Michael’s Philosophy

Counseling is a tool one uses to identify personal shortcomings as well as gaining insight into one’s self-exploration. My approach to counseling begins with establishing a working collaboration with the client. As a therapist, I believe it is my responsibility to demonstrate to each client that they are in a safe, trusting environment, and to help them understand why they are having difficulties. Counseling encompasses adhering to ethics established in the profession and not interjecting my personal beliefs and values into the therapeutic process. Most importantly, letting clients know and feel they are the most important aspect of any process is a must. My goal is to empower clients, providing them with confidence that they can overcome any challenge in the future.

Michael’s Specialties

• Individual, Couples, and Family
• Spiritual Growth
• Grief/PTSD
• Coping with Stress
• Anger Management/Anxiety
• Self-Esteem Building
• Abuse/Neglect
• Family Conflict Resolution
• Abandonment Challenges
• Parenting Skill Building
• Divorce Transition/Recovery
• Relationship Issues
• Pre-Marital/Marital Mentoring
• Development of Healthy Coping Skills

Richard’s Counseling Philosophy

We are all going through or have gone through some rough times throughout our lives. For me, life is a journey and counseling is here to help understand our journey as well as learn how to cope with daily struggles in a cathartic manner. I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help, as I battled with my own pride for many years. After taking the courageous leap, I have found enlightenment. I enjoy being able to join a person’s journey and helping them find the means to provide themselves with that same salvation. I believe in equality for all. That means that I will meet you where you are in your journey and help you discover what you need to continue your adventure. Allow me to be your guide through the chaos to promote clarity, enhance awareness, and discover potential. I look forward to embarking on this journey together.”

Richard’s Specialties

• Individuals, Couples, Adolescents and Families
• Autism, ADD, ADHD
• Grief, Loss, Neglect, Abandonment
• Psychodrama Education/Processing
• Stress, PTSD, Anger Management
• Addiction Counseling
• Anxiety/Depression
• Relationship/Career Transitioning
• Healthy Coping Skills
• Sleeping Troubles

Lacie’s Counseling Philosophy

My brand of counseling is client-centered talk therapy, pure and simple. Dialogue between two human beings.

Personally, I believe that prior to the art and outcome of counseling are the personal characteristics of the counselor and the quality of the counselor-client relationship. Characteristics I embody as a counselor are respect, genuineness, acceptance, and unconditional positive regard.

I work hard at creating and nurturing strong working relationships and alliances with clients and in helping my clients feel both heard and understood through active listening, reflection, and accurate empathic understanding. I firmly believe that my clients are in possession of the answers they seek and that it is my job to assist them in identifying, developing, and assembling the resources within to meet and resolve their challenges utilizing, above all, genuine respect and care.

Lacie’s Specialties

• Individuals and Families
• Grief and PTSD
• Anger and Anxiety Management
• Abuse and Neglect
• Abandonment Challenges
• Separation and Divorce Transition and Recovery
• Developing Healthy Coping Skills
• Spiritual Growth
• Chemical Dependency
• Self-Esteem Building
• Conflict Resolution
• Women’s Health
• Counseling Adults with Differing Abilities

Ruth’s Counseling Philosophy

In my counseling practice, I focus on helping clients navigate through life’s current and past experiences. Each session aims to empower clients with coping skills that they can apply in any challenging situation. Every individual deserves a counselor who actively listens, empathizes, and is genuine. My calling is to provide a safe space where individuals can be themselves, feel heard, and understood. I believe that every counseling session should be a place where clients are treated with compassion, respect, and kindness. 

Ruth’s Specialties

• Individuals & Couples                              
• Depression/Anxiety                                                                                                              
• Relationship Issues                                                         
• Divorce Transition
• Coping with Stress
• Personality Disorders                                                           
• LGBTQ+
• Postpartum Depression/Pregnancy                                                    
• Addiction Counseling
• Grief, Loss, abandonment                    
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy 
• Development of Healthy Coping Skills
• PTSD

Zacch’s Counseling Philosophy

Counseling is a journey towards equipping us with the tools to live better lives. I believe in a client- centered approach with an emphasis on empowering people to make the needed changes in their lives. My process is threefold:

1) Learning how to identity our emotions and effectively express what we need,

2) Shifting from engaging in maladaptive behaviors to responding adaptively, and

3) Implementing positive steps to increase fulfillment in life. My passion is to inspire others to be the best version of themselves by instilling the ability to form more meaningful relationships with ourselves and others. I believe clients possess the knowledge to answer life’s most difficult questions and simply need guidance to unlock it. Working collaboratively, we can make it happen. Let’s put in the work! 

Zacch’s Specialties

• Individuals, Couples, Adolescents & Families
  • Ethnic and Culturally Diverse Communities
  • Christian Faith-Based Counseling
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Abuse/Neglect/Abandonment Challenges
  • Grief & PTSD
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Anger Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Developing Healthy Coping Skills
  • Identity & Purpose Struggles
  • Boundary Building
  • Strengthening Confidence & Self-Esteem

Shannon’s Counseling Philosophy

My creative, client-centered approach to counseling starts with building a respectful and trusting rapport. I provide a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment in which one can feel safe and free to share. Though training and education are necessary, I have seen the value in what my firsthand experiences and hardships bring to the therapeutic process as well. I believe clients are the “experts” of their lives, while the therapist is the professional, serving to help them find answers, solutions, and healing. Sometimes, it involves change, and other times, simply acceptance. Through genuine interest and an open mind, I will strive to help you accomplish your goals, overcome challenges, and achieve better relationships with others and, most importantly, with yourself. So, let’s get started!

Shannon’s Specialties

• Domestic & Teen Dating Violence (DV)
• Addiction & Recovery
• Parenting Skill-Building
• Career Counseling, Coaching & Consultation

Thomas’ Counseling Philosophy

My approach to therapy is to learn about who you are. What are your strengths? What do you want to improve? What do you value most? I value helping others finding their own clarity and insight that can be applied practically. I seek to work veterans and those with trauma and related challenges. I have also worked with adolescents, teens, individual adults, couples, premarital couples, families, disabled persons, individuals in crisis, and aging adults. I have never been able to judge what is right for another person because it would not be respectful of another’s right to choose. Only you should determine who you want to be. Instability in our lives can keep us from being the best version of ourselves or performing to our potential. I will provide you with a safe, judgment free environment to build toward the results you want. Please don’t suffer in silence! I can provide services in Spanish and am familiar with various dialects spoken in the Americas.

Thomas’ Specialties

• anxiety

• depression

• mood swings

• posttraumatic stress

•  mild brain injuries

• sleep disturbances

• vocational

• chronic illness/pain

• grief and loss

• anger management

• substance use

• suicidality

• military culture/deployments/separation