WHY WORK WITH ME
I’ve been helping couples for more than 3 decades because I love the work and my experience helps me to do it very well.
Begin healing your relationship now and begin to: I use a compassionate, solutions-focused approach that utilizes the latest research on healthy relationships. During our visits I will actively promote attitudes and behaviors that support healthy relationships. You will have a plan to begin to change your relationship from the very first visit. While past difficulties cause emotional pain that needs to heard and respected – we will not dwell on the past. Our focus will be on moving forward to create a more accepting, safer, gentler and more loving relationship. I am throughly trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. The Gottman approach is based on the 40 years of research performed by Dr. John Gottman. Thus, my approach is driven by comprehensive research on what makes for happy and successful marriages versus what patterns cause relationships to break-up. Training in the Gottman method consists of three levels of in-depth training and I have completed all three levels. For those couples that would prefer it – I am certainly comfortable incorporating Christian values and teachings into our work together. Couples that are not spiritual will certainly also feel comfortable with my research-driven approach. I have more than three decades of experience helping both straight and gay couples. Call today at 512-306-0663 to schedule a 15 minute initial consultation to learn more about how I can help you. Couples will learn how to manage the painful emotions that run so deep as a result of infidelity. They will learn how to have conversations that lead to recovery and not ones that just re-open hurt without getting to resolution. They will learn how to identify and repair the vulnerabilities that may have contributed to the affair crisis. They will learn how to talk openly and honesty but without blame. They will learn how to rebuild friendship and with time, trust within the relationship. When an affair is discovered and trust is shattered both partners are filled with doubts and questions. When a relationship is in a fragile state its partners need the help of an expert. I specialize in helping couples to heal and I’ve successfully assisted many couples to a complete recovery. Call me today at 512-306-0663 for a free 15 minute consultation to find out more about how I can help you. Too often, my clients tell me their previous therapist was a nice person who listened well but they are seeking more than just someone who listens. I use a solution-focused approach that is practical and is based on the latest research on how people change. By the end of our very first session you will have small but concrete steps to take to begin to feel better. With 38 years of experience – I know how to be effective in treating a variety of problem areas. To name just a few – effective help is available for: When you call for an appointment, I will be happy to answer any questions that you may have about psychotherapy, about how I work and whatever you may need to know about my background and experience. As a Christian, I am willing to incorporate Christian values into our work if requested; if you would prefer to not have a spiritual aspect to our work – your preference will certainly be respected. An addiction is a relationship with a mood-alterating behavior in which the addicted person often uses more than they would like to use – and the addicted person continues to use despite experiencing negative consequences. Most people are aware of addictive substances (alcohol and drugs) but behaviors can become addictive as well. Examples of behaviors that can be addictive are sex, gambling, video-gaming, work, spending, and love. These potentially addictive behaviors and substances feel good because they can stimulate the pleasure centers of the brain. In addiction, the “pull” of the desire to make the brain feel good escalates even when negative consequences occur. The behavior becomes chronic, obsessive and escalating but the addictive person uses denial to minimize what is occurring. During the development of a sexual addiction thoughts about sex become compulsive, and sexual acting-out escalates. Sexual acting-out behaviors that can become excessive include: pornography use, cybersex, anonymous sex, relentless pestering partners for sex, liaisons with strippers, escorts, etc. A person developing a sexual addiction vacillates between feelings of shame and guilt in one moment followed by denial and rationalization. If you found your way to this webpage – I can help you to move beyond your good intentions to help you to develop an effective treatment plan that includes all of the components that make successful recovery more likely. The necessary tasks of the early, middle and late stages of recovery will be explored. Very early in treatment we will develop a comprehensive relapse prevention plan. My treatment methods are based on the current research on effective treatment outcomes. Call me today at 512-306-0663 to schedule a free 15 minute consultation to learn more about how I can help you.
There is HOPE that your relationship can change to be what you want it to be. Together we can inspire that hope and develop an effective plan to help your relationship to heal, grow and develop into a BETTER relationship than ever.
If you have experienced the crisis of an affair in your relationship – then you need an experienced therapist to help you to recover and rebuild.
When I work with couples in pain because of an affair I help them to see that there are constructive steps to take on the road to healing.
Want to change the troublesome patterns in your life so that you are happier, more successful, and are confident in your relationships? I can help you to achieve all of those goals and more!
My approach to treatment is warm, easy-going, practical but most importantly – effective.
If you are looking for more freedom, peace, and healing in your life and you are seeking to escape negative behaviors that are damaging your life – I can help you to heal yourself and your relationships with those that you love.