Choosing
a therapist is an important decision. You should
feel confident and secure in your counselor's professionalism
and competence. I appreciate your consideration of
my services. The information below is designed to
help you understand my treatment philosophy so that you
can make an informed choice.
I
am a private practioner with Lakeshore Educational &
Counseling Services providing individual and couple therapy
for adolescents through adults. I address a range
of issues including:
-
Relationships
and marital counseling
-
Career
and/or life transitions
-
Depression
-
Anxiety
-
Grief
-
Eating
disorders
-
Self-injury
-
Relational
aggression and bullying
-
Assertiveness
and self-esteem
- Circle
of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. (social skill development for girls
ages 8-14)
Educational
Experience
My
educational experience includes a Bachelor of Arts Degree
in Communications and a Master of Arts Degree in Education.
I am also licensed by the State of Ohio
as a Professional Counselor. My professional memberships
include the American Counseling Association and the Ohio
Counseling Association.
In
conjunction with state licensing requirements, I receive
30 CEU hours of clinical education every two years, including
a mandatory ethics review course.
What
to Expect
The
first session will be an assessment of your need for counseling.
We will look at the presenting problem and explore
together the best way to move through the thoughts and feelings
you are experiencing. We will jointly determine the
direction and time frame for your counseling, as well as
goals and focus areas.
Each
case is considered on an individual basis. We may
decide that a few sessions are all that is needed, or we
may continue to meet weekly for several weeks or months.
Appointments
I
have found that meeting weekly is the best approach to counseling.
Meeting weekly gives us an opportunity to assess your
concerns and progress on a regular basis. As we continue
through the counseling process, appointments may be scheduled
less frequently. Counseling will be most effective
if we are both committed to your emotional, physical and spiritual
health.
For
appointments, scheduling, and insurance or payment information
call
Lakeshore
Educational & Counseling Services at (440)
963-0402 or
800-600-5327.
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