About

Hello from Dr. MJ! When you are ready to schedule let me know and we can find the right time for both of us. You won't see any open times because I do want that piece to be mutually agreed upon.
I want you to know...
1. I will always be on time.
2. I will NEVER cut you off and say times up- and hang up.
3. Therapy is a great space and does work!
4. Therapy can take time but there are quick fixes that can lesson some of the angst
5. Sometimes it may not feel we are headed in a direction but trust me we are. Its a process.....
If your experience has been less than stellar I hope to change that. I am a professional and ethical and you will always be a priority to me. I will work as hard as you do! I will make sure you have skills along with being heard so you not waiting around a week to get more relief.
For the past 20 years, I have held multiple roles as a Licensed Clinician.
My areas of expertise include addiction, trauma, suicide, parenting, divorce, medical and mental comorbidity and more.
As a counselor:
I see counseling as a process in which you, the client, and I, the counselor, come to understand and trust one another, work as a team to explore and define present problem situations, develop future goals for an improved life and work in a systematic fashion toward realizing those goals. I believe in motivational counseling and in the importance of a spiritual element ( whatever that means to you) for effective outcomes if thats comfortable for you.
Everybody is different...your counseling experience will be tailored to fit you.
My services include addiction, trauma, interpersonal relationships, self-concept, self-direction, self-efficacy, parenting, and other issues that may affect a client's ability to cope with their daily activities.
My approach to counseling is from a cognitive-behavioral perspective in which patterns of thoughts and actions are explored in order to better understand the client's problems and to develop solutions.
A synthesis of techniques may be utilized to better meet the needs of unique clients. As a licensed counselor board-certified supervisor with 20 years of professional counseling experience - Helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, relationships, trauma, depression, and divorce, is my passion.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Culture and diversity are important to me as well as spirituality, whatever that looks like for you.
I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!