You cannot think your way to a new way of acting, you must act your way to a new way of thinking.

What can counseling do for me?

You don’t need to have a major disorder to benefit from counseling. You may simply want to grow. In either case, you can find skills and resources through counseling to help. I can offer a different way to look at things–a perspective you perhaps hadn’t considered.
Of course, I can’t fix everything. It’s about you using resources to change. Still unsure about what counseling could do for you? Look at these examples of common benefits:

– Grasping a deeper understanding of who you are
– Identifying your goals and dreams
– Obtaining the right skills for bettering your relationships
– Managing problem areas like anger, stress, depression
– Creating new patterns of behavior
– Changing your problem-solving perspective
– Boosting your self-esteem and confidence

If I feel as though I can handle my issues on my own, is counseling really necessary?

There isn’t a person alive who has no challenges. And, it’s always good to have additional support and understanding when you face obstacles. Counseling works best when you recognize you could use some help. Counseling can be the first step toward long-lasting benefits.

How should one consider medication versus counseling?

While medication helps with many disorders, it simply isn’t enough. Medication often treats the symptoms of a problem, without getting to the root of solving it. This is where counseling comes in. The decision to take psychotropic medications or not, is a highly personal one, and your personal wishes will be honored. If in the course of treatment, you decide you might benefit from medications, I will refer you out to an appropriate provider.

People are turning more and more to holistic and natural alternatives to treat mental, physical and spiritual issues. I support alternatives such as essential oils, chiropractic care, and exercise and nutrition options.

How does insurance factor into counseling?

Ohio insurance companies are required to provide mental health coverage. Ask your insurance company for out-of-network benefits and co-pay costs.

Do the topics in each counseling session remain private?

Your privacy is important. Nothing you share in your sessions will be told to anyone else, with the rare exceptions of suspected abuse of any kind (including child protection), or if I have any reason to believe you will hurt yourself or anyone else. I will offer you a consent to release information if you want me to share anything with your other healthcare providers, but this can only be done with your written consent. These situations are a matter of ethical procedures, and sometimes, even the law.