Counseling Individuals who seek out counseling are proactive. They identify that something is not working in their lives and want to do something about it. There is a strong commitment to personal growth and well-being. They are willing to invest in themselves and take action. In so doing, they learn what is hurting them and what they can do to solve it. I am your guide in this process. I listen with compassion and offer insights and direction. Listed below are areas that I specialize in. Receive Help with: Personal Challenges Heal difficult emotions: depression, anxiety, grief, or resentment End negative behavior patterns and addictions Solve repeated problems with health, money, career, or relationships Trust your feelings and be your authentic self Family Problems Adjust to divorce and remarriage Create a strong blended or single-parent family Assert yourself in controlling relationships Solve conflicts with your children Relationship Issues Heal problems in your marriage Create loving and intimate relationships Release draining and unsupportive relationships Solve reoccurring conflicts, issues, or themes Difficult Transitions Navigate successful changes in your life Grieve losses and make peace with endings Work through confusion and make important decisions Adjust to new stages in your life: young adult, midlife, and retirement Job and Career Concerns Identify your strengths and talents Address political dynamics at work Manage career changes and new directions Find work you enjoy that is in alignment with who you are Communication Breakdowns Open up healthy lines of communication Identify and stop manipulations Establish healthy boundaries Learn direct, honest, and assertive communication