I work with individuals and couples ages 15 and up to work towards knowing freedom from all forms of suffering often due to past trauma; neglect; separation/divorce; grief; health issues; chronic pain; depression; anxiety. I use a variety of approaches including mindfulness meditation; yoga; psychotherapy; Eye Movement Desensitization and Re-processing; Emotional Freedom Technique. Clients say that I have a soothing voice and a comfortable peaceful office. They say that I am a good listener; compassionate; attuned; gentle yet direct and at times challenging. I teach an 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program based on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn and Zindel Segal that includes a full one-day silent meditation retreat. The program is based on In the beginning stages of counselling my goal is to help people create stability, which can be achieved by developing or enhancing existing coping skills and finding balance through an expanded support system eating mindfully; and learning to incorporate quiet time for meditation and self-care. Once life has become more stable - some people may choose to leave therapy while others may enter the second phase which involves change from the inside out. This stage may include processing past traumatic events, painful experiences, the development of negative self-esteem while learning to recognize unskilful habits and thought patterns that negatively impact self-esteem and confidence. This stage may include EMDR, EFT, a deeper mindfulness meditation practice; and/or restorative yoga. Changing from the inside out can result in freedom from the past; an ability to live in the present; and the skills to manage the inevitable storms of life that will present themselves in the future. In the final phase of therapy everything gets tied together and often leads people to other practices that will be maintained throughout life (ie meditation; faith; exercise; yoga....). Although clients are already well on their way to freedom, the third phase is a time in therapy when people can really begin to experience more fullfilling relationships with themselves and with others.

I started RCC in May of 1993 in order to serve the needs of Troy and the surrounding community. We at RCC believe in ministering to the whole person, mind, body and soul/heart. Some of the specializations we service include Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Addictions (substance and behavioral) including Sexual Addictions. Also, we help with marriages and other relationships, serving persons of all ages. For those who want a Spiritual take on their circumstances, we offer Christian and Spiritual Counseling. Yes we help people find their way through depression, OCD, eating disorders and the various mental health problems we all face. I also specialize in Dissociative Disorders The reason you want to do your work with us, is because of the compassionate, caring and guiding approach we have that gets people unstuck and moving forward! Also, those suffering with Trauma will experience a gentle, safe, relaxing path to healing.

Is anxiety robbing your peace? Tired of the revolving argument with your spouse? Need some help with depression? Has the death of a loved one or a divorce taken the wind out of your sails? While listening to your concerns, I partner with you to develop strategies for greater peace, hope and freedom in your life. For Couples: + Teaching couples to manage conflict in ways that builds up the relationship rather than tearing it down. + Healing after infidelity. + Learn to fight fair + Avoid the proven destructive forces in relationships + Having a better kind of conversation about unresolved issues For Individuals: + Processing loss + Identifying cumulative grief (most adults have multiple other losses before a major loss) + Identifying the roots of depression, anxiety and stress The Grief Recovery Method Internal Family Systems Transformation Prayer Ministry

MASTERPEACE has eight therapists that serves southeastern Michigan and northern Ohio with professional Christian services directed at the emotional, psychological and enrichment needs of the community. Our experienced staff specialize in areas such as short-term solution-focused individual and group therapy; psychological, personality and vocational testing; therapeutic groups, and speakers for community educational needs. Our services are provided to people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds, available for day, evening and weekend appointments. MASTERPEACE Center for Counseling and Development was formed in 1992 when Christian counselors from different religious backgrounds and treatment specialties recognized the need for quality counseling and testing services. MASTERPEACE received national accreditation by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children to insure the highest quality services and standard of care. In order to maintain an understanding with the needs of the community, we meet semiannually with our Advisory Board that consists of community business and professional leaders. The organization and staff members keep up to date with the latest local, state, and national innovations in mental health care through our involvement with the local and state Chamber of Commerce. In order to bring you the best possible care, MASTERPEACE is affiliated with most insurance, Medicare and Medicaid. We regularly receive referrals from our work with physicians, attorneys, community agencies, schools, churches, Focus on the Family, New Life Clinics and the general public. In your search to make healthy changes for yourself or others you know, let MASTERPEACE help you find the answers. We specialize in counseling families, couples, adults and groups in the areas of: Depression/Anxiety/Stress Anger Management Women's Issues Men's Issues Co-dependency Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Dating and Pre-marital counseling Marital Issues Parent/Child Difficulties Adolescent Guidance and Counseling Sexual Abuse Eating Disorders Adjustment to Loss/Grief Issues Medical Illness and Aging Substance Abuse Adult Children of Alcoholics Employee Assistance Programming Divorce Issues Self Esteem Issues Relationship Issues Panic Disorder Testing in these areas: