Philosophy

I view the counseling process as a cooperative venture with clients to discover the nature of their problems and to provide them with an opportunity for healthy change.  According to my theoretical orientation, the problems one experiences are caused influenced and intensified by relational issues.  I believe that people are designed to relate in self-giving and fulfilling ways, which is the source of their greatest joys and deepest struggles.  During the course of therapy we will look into how your relational style interferes with your ability to experience a satisfying life.  This process may be disruptive, yet is meant to provide you with hope, for we will not only deal with the problem itself, but it's source.