Welcome to my Counseling and Therapy Resource Page

You will find information on various mental health subjects in the HELPFUL INFORMATION section

Check out the helpful info on subjects like depression, anxiety, suicide, and self-esteem. There are also great hints about relationships, marriage, family, and some self-inventories.

I have 32 years of clinical experience in the field of marriage and family counseling and gained a Ph.D in social work. My private practice is in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Info about me... My Professional Qualifications Contact Me
My initial focus is to reduce the symptoms of my clients. This is done by giving hope, allowing for catharsis, getting affected parties together to negotiate their differences, etc. Once the person feels restored to baseline insight or behavior, a more cognitive or searching approach is used to determine what, if anything, he/she can learn in order to avoid future conflict and/or let go of the hurt or shame. Empowerment takes place and the person feels in control of his/her life again.
   


 
 

HELPFUL INFORMATION

During my years as a therapist, I have put together these brief guides,

some of which may be of use to you and your loved ones

A Guide to Better Self Esteem A Guide to Building Positive Relationships
A Checklist of the Signs of Depression  A Guide to the Basics for Marriage
A Guide to Coping with Depression A Guide to Character Disorders 
Now is Not Forever,  A Guide to Survival vs. Suicide A What is a Functional Family anyway?
A Pleasant Awareness: Things that soothe and offer peace of mind A Guide to Raising Children
Assess yourself: Find out where you stand What does it mean to have Good Mental Health?
Stressed? Take an inventory - Originally designed for teens, it may be adapted for use by anyone. Are You a Compulsive Gambler? Use this checklist to find out if you have any compulsive vice

 


Some of the areas for which I may help you during our office visits include:

  • Abuse  
  • Addictions  
  • Aging  
  • Anger  
  • Anorexia  
  • Anxiety *  
  • Bulimia  
  • Codependency  
  • Communication *  
  • Death  
  • Depression *  
  • Divorce *  
  • Drug abuse  
  • Eating disorders *  
  • Family violence  
  • Fears  
  • Gender issues  
  • Grief *  
  • Harassment  
  • Loneliness  
  • Loss  
  • Manic-depression  
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)*  
  • Panic attacks *  
  • Paranoia  
  • Parenting *  
  • Personality disorders  
  • Rape  
  • Relationship concerns *  
  • Self-esteem *  
  • Separation  
  • Sexual problems  
  • Shyness  
  • Spiritual concerns *  
  • Stress  
  • Substance abuse  
  • Suicide *  
  • Trauma  

   * = My Specialties


 
 



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