RESTORATION
We are all in the process.
One step at a time.
Areas of Counseling Services
Below are a few of the areas that others consider me to have some expertise. You can read a short information piece about each concept to get an idea of my viewpoint on Mental Health. Contact me or schedule an appointment and we can get started on the road to a better you.
Christian Counseling
I am first and foremost a Christian, then I am a counselor. It is the use of the application of biblical principles that allow me bring lasting results in the lives of my clients. I rely heavily upon the Lord's leading and His assistance with my clients. I furthermore believe that without His help, my works are in vain. Yes, I do possess a lot of theoretical approaches, knowledge, and techniques that I have acquired over the years, but it is the wisdom of God that I rely upon to know when I need to use these tools. If you are faced with tough decisions or simply need guidance in an area in your life, I would love the opportunity to come along side and assist you in your walk with the Lord.
Anxiety
Overwhelming thoughts that are not resolved create conditions in which an individual feels the need to fight, flight, fawn and freeze. Anxiety can be quite debilitating when a person does not know how to unravel and rewire these annoying, repetitive, and usually quite negative thoughts. Restoration begins when mental clarity comes into focus by challenging and making adjustments to these thought patterns. Even though the process of changing life-long behaviors takes time, there are techniques that can be learned to minimize the short term effects of anxiety. Let me help you get started on clearing out your mind of those unwanted and overwhelming thoughts, so you can be in more control of your own body and behaviors.
Depression
Individuals can suffer from medical conditions and chemical imbalances which cause emotional instabilities, but I am convinced a person's emotional well-being is more heavily influenced by what a person thinks about. Many times, it is a person's depressive thoughts that lead them into a condition of being depressed. If you are having trouble making sense of your confusing and negative thoughts, let's talk about a what it will take to rebuild your thought life to become more productive and accepting of who you are. Every human being has value and purpose, but many times our own learned thought patterns prevent us from seeing ourselves objectively. Let me help you bring some clarity to your view of yourself.
Addictions
Addiction is viewed as any substance, thing or activity that interferes with one's ability to have control over their own decisions and/or activities. Most individuals who struggle with addictions have had many attempts of breaking the cycle of addiction. Without understanding the underlying causes that led to the addiction to begin with, individuals will have a difficult time breaking this viscous cycle. Let's start the journey of exploring these causes, so we can rebuild the areas in you life that have been damaged and broken.
Trauma / Abuse
Trauma and Abuse should never be minimized, but their long-term effects should be if properly addressed. Even though critical past events in a person's life play an important role in how a person views them self, it doesn't have to continue to define who they will become. By rebuilding the areas that have been broken down, people can learn to take actions to completely renovate themselves to be a better, stronger and healthier person of value. It is this difficult, but feasible process, that gets put on the backburner so many times in a person's life. If you are ready to continue to take steps in the healing process, let me be your guide through that restoration process.
Marriage / Relationships
Most people have came to the conclusion at one time or another that men and women are different, They think differently. They reach conclusions differently. They express their emotions differently. It is these differences that couples and/or individuals sometimes need a little guidance understanding the communication disconnect with their partner. In addition, bringing clarity to each partner's unresolved issues from their past will enable the rebuilding process between the two of them to be more productive. If you and/or your partner are needing a little guidance in rebuilding the communication gap, schedule a session or contact me to see what is involved in the repair process.
Anger Resolution
There are many helpful anger management techniques to assist individuals in minimizing the effects of anger and I use many of them. However, I am much more focused on achieving Anger Resolution from the issues that are creating the anger. I search and analyze with my clients the wounds and scars that are behind the mask of anger. Most anger outbursts are simply a misguided release of internal conflicts that are residing within a person. We will look at your thought life to determine inconsistencies which result in inappropriate actions. People act the way they do, because they have learned to cope with difficult situations that way. If you are ready to start renovating your though life to resolve these internal conflicts, let's get started.
Life Coaching
Communication is key. Our ability to communicate at such a high level is one thing that separates humans from all other creatures on earth. However, this ability to communicate can be broken down and distorted over time by previous miscommunications and/or lack of communication. Many people choose not to communicate instead of fumbling through the stress of not being able to articulate their thoughts and feelings in a way that can be understood by others. If you are interested in learning this art of communicating effectively, let's talk and see if I can help eliminate some of the obstacles that are hindering your ability to tell others what is on your mind.