Philosophy of Treatment

I believe that counseling and also life coaching can help anyone and everyone has the ability to benefit from treatment.  As in life, I think the more work we put into something the more we are able to benefit and grow from our experience.  

Throughout the treatment process, I am able to help clients: 

• work through feelings of depression and anxiety to feel happiness, relief and peace
  
• feel comfortable in decision making while moving through difficult life changes
• resolve conflict in relationships and develop effective ways to communicate with their children/spouses/parents
• feel closer connected to loved ones and able to express those thoughts and feelings 
• develop coping skills to better deal with multiple life stressors such as work, financial, children or romantic relationships
• process feelings and worries around issues such as: sexuality, religion or medical problems
• develop healthy relationships and friendships, increasing a support system
• feel successful as parents
• improve family relationships
• decrease fears, increasing confidence and self-esteem

A key to effective counseling or life coaching is for the client to feel empowered, or to have power, in the decision making of the treatment process.  For example, what are your goals in treatment and which goals would you like to work on first?  Ultimately, the client has the answers and always the power over which choices to make.  

As a therapist, I can: 

• provide a safe environment that is free from judgement
• listen to clients with compassion and understanding
• be an objective person 
• suggest different strategies or coping skills that may be effective for your personal situation
• help you assess the skills, find if they were effective, and work with you to refine them or try a different approach
• I would like to help you feel better and help you reach your goals.  
  

Call today to schedule an appointment 617-872-4591.