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Chronic Illness
I personally have handled chronic pain, chronic fatigue and other illnesses in my own life. Sometimes on a daily basis. I have helped clients learn the tools necessary to overcome their disorders.

Couples Issues
Tools to help your relationship be what you both want it to be.

Communication Skills
I've been a corporate speaker, life coach and mentor. Learning how to communicate in every area of our lives is imperative to our happiness.

Conflict Resolution
Ties in with Communication Skills. When we can communicate our ideas and points of view successfully and learn the tools to live with all the types of people in the world - we will be able resolve most conflicts with a win win outcome.

Death of a loved one
I've lost my father and a sibling as well as many friends to cancer, accidents, etc. I've learned that with this one - you definitely need someone who "gets it".

Depression
I have lived with the depression of those close to me all my life. Many in my family as well as a high percentage of clients deal with this debilitating disease. Some even suicidal at times*. I've learned you can manage depression quite successfully without drugs. Please - if you are already in therapy or are currently taking anti-depressants DO NOT stop. Discuss any alternatives to your current therapies with your doctor. I can tell you what I've learned and options that may help. Hope is the most important - it IS there even though you may not be able to see it in the darkness. Light does come back.

I have been a life coach, healer and mentor for over 20 years. I have helped countless people get back on their feet after traumatic and emotional times in their lives. I have also helped those that are doing fine but want to make some changes in their lives or need help getting to that next step on their path.

Many of my clients have become successful entrepreneurs and have gone on to win awards in their fields or bettered their life financially. I have had clients with chronic illness and pain and they have walked way with the tools they need to relieve their battle. All ages of clients have come to me for help in their relationships. From dating to marriage to the strain of divorce and becoming single again. I have helped in other areas of relationships as well giving advice on friendships, parental and working relationships giving you skills that help you deal with your personal situation. I have clients that I have coached for years and I have clients that just needed a few emails or discussions to get on their way. I value all walks of life and respect all beliefs. I am very proud of the positive changes I have been a part of in people's lives.

I've been schooled in countless areas of self-help, psychology, depression, health, nutrition, weight and fitness and alternative medicine. I've tested several approaches and have seen what works in my own life as well as in the lives of my clients. I've done the work - now you can take advantage of that and use my knowledge to find the hope, help and healing you need.

Abuse
Growing up I watched my mother and sisters get abused physically and emotionally. I have helped them and countless others with this traumatic experience.

Addiction
I do not accept clients with drug or alcohol addition issues as I feel these challenges need in person care. Please contact your local center for help. There are other addictions in our lives that sometimes take control however. I take clients that are addicted to food, sleep (I've personally dealt with chronic fatigue). Other addictions can be cigarettes, sugar, even TV.

Affairs
I've helped several clients who have had affairs or have had their significant other stray. Are you thinking of straying or already in an affair? Let's talk and find out what's really going on.

Aging
I won't say my age - it's just a number. But I'll tell you I'm old enough to have been through many things in my life and am able to help those that are about to go down a road that I've already been down. I'm young enough to remember what it's like to go through the rites of passage that most decades bring. If I haven't been to the decade yet, I've helped people in each age group deal with the issues of getting older. If I can't help - I'll tell you. Each age has it's own challenges. Let me help you through yours.

Anger
How to deal with it and when it's appropriate.

Anxiety
Close relatives and many clients have suffered from over anxiety and panic attacks. Let me give you the tools that will help.

Blame
Whether we're being blamed for something or blaming others or ourselves I've taught my clients how to cope.

Body Image Issues
Do you see yourself as something different than you really are? I can help you overcome image issues and begin to see and appreciate the real you.

Boundary Issues
Overbearing spouse or parent? Problems at work with your boss or co-worker? Learn to assert your boundaries. Or learn if you're crossing someone else's.

Career Coaching
Are you in the right career for you? Are you excited about what you do or are you dragging yourself to work every day. It's hard in this economy when a lot of people are just trying to survive. It's hard - but not impossible to be doing what you love and be successful.

Change
A hard thing to handle for a lot of people and a constant in life. How to manage the changes in your own life.

Divorce
Coming from divorced parents and divorced myself. Have counseled many clients through this difficult time.

Education
Is it important? Should you go to school? Should you go back to school? I can help you resolve these important life questions.

Emotional Stress
At an all time high these days. I can give you the tools to handle your stress.

