What are your goals for your therapy clients?
I really care about my clients and I want the end result of therapy to be positive change. My desire is that at the end of the process they will have tools that they can use to maintain change and to continue to craft positive change in their lives. It is not my goal to have people in psychotherapy for an extended period of time.

What kinds of problems do you work with?
I prefer to work with individuals who want to make positive change in their life. I do not work with those who are seriously mentally ill unless they are quite stable on their medication. I am happy to work with those individuals who are dealing with various addictions (drugs, alcohol, sex, eating etc.) as long as they are actively working a 12 step program and have a sponsor.  I also believe that it provides benefit to the patient for the physician who is prescribing medications and I to be in contact as needed.

How often do you schedule appointments?
Most people tend to come in once per week initially. When tangible progress is being seen, and with discussion with the patient, sessions can be spread out - biweekly, monthly, and then maintenance sessions as needed.

Do you incorporate Christian principles into your work with clients?
Many clients that I work with have a Christian background or orientation, some do not. l do not project my spiritual values on the client, instead my work with clients is based on their particular spiritual values. I am however, quite comfortable incorporating Christian principles into the therapy if the client so chooses.

Do you see children and adolescents?
In general, I do not see children and adolescents.  There may be an occasion where it is helpful to have an adolescent in session, for a particular reason, but this is not an everyday occurrence.  I am happy to make a referral to a mental health provider who does work with children or adolescents. 

Do you see patients in the evening or on Saturday?
No, I do not.  My family is my priority outside the office setting and I need time to nurture those relationships.  I do not see patients on Saturday.
  
How do you handle emergency situations?
Emergencies do happen.  When they occur and we both agree that there is a need for an emergency session, then the time can be scheduled outside of normal business hours.  There may be an additional charge for an emergency session.