About My Practice
Therapy is confidential. Due to insurance regulations, I do not offer phone sessions or correspond through email. My office is not located in a typical business park or building. Instead, I am located in a private residential setting, which is not inside my home.
Life challenges and psychological issues:
Psychological distress can cause behaviors or changes in behaviors that can significantly interfere with any major aspect of life. I can help you improve or resolve some common symptoms.
MOOD: increased agitation, anger, arguments, irritation, or yelling; stressed; anxious; unable to relax; lack of motivation and interest; crying spells; feeling sad; feeling lost, like just kind of existing; not feeling good about yourself; and always putting others’ first. BEHAVIORS: sleeping issues; sexual dysfunction; increase or decrease in sex drive, including pornography and masturbation; increase or decrease in appetite, weight, alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes; over spending; clutter; decrease in normal level of functioning, such as chores, cleaning, dress / appearance and hygiene. THOUGHT PROCESS: lack of focus, attention and concentration; poor organization; unable to multitask and/or complete task; racing thoughts; and feeling like my mind only shuts down during sleep. EMPLOYMENT: increased absence; decreased production; and increased conflict with staff. SOCIAL: isolation; avoidance; lack of communication; loneliness; boredom; lack of friendships or relationships.
PHYSICAL: stress, anxiety, and depression can manifest into physical symptoms.
The majority of my work is with Depression; Anxiety; Bipolar; Adult ADHD; Self-Esteem; Sexuality; Childhood issues that remain present; Death and Dying; Loss and Bereavement; Organizational Skills; OCD; Conflict Resolution; Coming Out; Anger Management; Stress Management; Life Transitions; Boundaries; Career Issues; Communication Skills; Decision Making; Sex and Porn Addiction; and Relationships. Depending on the severity, I also work with alcohol abuse and drug addiction. I might require the addition of a substance abuse program.
It’s important to know my own boundaries, strengths and weaknesses:
I am not a good match for Borderline Personality Disorder; Domestic Violence; Court Hearings; Women who have been Sexually Abused; Anyone who has Abused Children; and Eating disorders. I no longer work with Schizophrenia.
My client population varies tremendously from all walks of life:
Male; Female; Transgender; Everyday people with a wide range of occupations; Various Cultures & Ethnicities; Straight; On the Down-Low; Bisexual; Homosexual / Gay / Lesbian; and those confused.
I work with adults. I am selective with older adolescences. I do not work with children. I see clients one-on-one, as couples / relationships and in small groups.
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