Marriage & Family Therapy
Marriages and families all suffer ups and downs from time to time. When one member of the marriage or family experiences a change, all members of the marriage or family are affected.The change often causes disruption of functional patterns in the system. I will work with the family members to reestablish the functionality of the family with the goal of strengthening the overall system so future change in the system is addressable by the family. When working with couples I use many techniques including the Gottman relationship method. I also use a program called Prepare & Enrich for primatial couples.
Play Therapy
Using the child’s natural language of play, I allow the child to address issues that are not able to be investigated verbally. Through play, the child feels in charge and more comfortable in the therapy process. Presenting issues are often acted out inexpressive ways. Many childhood issues involving school, siblings, blended families,and trauma have been shown to be effectively addressed through play therapy.
Parent Child Relationship Therapy
Through a series of filial therapy instructional classes the parent is directed in more effective ways of communicating with their child. These new ways of communicating help the child to build self esteem, feel safety for personal expression, develop confidence, and develop stronger, more meaningful relationships with their parents. Limit setting is also addressed during the instruction.
Self Esteem
I believe that the picture that a person has of themselves has more effect on their life than most people realize. Choices regarding life direction, relationships, careers are all affected by ones view of self and the self talk messages they hear each day. I work with you to rebuild your self esteem to stop/control the negative thoughts that may be holding you back from you true direction or desires.
Individual Therapy
When working with individuals I do not list myself to one form of therapy theory. Instead i chose to formulate the therapy based on the persons needs and concerns. I am willing to address many areas of concern that many people feel are not addressable. My goal is to help you find solutions to your current stressors so that you can return to a life you desire or want to achieve.