I work with clients teen through adult, who are looking for a supportive, encouraging therapeutic environment with a Christian world view. I work best with people who need help with depression, anxiety, OCD, and related concerns using mainly a cognitive behavioral approach. I also enjoy marriage and pre-marriage, working primarily with John Gottman's approach. I have been licensed since 1984. I have completed the Basic Training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I have also received specialized training in treating OCD from the organization NOCD. This focuses on Exposure and Response Prevention.
CBT helps people identify andchange the misbeliefs in their self talk that lead to unhealthy emotions and behavior. John Gottman's paradigm helps individuals and couples improve their ability to maintain marital friendship and manage their solvable and perpetual problems effectively. Accelerated Resolution Therapy is useful for trauma and PTSD.
Because I am both a licensed psychologist and an ordained Lutheran pastor, I am able to move between the psychological and spiritual concerns clients may have, and, for those who prefer, can bring that Christian world view to bear on their concerns, problems, and issues.