Have you ever noticed yourself feeling trapped in a situation, looking for something to help you escape and distract yourself? Or found yourself wanting to change a behavior or routine because that pattern no longer works for you? Maybe a little of both?

We often find ourselves feeling stuck in life, wishing that we could change something about ourselves, our situation, or our environment. We look for solutions and sometimes find that we don’t have everything we need to make the change, that it’s not the right time, or that we don’t have as much control over the situation as we would like. Counseling can help us learn more about ourselves and our needs, discover alternative ways to get our needs met, and provide skills building activities to address concerns related to addiction and mental health. It is expected, and yet distressing to experience mental heath and addiction related concerns when we feel a dissonance between our thoughts, feelings, and actions.

My goal is for you to discover ways to embrace your own strengths and wisdom so that you can more effectively work toward sustaining a fulfilling life. Techniques used in our sessions will include: dialogue, mindfulness, visualization, skills building, experiential activities, evidence-based interventions, and workbook tasks. I will often encourage you to complete independent tasks between sessions so that we can more effectively support you in working toward your goals. Counseling can be a rewarding, life-changing process, that opens up these stuck places in our lives, so that we can notice and create more opportunities for sustainable change.

Engaging in the counseling process takes focus, dedication, and a willingness to be present during periods of both stress and rest. I know that this can be a vulnerable process, and I thank you for making the decision to seek out care and address concerns related to your overall wellness. I assure you that I will always interact in a professional manner consistent with accepted ethical standards. I welcome all questions that you may have about your care here at Snapdragon Counseling Services, and I would love to hear feedback from you throughout the course of your treatment.

I look forward to meeting you soon!