I believe that the individuals I serve are the experts on themselves and that they alone have the power to change their lives. Over the years, I have recognized that the past is the path by which we have arrived at this present moment and in this present situation. Along this path, we have learned how to cope or survive the trials of life or not. In my experience, the problems/challenges we face are rooted in those coping/survival skills no longer working as they once did or never being taught in the first place.

I see my role as helping the individual identify what’s not working, what information is missing or conflicting, sharing alternative evidenced based skills/tools they can use, and serving as a support while they create positive changes for their lives.