Philosophy

For over 45 years I have sat with individuals, couples, and families discussing problem solving and how to make life better. My belief that life can always get better motivates my effort to help people get to a better place. Getting to know and understanding your concerns allows me to connect, encourage and offer insights that helps make change possible.

The work of therapy is to restore life by gaining relief from symptoms and regain peace, serenity and a genuine since of well being which in turn offers meaningful and successful relationships. Therapy cannot make you more valuable but it can help you appreciate that you are already valuable. As children we believe what our parents and others tell us about ourselves and we interpret life by what happens to us. As adults we can enjoy life only if we are free to feel our own feelings and think our own thoughts. Combine this freedom with truth and you have a healthy and enjoyable life.

I have not perfected my own life nor can I help anyone else to do so, for life is a process, hopefully getting better till it ends. Moving life toward better is what therapy is all about. I love people and I’m always excited to learn more about them and share a portion of their life. I am happy for clients when they have achieved what they want from therapy but saddened to see them go.

I believe our Creator intended for life to be good and I base what I do on that truth.