Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MFT #123769, CPT
I have a style that can be very directional and goal oriented like life coaching. I like motivating people and sharing my contagious attitude towards healing and personal growth.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #6947 (CA), TLHT #494 (FL)
I am a trained counselor/coach with extensive experience assisting folks with life transitions, whether relating to work, relationships, school or gender identity. Because of this experience, I may be more directive and interactive than many therapists; employing a coaching style that some people find more useful than basic talk therapy. We may discuss incorporating healthier life choices, life-planning, values or developing long-term goals. I also use interventions like exercises and homework, both CBT-based and creative. My active listening style may also include opportunities for clients to be accountable for their actions, encouraging them to work actively on their behaviors and follow through.
I have worked with people therapeutically 35+ years.
I have been married for over 40 years, and raised 2 kids.
I have worked a regular job to make a living and provide for my family.
I am rock solid in physical reality, and also a romantic visionary and can translate between the two worlds.
I enjoy helping clients accept and like themselves, organize around strengths, achieve greater emotional presence, think clearly, and let go of shame, guilt and old habits of emotional survival. I believe therapy should lead to better decisions, as well as improved quality of life and relationships.
Pre-Licensed Professional, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (103346), Certified Yoga & Meditation Instructor
I have experience working with clients who are in a career or life transition, making life transitional changes and choices, looking at deeper values and questions in their life including spirituality and life purpose, concrete life goals in the present, and much more. I approach life coaching holistically considering mind-body-spirit wellness - mental, emotional, physical and spiritual.
Hypnotherapy is an excellent way to gain personal insight, not just of your conscious goals but your subconscious motivations. When those align you can move forward with needed changes with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
At Make Marriage Better, we view life coaching as a powerful tool for personal growth and self-discovery, helping individuals navigate their unique journeys toward fulfillment and purpose. Our approach emphasizes uncovering the core fears and limiting beliefs that may be holding clients back, such as fears of failure, judgment, or inadequacy. Using the Deconstructing Anxiety™ method, we work with clients to identify their “chief defenses” that have developed in response to these fears, often leading to self-sabotaging behaviors. By encouraging clients to do the opposite of these defenses, we create a supportive environment for exploration and empowerment. This transformative process enables individuals to break free from old patterns, embrace their true potential, and cultivate a life aligned with their values and aspirations. As clients grow and gain confidence, they find that their improved sense of self positively impacts their relationships, fostering deeper connections and healthier dynamics with the significant others in their lives.