Private Counseling is a private mentoring relationship whereby I meet you where you are at to assist you in your goals through education, nurturing, and emotional support.
Being a woman of faith, I use methods of counseling to fit your spiritual perspective. Indeed my plan of action is determined by your goals and expectations for our sessions.
Private Counseling Expectations
The success of private counseling depends greatly on your own efforts and desire, because of this, I cannot guarantee success of your treatment. However, you can expect that I will always be prepared for your session with the main purpose of addressing your needs and the goals you set. Feel free to ask me any questions or to express concerns you may have during the consultation process.
After an intake session, we can meet weekly or biweekly to monitor and adjust to any changes in your action plan. I am here to assist you in learning new coping techniques and skills. With this intention I journey beside you through your therapy process.
Short term goals take about 4- 6 sessions. Long term challenges will take months. Starting with weekly sessions can be adjusted to biweekly and monthly session as you move into a maintenance phase.
- I do not accept insurance.
- I do not work with court cases or disability determinations.
- I do not diagnose mental health or medical conditions.
Private Counseling Research and Theory
Below are some theories and research that have impacted my life and will benefit your life.
The Trauma Model Theory
Dr. Colin A. Ross focuses on the resolving the core emotions that were the result of the trauma events. In like manner the intensity or expression of symptoms that may denote a mental illness, going back to the root emotions of trauma to strengthen the ability to handle the stresses experienced today.
The Bowen Family Systems Theory
The Bowen Family Systems Theory explains many of the dynamics of family and community relationships. Certain roles are played to within a familial circle that are learned to survive and thrive growing up. However these behaviors do not always make for the best relational skills in healthy interaction at work or in new relationships. Recognizing the patterns of behavior can assist in changing personal thoughts and actions to result in a better outcome.
Brain Research
Dr. Jim Wilder’s brain research explains “the how and the whys” to aid in growing healthy relationships. He discusses the brain mechanisms that dominate during stressful events and why the stress reaction do not return to “normal” after repeated traumas.
Relational Research
The late Dr. Karen Purvis‘ relational research with children from “hard places” at TCU’s Institute of Child Development opened the way for better understanding of brain and nervous system development. Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) creates strategies to help parents make healthy connections with their children. With this purpose in mind when these principles are applied to relationships, they help recognize your connection needs.
HeartSync
HeartSync Ministry is a faith based ministry to heal the “brokenhearted” founded by Father Andrew Miller, LCSW. With attention to principles of HeartSync, they use scripture to connect with the source of pain and brain research to bring healing with Jesus.
Homeopathic Theory
Homeopathy is a type of medicine made with natural substances such as plants and minerals. The use of homeopathic remedies have developed over the last 200 years and is evolving. But the theories remain solid when it comes to healing. Homeopathy respects symptoms whether physical, emotional or mental. Acute issues heal quickly of not suppressed. Chronic issues use the body’s wisdom as to the best path for healing. Expression of symptoms until resolution means several layers of symptoms unfold during the process. The significance for you is I will treat your “symptoms” with respect and gentleness and use a holistic perspective to support you.
I do not diagnose mental or physical diseases. Instead I look at symptoms and the whole of your person. Whenever you are interested in information regarding homeopathy, I have resources to share with you. I have been a student of homeopathy for 25 years. I raised my children with homeopathy. A recent release of Banerji Protocols, homeopathy has become easier to use. Resources from homeopath Joette Calabrese, HMC, CCH with Practical Homeopathy are also accessible for every individual and family.
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