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The craft of psychotherapy is part science and part artistry. I am informed by current research and also my extensive clinical experience (35 years) to build a solid therapeutic relationship with you. Once this occurs the trust will exist to allow us to create unique solutions your concerns. I take a cognitive behavioral approach, but find it helpful at times to explore your past as a way to help get "unstuck". I help clients to learn to better deal with emotions, to be assertive and to build self-confidence to feel better. I work with a wide variety of problems - see my web page for more details. My therapeutic style is engaging, warm, sometimes humorous and down to earth.

I am a relational therapist who works from a narrative perspective. That means that I preference the knowledge and experience of the people who chose to work with me. While I can offer tools, theories and techniques to make the changes you want in your life, our work together will always be centered around your personal values and preferences. I take great care to work at a pace that is right for you and on goals that you identify. I use warmth, humor and curiosity to create an impactful therapeutic experience.

Psychotherapy is a process where I will work with you to determine the best direction to meet your therapeutic goals and needs. Psychotherapy helps people to: •Understand behaviors, emotions and ideas that may contribute to the problem and learn how to modify them •Understand and identify events or life problems –like loss of a job, divorce, problems at school, a major illness, death or divorce- that contribute to your problems and help you understand those aspects you have the ability to solve or improve. •Learn skills to calm yourself, coping techniques and problem-solving skills •Regain a sense of pleasure in life and a sense of control in your decisions We will journey together to find ....

There are many approaches to psychotherapy. As a PhD psychologist and marriage–family therapist for over 28 years my approach has been highly influenced by the executive coaching and consulting work I've done in the business world where there is a high demand for results. Many clients have given feedback that I'm much more active and involved compared to therapists they've seen in the past, and they appreciate this rather than just sitting back and listening without much comment. I have a very strong desire and commitment to help every client that I see make major changes in their life leading to greater fulfillment and happiness—this is what I strive for with every individual!

Therapy has been shown to be just as effective as medication for depression and anxiety issues and have even more lasting effects in the long run. Our clinicians will work collaboratively with you to get underneath the symptoms you are dealing with and get to the root of what is going on. We are able to provide the tools and knowledge needed to help you be even more successful in life. Most therapy ranges between 8-15 sessions with remarkable results. You owe it yourself to be happy.

I believe that the difficulties we encounter in our lives develop in relationship and get healed in relationship. Because of the nature of the therapeutic situation and the relationship you form with your therapist, psychotherapy provides a unique opportunity to explore the ways in which you may repeat frustrating or painful experiences in your life, to relieve suffering and grow your capacity to tolerate unpleasurable (as well as pleasurable) feelings, and to experience yourself in a new way.

Sometimes you just need to be heard so that you can figure things out without all the chaos going on in your life. I'll help you to define exactly what you're frustrated with and then we'll talk about what you can change, how you can be more forgiving toward yourself or others, and where you can start. I won't always agree with you, but I'll be honest about where you have power to change and respectful of your ability to make decisions for yourself.

Psychotherapy is the use of psychological methods to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in a positive manner. Its aim is to help people understand the thoughts behind feeling anxious or depressed and addressing these thinking patterns. Psychotherapy will help you change behaviors and habits that are limiting you, to experiencing your fullest potential.

What would you do if you knew you wouldn't fail? Are you feeling your life is just happening to you with little purpose or direction? Together we can partner to help you get on the path to a life you design and live to the fullest. Considering a relationship or career change? We can explore new options and possibilities that will provide the tools and strategies you need to start your next best chapter!

Psychotherapy is a process that focuses on helping you heal or learn more constructive ways to deal with life, relationship, or work issues; or to address a specific mental heatlh concern. During therapy, we will identify specific changes you want to make in your life and set goal to achieve those changes. I may also teach you about your disorder and suggest ways to cope more effectively. Therapy is most successful if you are open to change which means being open to altering those aspects of your life that are not working, new ways of relating, new behaviors, and challenging one's existing set of beliefs. The average length of therapy is less than 1 year with positive long term results.

Often people enter therapy feeling "stuck" in some area of their life - they have tried everything they can think of and still the feeling or situation persists. It shows great determination, resilience, and wisdom that you are reaching out to a professional at this point. Together we can work to understand how this situation came about, uncover what your real wants and needs are, and realistically consider what your options are for moving forward. If you are taking the initiative to look into therapy, then I am endlessly optimistic about your ability to make the changes you'd like to see.

Kerin enjoys working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, and post traumatic stress disorder. Kerin’s training in cognitive behavioral therapy, teaching skills, Thought Field Therapy, Psycho-Education and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Preprocessing (EMDR) are most helpful in helping clients to reach their goals.

Why am I the way that I am? Why do I feel stuck struggling with the same problems? Can I overcome my tendencies? Will I ever understand what makes me tick and why I act the way that I do? People with varied experiences have found long-term psychotherapy to be beneficial. You may have had a happy childhood or experienced abuse or neglect as a child. You or a loved one may have struggled with substance abuse. You may be successful in many areas of your life, while feeling stuck in certain patterns that you would like to change. I will help you find growth and insight by exploring how your current beliefs and your family or origin experiences influence current actions and relationships.