Areas I specialize in

My Specialties

With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals navigate a range of challenges such as anxiety, perfectionism, grief, relationship strain, and feelings of being overwhelmed. Together, we can explore your unique journey, uncover patterns, and foster resilience, so you can reclaim joy and balance in your life.
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Anxiety

Anxiety keeps us safe. Anxiety keeps us comfortable. But when our minds and bodies over-rely on anxiety, then situations become overwhelming. Intrusive thoughts take over.

KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:
Anxiety, Stress, Social anxiety, Panic attacks, Stress and feeling overwhelmed, Work and career stress, Low self- esteem.

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Sadness/Depression

Depression can feel like a deeper sadness. It can be described as a longer-lasting feeling that affects your ability to function in the way you typically do. Negative, intrusive thoughts get in the way of joy.

KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:
Sadness/depression, Grief and loss, Low self esteem

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Relationship Counseling

Relationships can bring us overwhelming joy, love and happiness. But they can also bring us pain, open up old wounds and cause intense feelings of anger, frustration and resentment. The emotions we experience are complicated and confusing.
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Life Adjustments & Transitions

Life doesn’t always change gradually. Sometimes it shifts all at once—through a new job, a relationship change, becoming a parent, a move, a loss, or a decision that would be difficult to reverse.

KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:
Life adjustments/transitions, Feeling stuck.

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Health Issues

Many men come to therapy feeling unsure if their concerns “count” or if they should be able to handle things on their own. Many professionals are used to solving problems, pushing through stress, and holding themselves to high standards.

KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:
Men’s health, Chronic pain.

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How I Work With Clients

I employ a variety of evidence-based methods and techniques tailored to your unique needs. Each approach, whether mindfulness-based stress reduction or cognitive behavioral therapy, is designed to help you develop greater self-awareness and cope with life's challenges.
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What My Clients Say

“The logical discussions, the insight into why I do things the way I do them, and the homework all helped me focus on what was going on in my life at the time.”
“My therapist provided tremendous guidance to us as we navigated some very difficult events and situations that were thrown at us during our first years of marriage. No matter how we came into it, we always left feeling as if both of us were adequately heard, yet came away with a better understanding of each other’s feelings.”

-MK & EK

“I had never been to therapy before and did not know what to expect. Although it was much more difficult then I anticipated, it was very helpful. My therapist did a great job of making me feel comfortable, trusted, and heard.”
I like how collaborative the process has been, and that Justin took the time to pair me with the right counselor with a compatible therapy technique that would help me achieve my goals. Deborah has been great, and I already feel like I’m making meaningful progress and adjustments after just a few sessions.

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I am therapist with over 20 years experience in private practice and have worked with thousands of individuals, couples and families.

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