If you could pick one movie or book that influenced your approach to therapy, what would it be and why?
Good Will Hunting. I think Robin Williams character was spot on and responded to Will with compassion and empathy but wasn't afraid to help explore deeper more meaningful issues that were driving forces.
In what ways do your life philosophy and treatment philosophy overlap?
I try to approach life in a similar way that I approach treatment. I first try to balance myself, using more of a cognitive behavioral approach, so I can understand the problem, own it and then look for alternatives to find balance. I then believe in not running from my pain. I view my emotions as my souls fingerprint, and try to better understand myself by examining the emotions I feel. Also, I try to remain hopeful. that life will get better by owning the way I exist.
In what ways have your personal experiences influenced your work with your clients?
I have a large history of experiences in my own life that allow me to be able to relate to those coming to see me in a very human way. I like to collaborate with my clients and work as a team to help a person find peace and balance within themselves in the face of their pain an suffering.
Specialties
Depression
Mood disorders
Panic attacks & panic disorder
Sex Addiction
Marriage issues
General Expertise
Anxiety
Loss/Grief
Borderline Personality Disorder
Social Anxiety
Abuse/Survivors of abuse
Anger management
Attachment issues
Codependency
Fees
$125
First Session
$110
Family Therapy
$110
Couples Therapy
$110
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Family Session
Couples Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Strength Based Therapy
Existential Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Reality Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Training / Certifications
Behavioral Health Specialist-, CBT, Mindfulness, Existential philosophy
Licensure
NC, LCMHC, 4811
Education
Masters Degree in Counseling
Work History
I have over 25 years of clinical experience. i began my career in the US Army from 1994-2000 serving as a medic and also as therapist. i was deployed in support of the Bosnian peacekeeping mission from 1995-1996. After honorably separating from the Army, I worked in multiple Emergency room settings providing crisis intervention and level of care evaluations. I also began private practice in 2001 in providing individual land family therapy. i Individually, i began to help those with anxiety, depression and anger problems to help find balance an modulate. I then opened my own private practice, Insight Counseling and psychotherapy in 2008 which remains in service at this time and is located in Matthews NC. I continue to serve families and individuals win assisting with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction and sexual addiction, and family counseling.
Location
3021 Senna Drive, Matthews, 28105, NC