Is Depression Hiding in Your Anger?
Let’s face it. Most people don’t want to be in therapy. In my practice, I see a lot of men who are there at the request (or insistence)
The conflict has gotten out of control, or there’s been an affair. Something needs to change.
Do more than damage control: build a stronger, more vital relationship.
Anger and stress can be your body’s way of telling you something is wrong.
Learn how to listen to the message, and create positive change.
Depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or parenting struggles have you feeling stuck. Or your life is on track, but something is missing.
Identify what you want, let go of strategies that don’t work, and start pursuing the life you deserve.
You recognize that something needs to change, but so far your efforts to fix the problem haven’t worked. Or perhaps there is someone in your life telling you to seek help. Like many people, you may hesitate to call a therapist. You should be able to figure this out on your own, right? What does it say about you to need help?
I get it.
I get it, because I’ve been there too. The first time I walked into a therapist’s office, long before I became one, it was an act of desperation. I was miserable and didn’t understand why. All I knew was I couldn’t take it much longer. My fear was that the therapist would think me crazy, or pathetic, or even worse, weak.
She didn’t, because I wasn’t.
You are not crazy, nor are not weak. Not knowing the answer doesn’t make you stupid. Your behaviors made sense at some point, they just don’t work anymore.
Here’s the rub. Being smart isn’t enough. It isn’t enough because understanding isn’t enough. Understanding is only the beginning. After that, you have to change. That takes effort and perseverance. It requires taking risks, failing, and trying again.
I will help you understand the choices you make, and offer a different perspective. We’ll develop a plan to turn that understanding into useful action.
When you stop waiting for things to get better, and start making them better, you are capable of great things.
I offer individual, couples, and group counseling. Please contact me and we’ll talk about my approach and see if I’m a good fit for your needs. I also teach Premarital Classes and offer individual Premarital Counseling.
$165 per 50-minute Session
Payment is due at the beginning of session. I accept cash, check, credit/debit cards and most HSA/FSA cards. I am In-Network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO plans only. For all other plans, including, including BC/BS HMO (Magellan), I am considered Out-of-Network. I am happy to provide a detailed monthly receipt for those who wish to pursue reimbursement. Check with your provider for specific requirements.
Fees for Couples Therapy are detailed on each service page.
Let’s face it. Most people don’t want to be in therapy. In my practice, I see a lot of men who are there at the request (or insistence)
Few emotions have as much negative connotation as anger.
It’s often characterized as a sin, a character flaw or even an uncontrollable destructive force. You’ve been given the message, probably since childhood, that getting angry is bad. You should “rise above” it, or “don’t sweat the small stuff.”
So you stuff it down, suppress it, act like it isn’t there, and feel shame when it finally breaks free. Is anger ever a good thing?
There’s a simple mindfulness technique that can drive powerful change. Ever get in your car to drive somewhere, and end up driving to work (or