My Work
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I look forward to working with you in the future. Read on!
Who Am I?
That's a question I've been asking for most of my life. I've had a varied life with many careers, and I draw on every one in my work with my clients. For an explanation of the letters after my name, the degrees, and a brief review of my life, see the "About" page above. BUT, before you do that, read over the rest of this page. It will probably give you a better Idea of who I am as a person, not just the titles I hold. I'm passionate about the way I live my life and how I work with my clients. People have called me a scholar, a teacher, a mentor, a guru (UGH!), a goof, a nerd, and so many other things. If we work together, I'm sure you'll find a few of your own. Truth be told, I'm all that and so many other things. But guess what? So are you! I'd love to help you find out more of what excites you about life.
What I Do
Let me first tell you what I won't do: I won't tell you what to do, how to solve all your problems, or discuss whether coffee or tea will make you live longer. (Okay, that's an example of the goofy part.) No two clients are the same, and, frankly, no two sessions we might have together will be the same. Each time we meet, you'll be in a different space, have individual needs specific to where you are in life, and hopefully, we'll spend enough time together to see growth in whatever direction you decide to take.
How I Do It!
This is the part where my therapist would tell me to toot my own horn. (Of course, I see someone else for my mental health! Would you see a dentist who never got her teeth cleaned? Enough said.) I'm good at helping people feel safe and comfortable, allowing them to tell me their story. My family claims I can get all sorts of intimate information in ninety seconds or less while staying in line at a convenience store. Remember those many careers I've had? Those gave me the experience, licensing, and qualifications to do what I do. I can act as your:
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Counselor
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Therapist
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Mentor or
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Coach
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As your counselor, I can be there for you to tell me your darkest secrets and highest goals. As your therapist, I'll use various techniques to move you beyond the problem to the solution(s). As your mentor, I'll use my experience to help guide you on your path, find others to assist you, and make your way as easy as you are willing to do it. (Yeah, that's a bit of a bitch, but I'm sure you're aware of how easily we can stand in our way, right?) And, finally, as a coach, I can take your goals, make sure that you have someone to stand beside you, and hold you responsible for following through on what you want.
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You may see one or more ways above that appeal to you, but know this: We can manipulate any or all of them as we see fit. This is about helping you create a life worth living or expand the great one you already have in ways you may have never thought were possible.
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