Therapists see clients for a wide variety of reasons. Many therapists have an area of expertise or preference. In my experience, I see clients who are dealing with many life stressors: medical issues, relationship concerns, personal growth, life transitions, loss, and people who want to be authentic in their life. All human beings suffer. This is a part of experiencing a full life as a human being. However, when these issues impact daily living, it may benefit you to work through them with a therapist. You may find that you are distracted more, your sleep is off, you feel sad more often, you have a difficult time relaxing, you have a sense that life could be happier. You may be using unhealthy coping skills such as overusing alcohol or drugs or overusing humor to deflect your true emotions. You may be over-involved in other people's problems. You may find yourself working, exercising, or eating in excess. Contrary to that, you may be calling in to work more, stopping your exercise routine, or finding you have no appetite. You may receive feedback from others that you're not yourself or may notice that your relationships are more strained. You may feel you want more out of the life you are living. It is also okay to not know why you are feeling how you are feeling, but you may just know that it does not feel right for you. Therapy can help.

The terms counseling and therapy are used interchangeably. Blended together they give an accurate picture of how I would describe the process: having a skilled guide to counsel you through the therapeutic (healing) process.

​Each person coming to Life's Journey Counseling, LLC presents with unique strengths, needs and style of learning. Your treatment will be tailored to your specific needs. After meeting with you, we will discuss options and together build a treatment plan to identify your needs and recommended treatments. Therapy is meant to be interactive. Your role is essential. I believe my role is the expert in psychology, your role is the expert in what you know of yourself and together we work to deepen that knowledge in order to help you build your most authentic life.

The simple answer is "yes". However, a lot of that "yes" depends on you and me. I have been working with people online for over 20 years whether teaching, training, coaching or counseling. After the Covid-19 pandemic I made the choice to continue my practice 100% telehealth. What I have learned is that just like in-person sessions, telehealth is very effective when we both make the commitment to our sessions. Willingness to do the work and being truly present for the time we are together are the requirements necessary to make our sessions effective. I have learned that our connection via the computer can be as strong as in-person. I have learned that I welcome being as present to you as I am when in-person. I have learned that being in your own natural environment allows for our connection to be multifaceted and at times, it allows for additional cathartic vulnerability. I am grateful for the technology that allows this format of psychotherapy.