Mental Health Counseling,
Mediation, and Coaching for Families across the Lifespan
Helping People with Life's Questions and Transitions
WELCOME!
I have spent much of my life trying to learn more about the ways in which people live their lives happily and productively, creatively and fully. I have learned that people have unique approaches that are based on their experiences, and their likes and dislikes. Some people are comfortable in a highly stimulating environment, and move quickly from one adventure to another, and other people love warmth and comfort, and enjoy continual connection with their lifelong friends. Or some of each, of course. No category can capture any person completely.
I have found that some of people's preferences as easily given up, but some are deep dreams about woven into the fabric of their lives. I endeavor to honor all of these, and work together with my clients to fill their days with their favorites, and to let go of aspects that drain their enthusiasm.
I have noticed that there are "roots" of past attachments still embedded in our bodies, and, even if we want to rid ourselves of those, a gentle and friendly exploration often shows an organic connection to longtime relationships, people whom we have loved, and even to those who have hurt us. Ignoring those, cutting ourselves free from them, only keeps a hidden reactivity inside our bodies, our beings (or "souls", to use Thomas Moore's word from "Care of the Soul").
People regain their sparkle as they find less burdensome ways to be themselves. Their energy for finding their own solutions to everyday challenges incresases, as their awareness of their emotions, their physical feelings, and their thought patterns, sharpen. I am dedicated to find a way for each and every person. It is a great privilege, and it does not wear me out.