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My Services

01.

Love yourself first, because that's who you'll be spending the rest of your life with.

The key to happiness and success is to love and respect yourself first and all of life's challenges become manageable.  I find that most of my clients struggle with the concept of being good to the self and being able to be confident in who they are.  Oftentimes, they listen to the voice in their head that is is telling them that they aren't good enough, they make too many many mistakes, they should blame themselves for everything that goes wrong, and that they should feel ashamed of themselves.  This voice is not coming from the self, instead it is coming from all the experiences from their past, all the statements and judgements of others, societal expectations and/or unresolved loss, pain or trauma.  I will help you be able to focus on being your authentic self by giving you tools to live in the present and by exploring ideas, beliefs and other roadblocks that are keeping you stuck.  

02.

The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. --Eden Ahbez

It is impossible for any relationship to stay the same, either it will become better or it will become more bitter.  Most couples report that they fight about silly things and  many times they can't even remember what they are fighting about.  Most issues that couples have don't have anything to do with the challenges that they face in everyday life, instead, it is how they approach the problems together.  The first question that I ask of partners is, "what does your partner do to trigger you?"  Most often, the trigger is because of a deeper unresolved issue or misunderstanding and the cycle of bitterness continues.  How partners communicate with each other is the key indication of the success or growth of the relationship.  I show couples how to communicate effectively by actively teaching healthy skills of listening and responding.  In most cases, each partner has become used to defending the self, instead of really listening to what the other has to say.  They are not hearing their partner, but instead getting prepared to let their partner know why he or she is wrong and they are right.  Being able to really understand and get the other person's perspective is the key to growth.  Self-responsibility is imperative, that is being able to look at the self and understand how he or she is contributing to the problem.   Couple's therapy can only be successful when each partner is committed to the process,  their minds and their hearts are willing to be open and they approach each session with honesty and humility. 

03.

The best way to predict the future is to create it.  --Abraham Lincoln

Attending coaching sessions is another alternative for personal growth and uncovering your potential.  As a life coach, I will support you by helping you  organize and prioritize your goals.  Common areas for life coaching include career development, life organization, decluttering in the areas of relationships and material possessions,  financial freedom goals, recreational goals, healthy living and uncovering the creative self.  Oftentimes my clients have many wonderful ideas and opportunities to bring more joy to their lives, but many of their goals are never realized because they are overwhelmed and are unable to be focused and productive.  I approach coaching sessions by offering understanding and empathy and will encourage you to move towards things, ideas, people, work and activities that bring you the most happiness.  

 

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I also offer the convenience and flexibility of phone or virtual counseling for those who need support wherever they are.    This option is perfect for those who would prefer talking in the comfort of their own environment or who find it challenging to travel to an office or who need to continue to be safe during these difficult times. 

05.

Pre-Marital Counseling

Marriage is not 50-50; divorce is 50-50.  Marriage has to be 100-100.  

It isn't dividing everything in half, but giving everything you've got. --Dave Willis

For any couple who is going to take the leap into marital bliss, I highly recommend attending pre-marital counseling.  The first year of marriage is oftentimes challenging because each partner has certain expectations regarding what the relationship should look like.  Partners who participate in a honest conversation with a third party prior to going to the altar, will have a more joyful transition in the creation of a new family. The areas that I cover during pre-marital counseling include financial expectations, family planning, role definitions, sexual expectations, in-laws, spiritual beliefs, child rearing, relationships with friends, individual time and personal hobbies, and conflict resolution.  I will offer ideas and suggestions for living happy and free within the relationship while exploring deeper issues that may surface during our time together.  Pre-marital counseling is an investment in the relationship and will offer a greater outcome of personal happiness and marital satisfaction.

Most couples require 4 to 6 sessions of pre-martial counseling depending on the depth of the issues or differences that are presented.

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