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Psychotherapy can mean different things for different professionals. For me, it's another word for therapy or counseling - the process of sitting down with a warm and skilled professional to figure out how to achieve your life goals. and improve your relationships. Don't let the word "psychotherapy" scare you away from what can often be a powerful tool for improving your life. Trust your instinct about who to choose, and don't hesitate to stop therapy if you don't feel a connection with your therapist. The truth is that unless you really believe your therapist cares about your life, sophisticated therapy interventions and techniques are worthless. Remember to look for that connection!

I am truly honored to work with individuals and couples from all backgrounds and orientations. I am also proud to partner with underserved populations such as those in law enforcement, the military, faith based and LGBTQIA+ communities. I respect and honor you as the expert in your own life and will create a space that is safe, affirming, and authentic.

My approach to individual psychotherapy comes out of my training and experience as a psychodynamic therapist. Psychotherapy focuses on inner conflicts and unconscious reactions as well as defenses that have built up in interpersonal relationships. My approach to psychotherapy is very relational. Most of our difficulties come about in the context of relationship, both early relationships and current relationships, and healing comes about in learning new ways of relating during the therapy hour.

My approach to counseling revolves around the idea that our dissatisfaction with life is rooted in the reality that the world we exist in is greatly removed from the world we want to live in. In therapy we will learn to adjust our expectations of our ideal world, but more importantly we will discover our ability to change the world we live in. Through this journey we will become better acquainted with your resilience and potential!

Psychotherapy is sacred work, and I hold a very safe and honest space for people to show up authentically. I use different modalities, but the most important factor is to have deep compassion and let the person know you care. Humor is essential, and there is as much laughing as crying in my office. I have been doing this work for nearly 30 years, and I am still in awe of the capacity people have to change.

Life can be difficult at times. Therapy provides a safe, confidential space to explore challenging life events, negative thoughts or behaviors, or a general lack of enjoyment and peace. I help my clients explore the circumstances that brought them to therapy, clarify what they would like to change about their lives, and identify what is holding them back. This includes correcting self-defeating thoughts and behaviors, increasing social supports, and creating a healthier lifestyle.

Psychotherapy can be a good way for to problem solve things such triggers to many mood disorder. With an experienced counselor you learn how to manage and control symptoms in healthy way. Stanley Tamale Counseling Services offers a safe space that allows you to identify areas the need improvement in your life. Through psychotherapy we will help learn necessary copying skills that can be utilized when symptoms come on.

Life can present you with difficult situations which are hard to process and move past. These challenges are not on your timeline and affect everything. Having worked in many healthcare settings, I am familiar navigating life-changing events and grief. I understand the territory of encountering loss, coping with trauma, the complexity of the medical system and living with illness. These issues can have ripple effects on your relationships, sense of self and perceptions of the world. I know how complex things can get, and I will support you during this process.

I provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR). EMDR has been shown to be highly effective for decreasing symptoms of PTSD, and treating grief, trauma, intrusive images, negative self thoughts, anxiety, fear, phobias and panic. Using EMDR is my favorite way treat traumatic grief and has my highly effective with my clients who are grieving. EMDR Therapy helps to reduce the intensity of sharp feelings, images, and thoughts. It does not erase memories or thoughts, cause you to forget about a memory or you loved one, or hypnotize you. My services are offered only virtually and are done by video. I offer a safe environment for you to process your grief and trauma.

Psychotherapy is a time each week to focus on yourself. The process of having another person demonstrate an investment in you and your growth increases curiosity about yourself, which enhance a sense of knowing yourself and your patterns. This knowledge allows for a greater sense of freedom in the choices you make, a stronger voice, and more rewarding relationships.

My approach to psychotherapy focuses on your internal world and relational patterns. Often our moods, anxieties and relational difficulties in the present need to be examined in light of our past experiences. I provide a caring and non-judgmental place where you can explore your feelings and behaviors and discover patterns that need to be changed. My goal is to help you in your healing, growth and change.

The goal of psychodynamic therapy is to help the client become more aware of unconscious thoughts and feelings and to understand how they are affecting their current life. If you’re struggling with mental health issues, we’ll help you find solutions. Together, we can bring positive changes to your life. Psychodynamic work is characterized by a deep exploration of one's history and the processing of intense emotions. Many people find it challenging to go deeply into their emotions, yet psychodynamic therapy helps clients do just that. We're here to help.

Psychotherapy is an investment in your quality of life. Clients who seek talk therapy from me benefit from my gentle humor, sensitive suggestions, unique insights, and careful listening. We work together to reach your unique goals, whether they are about improving your work life balance, healing from past relationships, building a life that you are proud of, or learning about the ways you think and feel. I often incorporate helpful books or in-session tasks that expand our conversations and deepen the benefits of talk therapy.

