Welcome, and congratulations! Finding the right therapist is a big step. If you'd like to understand how your mind causes you mischief--anxiety, stress, depression, anger, addictions, or relationship problems--I can help you to pursue these goals. I have many years of experience in mindfulness meditation and practice, and a thorough understanding of how our thoughts, stories, and assumptions result in increased stress or increased happiness. I also make good use of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in helping adults and teens with sexual abuse or addiction issues. Clients tell me that I am "an easy person to talk to."
Mindfulness can bring increased happiness because it helps you to befriend yourself, discover sources of painful emotions or moods, face life's challenges, and create satisfying relationships. Of course life brings you difficult people and painful situations, but you can learn to respond to them with more peace of mind.
Please check out my articles and booklist on my webpage at www.networktherapy.com/Laura-Crabb. I welcome Kaiser employees, and I'm willing to make financial arrangements with Kaiser members and others who have to pay out-of-pocket. I'm happy to speak with you by phone and answer your questions. Please feel free to call now for a free phone consultation.