About
I have been a behavioral health counselor for over 20 years. My career in this profession began with my experience as an educator in middle and high schools. The need for therapeutic counseling was great, and I expanded my education to earn an MA in Educational Counseling, followed by supervised therapy to complete my license as a Professional Counselor. My experience in therapy and in raising our family has taught me that individuals generally know what they need to do to make significant behavior changes. What we almost always need is accurate information and supportive relationships. I will be honest in answering this question and let the reader know that my first session is often rather boring. There are many questions I need to ask, and my relationship with the client is new and untested. It is kind of like meeting a family member that you have never met before. Awkward and yet an underlying connection.