You know things seem off track yet can't seem to identify why. Things feel OFF! When we work together, we will gently learn the core of the distress that you are experiencing. As we learn your life history, we may find that some of the distress is rooted in early childhood trauma and attachment wounding. We will embrace and cherish all parts of yourself and learn about the challenging messages you may have grown up with that manifested into the distress you feel today. Distress can be a messenger, an alarm telling you that it is time to heal experiences from earlier in life. In our work together, we'll use EMDR, Emotion Focused Therapy and Expressive Arts to help you thrive.

I provide psychotherapeutic services to adult individuals and couples. Together we will explore areas that create conflict and stressors in your environment and relationships and develop helpful strategies that contribute to a healthier, joyful, and more serene lifestyle. Give therapy a try - you are worthy of healthy lifestyle change! Make a good day - - be well. Give us a call for a free phone consult. 242.292.6127

I work with individuals and couples to provide the right therapy for each person who comes to see me. Through a variety of approaches, we work to find the causes of issues and concerns, develop responses and strategies to address them, and practice these new coping mechanisms to work through (or around) the issues, and turn negative thoughts into positive ones. Through a variety of therapeutic approaches, including emotionally focused couples therapy, family attachment therapy, grief therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis, we can work together to help you get to a happier place.

I use an evidence-based approach to therapy. This means that the techniques I use are proven to help you overcome your challenges, whether it be depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or life transitions. Together we will create a space where you can feel safe talking openly about your challenges, learning and practicing new skills, and getting genuine feedback. In our work together, I will help you untangle the confusing, complex emotions you may be feeling. We will explore and confront the fears, doubts, self-criticisms, and other thoughts that keep you up at night. No matter what you’re struggling with, we'll work together to help you feel better.

We usually go to see a therapist when we're wanting something to be different in our lives. Learning and growing throughout our lives is a good and courageous thing. I work with people to help them get the change they are looking for. I seek to create a safe place and work collaboratively so people can reach their goals and begin feel happy with who they are, their lives, and relationships. I participate in many learning opportunities and I bring new ideas and inspiration to my work with clients.

Therapy is more than talking. Our company name is Insight Into Action Therapy for a reason. Having an "a-ha" moment is great but most people need some support and direction on how to turn it into action. We will give you feedback based on our education and experiences with others who have struggled with the same areas you have. You will walk away with a plan and tools to make changes.

Have you experienced any of the following? -Constant Sadness -Irritability -Hopelessness -Problems with Sleeping or Eating -Excessive Worrying -Low Energy -Difficulty Concentrating -Grief over the death of a loved one -Relationship difficulties -Anger that you are unable to control -Anxiety and feelings of panic -Issues involving substance abuse in yourself or a family member We can provide you with the professional help that you need. We use result oriented therapy techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, and Emotional Freedom Technique, to help you feel better quickly and regain control of your life.

What is psychotherapy? Some people say “psychotherapy is the treatment to work on your personal situation”, and others say “psychotherapy is the place for you to talk about your problem and your therapist will work with you to figure out the better way to manage it” Well…both of them are correct. When you seek therapy, that does not mean you are weak. In fact, attending therapy is a brave behavior as you allow yourself to be vulnerable in front of another person (your therapist), and you are willing to touch on some undesirable characteristics about yourself and work on that. By doing so, you are getting closer to your true self and make your life more beautiful than ever.

You want to find a psychotherapist, but how do you know it's going to work? We use a cutting-edge kind of psychotherapy that addresses many of the common areas where traditional therapy can get stuck. We'll be compassionate about your concerns while offering experienced and structured guidance that ensures you will learn something new about yourself each session. We'll partner with you to help you set goals for psychotherapy and, if appropriate, show you the structured steps that can grow your emotional intelligence. Many clients who use this unique kind of therapy are able to facilitate their own growth well beyond the time spent in the office. Read more & get free therapy resources online.

I practice the healing approaches of Dr. Milton H. Erickson. This approach focuses on helping you access and develop resources to connect with and understand the patterns you want to change and the wounds you want to heal. This process helps you create powerful shifts in these patterns so that you gain the changes, solutions, and healing you seek. I specialize in treating stress reactions, including PTSD, especially in emergency responders and combat veterans.

You have inherent worth and value. My "Treasure Therapy" is a journey to rediscover that treasure. We are all interconnected as part of the same human “family” systems or fields. By increasing awareness of ourselves and others around us, and increasing our acceptance of ourselves and others, we are changed. Therefore, rather than trying to outright change you, my approach starts with mindfulness and paradoxical acceptance. Change is a byproduct of radical acceptance.

While each of us brings somewhat different training to psychotherapy, we are united in providing respectful, effective, caring and collaborative treatment to our clients. We have varying specialties, but we all help explore people’s inner worlds and emotions, relationships, and sense of self. We believe that all people have the capacity to heal and the ability to become more loving to themselves and the people in their lives. Among us, we are trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, EMDR, Sand-play, Family Therapy, Child Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Psycho-dyamic theories.