Trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I learned strategic and brief counseling techniques for couples. There are some basic solutions to most problems.
Respect
Willingness To Listen
Communicate Effectively
Creative Problem Solving
Stop Blaming
Be responsible for your own behavior
Be accountable to change
Be Kind
Take time for yourself and each other
• I will identify your dynamics with each other
• You're responsible for changing your individual pattern
• You will learn and practice effective communication
• You will identify the major issues
• I will teach you creative problem solving skills
• Learn and practice conflict resolution
• Cope with anger
• Increase a sense of connection and intimacy
• Risk sharing and being vulnerable with each other
• Renew commitment to each other regularly
Problem behaviors are those that aren't considered typically acceptable. Nearly everyone can have a moment of disruptive behavior or an error in judgment. However, problem behavior is a consistent pattern. ... Children with problem behaviors often require counseling intervention to improve their symptoms and behaviors.
Learn how to manage disrespectful or disruptive behavior
Recognize your parenting styles and how to be more effective as a parent
Learn and practice effective communication
Learn the difference between punishment and consequences
Teach your children to show more caring behavior to the family, including toward siblings
Help your children to be empowered not entitled
Set and maintain appropriate boundaries
Commitment and follow through
For Better Cooperation Make Your Expectations Clear
There Are Better Ways To Express Anger and Resolve Conflict
We All Need Help At Some Point In Our Lives
Partnering In Loving and Healthy Ways
A typical session is 60 minutes. An initial evaluation takes 90 minutes and has a different one time fee.
I do require 24 hours notice of cancellation. Psychotherapists in private practice make our living only if you show up for your sessions. We don't have paid vacations, sick time, or medical benefits paid by an organization. So, I greatly appreciate your commitment and understanding.
Please call to cancel, otherwise, I reserve the right to charge you for the session.
