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