THIS IS YOUR LIFE!! Deciding to seek therapy takes wisdom and courage. Rest assured, with over 30 Years of counseling experience working with Individuals and Couples, I know that therapy can work. It is possible, through effective counseling, to bring about powerful changes in your life. My style of counseling is professional, compassionate, and solution-focused. I strive to create a warm, non judgmental, and safe therapeutic environment. Goal oriented, I assist by providing you with options and tools necessary to make effective changes in your life. When put into practice, these tools and new techniques will create the changes that you are looking for. Through the years, I have witnessed significant, positive healing and growth in the lives of my clients. Often, problems in our lives, when embraced, offer opportunity for growth and change.
With 2 graduate level degrees in counseling, I have extensive knowledge and professional training regarding a broad range of issues. Some of the areas of specialty include:
Conflict Resolution Skills Career and Life Transitions
RelationshipRebuilding Communication/Intimacy
Divorce and Separation Marriage and Blended Families
Parenting Trauma and Abuse
Anxiety and Loneliness Sexuality and GLBT Issues
Self Esteem Spirituality and Religious Searchings
Grief and Loss Family Transitions and Elder Care
Depression and Anger Personal Growth/Womens Issues
Through our work together you may expect to:
Understand and work with your strengths and weaknesses
Identify problem behaviors, emotions, and thoughts that prevent you from attaining your goals and being happy
Help clarify problems, and find and apply solutions in the real world
Learn how to effectively change "problem" behaviors and thoughts
Learn new tools and techniques to communicate your feelings and needs more effectively
Please feel free to visit my website and to email or call me for a free phone consult to see how I might help you with your specific needs.
Susan Melchior Reaches
Rancho Santa Margarita CA