I have extensive experience working with a range of ages from age 18 to older adults. I primarily utilize a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach to treatment. This practical application to problem-solving has proven highly effective when dealing with a wide range of issues. Some clients have seen me for help in dealing with lifelong depression, anxiety disorders, or bipolar disorders. Some have had a history of relationship conflicts with others and/or excessive emotional reactions.
I have also worked with clients who are usually "okay" emotionally, but need some extra support and assistance as they go through a rough time dealing with a particular stressor in their lives. Some of the more common issues I have dealt with include divorce, grief over a loss or death of a loved one, trauma over losing a physical functioning ability, the onset of health problems, the loss of a job, coping with an empty nest, transitioning from college to being an adult, and life changes such as retirement or the birth of a new child.
The following list, although not exhaustive, provides a general guide for those issues for which CBT/ACT can be extremely useful: