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Individual Therapy

Therapy Options for Individuals

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I provide counseling services for adults and offer individual therapy, couples counseling, family counseling, and consulting. I recognize and respect both the developmental differences and needs of people of different ages and the fact that people are most comfortable with an approach to therapy that fits with them. What follows is a brief explanation of some of the ways I tailor my services to you.

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Therapy with Adults

 

There are times when we need extra support to cope with grief, stress, worry, family conflict or unhappiness associated with challenging life circumstances. Others may need help in overcoming habits and life patterns that impede their ability to maintain healthy relationships and achieve their goals. Some may be dealing with a mental illness that can make normal functioning difficult at times. Reaching out for professional help a sign of strength and courage. Tidelands Counseling is proud to offer high quality, client-centered therapy to adults.

 

I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to assist clients in achieving healing and recovery. I have extensive experience in clinical mental health settings, and, with your approval, participate in an active collaboration with you and your other health and mental health providers (primary care physicians, psychiatrists, nutritionists) to provide you with continuity in your care.  My theoretical orientations include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-based Therapy. I provide therapy in a comfortable and collaborative manner and ask for your input into the treatment process so that therapy at Tidelands Counseling works for you.

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