No one is spared the trauma of life itself. But, life can also be full of unspeakable beauty, joy, and genuine love. While life can be unforgiving, there are ways of being that can deal much more effectively with what surrounds us. By reorienting ourselves and processing that which haunts us, true change can take place and we can begin to see and enjoy beauty in the midst of suffering, grow in gratitude for life itself despite its harshness, and live virtuously even during trials. These fruits are not born out of naivety but are born out of genuine wrestling with our existence. What I offer as a counselor is to come alongside you as you face what has harmed your soul. Together we will understand more deeply what is going on that makes your life harder than it must be, and we will face together what is revealed in this process. I am an active therapist. I will not only be listening. In order to better understand your experience I will ask you precise questions and offer what I have learned from my own education and life experience that may be of assistance to yours. This will be a relational journey through which we will find a better way for you to cope with and navigate life.
Qualifications: | George Fox University |
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Academic Suffixes: | MA, LPC |
Expertise: | Addiction, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Borderline Personality, Child or Adolescent, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Internet Addiction, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Spirituality, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma and PTSD, Video Game Addiction |