and self-reliance
• Release unhealthy expectations of yourself and others
• Solidify a strong foundation
• Identify strengths and resources
• Replace self-destructive behaviors
• Let go of emotional pain

In my Denver office, I offer counseling for issues involving:

Depression

• Trauma
• Anxiety
• Motivation
• Impulsivity
• Family and relationship issues, including divorce and breakups
• Negative thought processes
• Identity issues
• Sexual orientation
• Sexual identity
• Loss and grief
• Adjustment difficulties
• Codependency issues
• Spiritual concerns

Knowing when to ask for help is a sign of strength, and having the courage to reach out is often a first step toward recovery. I have helped people from all walks of life in my Denver offices, and I strongly believe that you, too, can overcome the challenges you're facing as you build a new future for yourself.

I will never be the expert on how to live your life, but I can help you become your own expert. In addition to drawing from SFBT, we can explore concepts from other psychotherapeutic approaches to find the right fit for you.

When you're looking for a counselor to treat your anxiety, trauma or relationship issues, it's important to find the right fit. For that reason, I offer free and confidential telephone consultations. You can reach my Denver office in the heart of Cherry Creek by calling 303-388-9749.

Reach out today.