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Have you had a series of relationships that have not worked out? It could be that you have a pattern of picking "losers". But, even figuring that is true may not help you choose differently the next time. When you have a pattern the only common denominator is you. Does that mean you are doing something wrong? Definitely not. It is not a question of doing things right or wrong. It is rather a matter of what works and what doesn't work in relationships.
One thing I have learned in over 30 years of counseling with individuals and with couples is that relationships don't come with an owner's manual. What I have found is that in any relationship there is a dance that we get into together. We are each not entirely aware of what our part of the dance is, but, we are very aware of what our partner does that we don't like. Armed with that, all too many couples get into repeated arguments that go round and round and don't do anything but repeat over and over again. Odds are, for better or worse, the dance we each do is repeated in each of our love relationships.
This is where psychotherapy comes in. Working as a team in psychotherapy, I can help you discover what you might be doing that is getting in your way of having the relationship you want and deserve. Once you know what some of these things are, we can explore different ways of doing things. I want to provide you a safe, comfortable, and non-judgemental place to talk about your experiences and feelings. It is my job to see what life looks like to you and help you develop the strategies that will lead you to your heart's desire.
My passion is helping people with relationships that haven't been working. Like many people,I know first hand how hard relationships can be. I also know that if you learn as much as you can about yourself, you can figure out what isn't working. I love helping people to figure this out. I am very gratified when people can make the love connections that they want and need. I know how important it is to be your own person, but, to also have that love relationship that makes most of us human beings thrive.
If you are having trouble achieving the relationship of your dreams, I would like to help. Call me and let's get started. I'm looking forward to hearing from you. |
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 Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD)
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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| MO #800 |
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Masters in Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis, Brown School of Social Work, 1979.
Bachelors of Arts and Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, 1972.
Graduate of Women in Leadership Training Program, CORO Foundation, 1984.
Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work, 1992 through present. |
| Bio: |
As a kid, my dad worked long hours and would come home late. I would join him as he ate his dinner. He would tell me stories about the people he had met in his day. As a sales person making stops at people's homes, he learned a lot about the personal lives of his customers. My dad would wonder what made people act the way they did? He would speculate with me about what motivated people's behavior. This, I think, was the beginning of my journey as a psychotherapist.
That is the core of being a therapist. In talking together, my client and I can work as a team, like my father and I did, to put together the pieces of a puzzle. With information about you we can take a look at what works for you and what doesn't.
I pride myself on not telling people what to do, but, rather I help people to figure out what will work best for them. As a therapist one of my best tools is the perspective that it is sometimes hard to have on oneself. If therapy works well, you will learn to have that kind of perspective for yourself so that you can keep making choices for yourself that will work long after you end your therapy. Psychotherapy like this is an investment that pays dividends for a lifetime.
I am doing the kind of work that I have always wanted to do. I love doing this work. I am honored to have people share their lives with me and allow me to share a part of their journey. If I can help you, it would be my honor to do so. Call me for a free 20-minute phone consultation. We can talk and you can see if you feel that you and I are a good fit. The best predictor of a good therapy is what we call the "goodness of the fit" between therapist and client. I am looking forward to hearing for you if you like what you have read here. Pick up the phone and call right now. |
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Anger Management
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Anxiety and Panic
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Couples
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Depression
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Divorce
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Loneliness
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Relationship Issues
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