Welcome and CONGRATULATIONS! You have taken the first step to addressing whatever is standing in your way to having a fulfilling, contented, peaceful and satisfying life. Getting to this point was the hardest part and proves you are ready to reach out for the support you need. Life is not easy and we all experience the place where you are right this minute at some time in our lives. As a professional counselor, I have connected with many men, women, and children in all stages and phases of their lives. I have helped to guide them along different journeys and watched them come out as stronger, more independent and confident individuals . You will find deep understanding, compassion and empathy for your concerns along with dependable assistance as we work TOGETHER to problem solve. I will help you find the answers as we explore the issues that may be just a temporary stumbling block in your life or a deeper challenge from your past that you struggle to move past. I promise you a positive and uplifting approach to help you find your inner strength. I use strength based and solution based therapeutic tools. I also focus on cognitive behavioral therapy and reality based therapy. Your individual needs are what is most important.. I have been licensed as a professional counselor for over 20 years in the state of PA. My past includes working with various ethnic backgrounds, lifestyles, races, religions, belief systems, and cultures. I have worked extensively with families and individuals in many different capacities Many years working in private practice as well has allowed me to assist clients with relationship issues and family conflicts, parenting , custody and divorce dilemmas, identity concerns, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and self-concept issues, mood and anger management, just to name only a few. I have an extensive background that I feel has prepared me well to help you deal with the challenges you face on a daily basis. Many times, it may just the need for someone to talk to for an objective voice or to help process thoughts and feelings on a therapeutic, professional, unbiased and nonjudgmental level. . Using a variety of therapeutic approaches I have found that my most successful outcome starts with first establishing a trusting and confidential place for you to access when you need that extra support. I promise to provide you with the most ethical, reliable and therapeutically based service and to do my best to help you grow to be your best self . . I look forward to helping you find peace and balance in your life.