SERVICES
Although I work primarily with adults, I will consider counseling for a middle or late teenager.
Some of the many issues that I have addressed with clients in therapy are:
For individuals - stress, depression, feelings of dissatisfaction, anxiety, test anxiety, decisions regarding relationships, career counseling, conflict with family, coping with chronic illness, pain management, anger, grief, loneliness, cross-cultural difficulties.
For Couples - communication problems, affairs, in-law issues, fertility problems, finances, coping with illness, constant fighting, separation and divorce.
For Families - conflict with children or teens, worries about a child's development or school performance, children caught in the middle of divorced parents, sadness, issues related to illness, behavior problems, and parenting.
Issues I most often address with clients include:
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Depression
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General and social anxiety
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Panic Disorders
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Test Anxiety
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Pain Management
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Dating and Relationships
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Grief and loss
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Life transitions (new job, move, divorce/breakup, etc.)
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Cross-Cultural Difficulties
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Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
Treatment Approach
To help achieve emotional tranquility and peace of mind I utilize various approaches and perspectives when working with clients in therapy. Though I use a Client Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) the majority of the time, I may integrate other techniques and tools such as Neurofeedback and EMDR as a method of therapy.
I have specialized training in Neurofeedback (zengar.com), EMDR (www.emdria.org), and Couples Communication Skills (www.couplecommunication.com, www.prepare-enrich.com).
I believe that all human beings have the potential to live productive lives. Unfortunately some may feel that happiness and self actualization is beyond their control. My role is to provide a trusting, nonjudgmental environment that will facilitate the process of reorganization of each individual's perceptions and transformation to a new sense of self. I conduct therapy that gives clients a safe relationship in which to explore their inner world and to consider taking risks in their external one.
Length and Frequency of Sessions
Therapy Sessions last 50 minutes. Couples and Families may be longer. Appointments are usually on a weekly schedule, unless
you and I decide something different.
Fees
Optimum Life Balance, Inc currently operates on an affordable fee-for-services basis. When you call to make the first appointment we will discuss payment and fees. Preferred forms of payment are cash, check or a credit card. Insurance is not accepted or filed at this time.
Individual/Couples/Family Therapy 50 - 90 min session: $175 - $200
If your therapist cannot be reached by phone and you are in need of immediate or after hours assistance, Lifeline of Central Florida is our local crisis line available 24/7 @ 407-452-2624. In the event of an emergency, please call 9-1-1.