Nature of Counseling:
As your counselor, I will work with you to identify your presenting concerns and to develop treatment goals to make improvements in these areas. I offer two types of counseling modalities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a present-focused, goal-oriented treatment targeting problematic thoughts, behaviors, and reaction patterns with an average length of 12-15 sessions. Sessions are structured so that we can make the most of our time together. Cognitive Processing Therapy is a 12 session, trauma-focused protocol to gain a better understanding of the impact of trauma history, identify stuck points in recovery, and explore thoughts, beliefs, and daily functioning to promote improvements in overall well-being.
You and I will have a professional relationship existing exclusively for therapeutic treatment. This relationship functions most effectively when it remains strictly professional and involves only the therapeutic aspect. I can best serve clients’ needs by focusing solely on therapy and avoiding any type of social or business relationship. Gifts are not appropriate, nor are any sort of trades of service for service.
My goal is to provide the most effective therapeutic experience available to you. If at any time you feel that you and I are not a good fit, please discuss this matter with me so that we can attempt to resolve any issues. You reserve the right to transfer to an alternate therapist. If we decide that other services would be more appropriate, I can assist you in finding a provider to meet your needs. If your concerns are not addressed, you reserve the right to contact state licensing board at 1-800-942-5540.