(2) SPECIALITIES IN COUNSELING

Individual Psychotherapy:  Growth and Grief

Sometimes it just helps to talk out the problems of life.  Many of my clients have life-altering disease or disablement.  Grief and the challenge of aloneness due to the loss of a loved one are deep issues to be encountered in a compassionate caring manner.  Individuals often need to know where they are going in life and are looking for direction and meaning.

Couples Counseling  

I work with all couples and especially focus on preservation of the relationship. If at all possible, I work primarily with both partners together in session, seeking to restore understanding and communication.  My counseling is brief, short-term, solution-focused and practical.  I offer several scales to aid in our work. 

Depression/ Anxiety/ Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Addictions

Assessment and treatment of Depression and Anxiety is a special interest in my work.  PTSD and the results of trauma  are  tremendous problems in many cases.  If medication is necessitated, I make appropriate referrals to several  medical professionals and specialists  in the community.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Companies and organizations often rely on me to help with their employees who have short-term problems relating to marriage, work issues, depression, drug or alcohol abuse, and other issues that arise in the workplace.

"Sometimes people just need someone to talk to"  ----D.S.

Often other Christians seek me out for specific spiritual direction and guidance.

I offer prayer with and for these clients and use the Bible to direct them in

asking God's help for their problems. As a minister and pastoral counselor I have

seen the power that the Holy Spirit can have in the lives of those who call upon Him for help.

"...Thanks for your patience and advice.

You were there when I needed you" --Mrs. T.M.

Is this picture commenting on the sunset in your life  ?

and emotional state,...or on the hope dawning in you in the sunrise  ?