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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.

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.

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.

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.

A respectful, collaborative, optimistic and holistic approach is used. People are best understood based on how they relate to others. This is rooted in the patterns learned in their most significant relationship experiences – usually their relationship with their parents. So your family history is very important. Since reality and meaning are created by you, what you think about your problem and yourself is very important. It is also significant what is happening for you in the present moment, in the therapy room and in the therapeutic relationship. Your problems will be undermined by looking at some of your beliefs about yourself, the world and how you might be unknowingly perpetuating the

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!

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 ....

The goal of my psychotherapy practice is to create a safe place for clients to learn how to change patterns that no longer work for them. I see each of my clients as uniquely molded by past and present influences, and I endeavor to understand the impact these influences have on my clients' lives. I use an approach of curiosity and compassion to help my clients better understand themselves, and gain self-acceptance. I accept my clients for where they are at, and I commit to helping clients get to where (and who and what) they want to be.

Our approach to psychotherapy centers around a cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and narrative approach which provides direct feedback, promotes insight, and achieves results. We utilize research-based tools which encourage you to feel empowered, encouraged, and purposeful as you seek to understand your thoughts, feeling and responses in the context of past and present experience and relationships.

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!

First and foremost, I am a strength based therapist. This means that I focus on your strengths as a person and recognize that you are the expert in your own life. I am here to provide insight, tools, nurturing, and guidance along your journey. My approach to therapy is three tiered and involves INSIGHT, looking at patterns from the past; PROCESS, nurturing emotions in the present; and PRACTICE, changing unwanted behaviors and relationship patterns for the future. I am compassionate, direct, warm, funny, and will gently challenge you along the way. I offer a complimentary, 30 minute consultation. It is important to me that we are a good fit and that you feel comfortable working together.

I'll help you explore what's getting in the way of living the life you want, and support you as you start experiencing more of what's important to you. You'll gain insight into your personal challenges and learn useful tools for managing yourself, your relationships and your problems. My philosophy is that our past experiences and the ways we've learned to deal with stress and relationships often leave us unprepared to cope with current issues. We tend to rely on old habits to solve problems and end up feeling frustrated or disappointed. With support, you'll discover your capacity to feel more comfortable with yourself and share that with others.

Addiction treatment involves evidence-based psychotherapy approaches including 12 step methodology, narrative therapy, person-centered therapy, etc. I highly value each individual that I work with and address the concerns they present with in ways that are most valuable for them. I do not use just one approach in my therapy. I am a Christ follower and offer Biblical Counseling to clients but I am able to offer other approaches if that is what they desire.

If you’re looking for someone who nods and smiles and leaves you feeling oddly confused about what you’re accomplishing in therapy, I’m the wrong person for you. Any trained professional should be able to offer you ‘a safe, compassionate space’ to talk about your feelings. But if you want to see real change in your life, you need to do something different. My approach is goal-oriented. I want to help you clarify and achieve your goals. Once we figure out what you’re struggling with, we’ll come up with an action plan, with weekly assignments designed to get you unstuck, and heading in a healthier direction.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Within my private practice, I offer individual adult psychotherapy. My approach while working with you is to see you as a unique individual. Developing a therapeutic relationship that can assist you in coming to know, learn and understand your internal world. Our internal world is made up of conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings, fears and anxieties that do impact our external choices. My treatment approach is to help you open up more awareness of yourself internally to be able to grow more skills to care for yourself in different ways. I believe we develop symptoms when our internal selves feel stuck and unable to grow. Therapy is about fostering growth.

We are skilled at recognizing the most effective therapy approach to help you find more satisfaction and joy in life. You are unique and the issues you face are unique. After the initial intake sessions we will work together to prepare a treatment plan with your personal goals for therapy defined. Periodically we will evaluate your progress toward meeting those goals. In our practice we are skilled in several therapeutic approaches so that you can be assured that the most effective treatment for your issues will be available. The "fit" between therapist and client has been shown to predict a good outcome. We offer a 30 minute consultation at no charge to determine our "fit".

My approach to psychotherapy is to provide a nonjudgmental space for my patients to implement change. I provide a supportive atmosphere so that my patients feel a safe as possible sharing their story. I utilize evidence based techniques to increase the likelihood for optimal results. I work in a collaborative way with patients. Treatment plans are individualized to meet the needs of each person.