My approach to counseling is a bit different from most. I am a holistic counselor with a solutions-focused/behaviorist approach. I also believe that our mental health is directly related to our physical health. As a therapist, I spend very little time discussing the past, instead, my focus is on the current behavioral patterns we engage in that create problems and prevent us from reaching our goals. I teach my clients how to recognize these patterns and provide them with the tools they need to establish healthy routines and manage emotional and relational issues. Believe it or not, this can often be accomplished in only a handful of sessions. I also believe nearly every psychological problem can be solved without the use of medications and will actively work with clients to help them safely get off of psychotropic meds.