I believe strongly in the capacity of people to help themselves and I see our counseling relationship as one in which you assist in setting your goals. I am privileged to travel with you as you work toward attaining your goals. I expect that you will be involved in the counseling process and that you understand that I will work with you, not for you. My approach to therapy is basically a holistic one: we will discuss your issues from many perspectives and examine the effects on your body, mind, work, spirit, relationships, and any other areas that may be meaningful to you.  Your decision to choose to enter counseling is a voluntary one and you may terminate it at any time without penalty.  Please note that it is impossible to guarantee any specific results regarding your counseling goals.  However, we will work together to achieve the best possible results for you.

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     I will also encourage you to work toward your personal best level of health. I believe that as people become more aware of and accepting of themselves, they are more capable of creating fulfillment and well-being in an emotional, spiritual, and physical sense. My counseling setting is a safe place in which you are welcome to explore experiences, thoughts, and feelings. I will work with you to help you set goals that are important and meaningful to you. I use an eclectic approach, yet my main theoretical orientation is that of Choice Theory. Using this, I will work toward helping you to recognize and understand choices in behaviors, thoughts, and attitudes, and help you consider and make choices that you believe will be helpful in reaching your goals. Other theoretical perspectives and techniques I use include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Stages of Change models.