All of us have difficulties and conflict within ourselves or with other people in our lives. Having an experienced trusted mediator, coach and therapist can help you sort out what is important, process feelings, take responsibility for your part in a conflict, establish new ways of being, set ground rules, mediate an equitable solution, and set goals going forward. The best service for you depends on your situation.
Counseling techniques depend on the needs of the client. Primarily we use a Family Systems approach where we consider not just the individual but interactions with family and the larger community. We can use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, child within, and play therapy for young clients. We encourage strength based counseling because it is through your strengths that you can change.
Here is a partial list of areas of expertise:
Relationship/Couples/ Issues
Co-parenting issues
Social skills training
Alternative dispute resolution
Divorce mediation and coaching
Complex Multi-problem situations
Diverse families
Trauma and PTSD
Sexual and Physical Abuse
Emotional issues such as Grief/Loss, anxiety, fears and anger
Learning Disabilities, such as ADHD and Asperger’s children,
Work-related conflict
Substance Abuse
Addictions issues
Children or adult with ongoing medical issues
Reunification, case management and family stabilization