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    With nearly 20 years of experience working with a wide variety of clients, I will listen with compassion and there is no topic that cannot be discussed. Whether you’re dealing with behavioral addiction (including porn, gambling, social media, work), chemical addiction (drugs or alcohol), PTSD (including sexual abuse), codependency or other relationship issues, self-esteem issues, or other concerns, we will work together to build skills that are tailored specifically for your situation. By taking a holistic, practical approach, you will incorporate what you learn so you can see positive change physically, spiritually, and mentally in your life.

  • Cognitive Distortions: How to Identify Unhealthy Thinking

    What are cognitive distortions? Everyone uses cognitive distortions at some time while trying to make sense of life events. Cognitive distortions are known by other names such as faulty thinking, mistaken beliefs, core beliefs, and thinking errors. Cognitive distortions are a person’s misinterpreted perceptions that support their personal belief system about themselves, others, and the world around them. In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a personal belief system is a deep-lying acceptance of ideas that are usually rooted in a [...]

  • Stress Inoculation: Increasing Resilience During Adversity

    Life is full of adverse circumstances that can cause a person to feel anything from minor stress to crippling panic. Adverse circumstances can be related to finances, social interactions, work, marriage/family dynamics, life transitions, grief/loss, or health issues, to name a few. Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) is a practical type of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy created by psychologist Donald Meichenbaum. The purpose of Stress Inoculation Training is to help a client build resilience during adversity by learning coping skills to manage [...]