Family issues
My client list goes up in this area right around Thanksgiving. I will give you the means to handle most family issues.

Financial challenges
A big one right now. You CAN survive. There are many many tools I've used in my own life - literally being broke three times, and back on top within a short amount of time. My Life Coach clients are successful and financially stable as well.

Fitness
An important area when you want to be the happiest you can be. This doesn't mean just physically fit. And you've got to want it. I can give you the tools you need to FINALLY get physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually and financially fit.

Friendship issues
Friendships are important relationships in our lives. I can help you in many areas whether you have a hard time making friends, keeping friends or even - have too many friends. 2500 friends on your Facebook account? Who are your real friends?

Food issues
Whether you are addicted to certain foods or just want to learn to eat healthy. Learn to choose the right foods for you and your family.

Grief and Loss
This ties in with death of a loved one but can also be when we lose a job or an important relationship. Learn the tools to handle your own personal struggle.

Guilt
Whether you are feeling guilty, being made to feel guilty, or maybe you're the one making someone feel guilty - it's time to learn to deal with this difficult emotion.

High Sensitivity
I am highly empathetic. If you have been called "overly sensitive" or "thinned skinned" in your life - I've got good news for you! This is a good thing! Learn to handle your sensitivity and those around you that don't "get it".

Holistic Health
I have a PhD in Psychology and a Masters in Holistic Health. Holistic comes from the Greek word "holos" meaning "total, entire". Holistic Health is the idea that all the properties of a given system - your physical, biological, chemical, social, economic, mental, emotional, spiritual even financial "parts" are working together as a whole determining your overall health and physical, emotional and mental well being. When one or more parts of your system is "off" it affects the rest of the whole. As such, my advice, counsel and coaching will take into account all the parts of you and I will ask questions in areas that you may think have nothing to do with the challenges you are currently facing. The general principle of holism was concisely summarized by Aristotle in the Metaphysics: "The whole is more than the sum of its parts".

Jealousy
You may be the jealous one are dealing with someone around you that is jealous. Learn when it is appropriate and how to handle it.

Life Coaching
Sometimes we just need someone to be accountable to, someone that can give us the push we need. Read more in Sessions.

Managing Feelings
If you are having a hard time managing your feelings, I can give you the tools to deal with them.

Marriage
Already married, just about to get married, difficulties with your marriage or thinking about getting out of marriage - advice and counsel on what is the best path for you.

Motivation
Action comes before motivation. Learn the tools to get motivated and keep your motivation in all areas of your life.

Obsession
Like addiction we can be obsessed over many things. I've had clients obsess over a relationship or a job. I can give you the tools to deal with yours.

Personal Growth
Feeling stuck? Tools that get you back on your very own personal growth path.

Problem Solving Skills
As with the Communication Skills, problem solving skills are imperative to handling life's situations and becoming successful and happy.

Relationship Issues
Love, friendship, work and other relationships are sometimes a daily struggle for people. Learn how to manage all your relationships, including the one with yourself - successfully.

Recovery
People are recovering from things all the time. Grief, loss, illness. How you deal with the recovery process is important and I am here to give you the tools to go through the process in a way that fits your needs.

Sadness
For those suffering from chronic sadness please see Depression in this list. Sometimes we have events in our lives that make us sad. How we deal with sadness is important. Learn the tools to deal with current sadness and reoccurring sadness.

Self Esteem
A constant battle for many people. Getting it, keeping it and learning to nurture it. Learn the tools.

Sex and Sexuality
Exploring and accepting our own personal sexuality and our beliefs about sex. If you're struggling with these issues, I can help. I've had older clients dealing with the loss of their drive, younger clients overwhelmed with their desires, gay clients and friends as well as clients dealing with their feelings that may conflict with other beliefs in their lives. I personally have dealt with life events that have changed my attitudes about sex and have had to get back a natural healthy attitude and sexuality. Many aspects in this area - I can help.

Single Life
Society tends to put a stigma on singledom. Love being single but tired of the stigma? Or tired of being single? Maybe you've just ended a relationship. What's it like out there? I was married for many years and divorced and found myself not even knowing how to date. I've had clients that married their childhood sweetheart and never dated and were scared to death to be "out there". Maybe you're in a relationship that isn't really what you want but are scared to be single. Single, married - what's right for you? I can help.

Spiritual Development
An area that is difficult for many people who are confused about what they believe, what they were brought up to believe or think they should believe. I can give you the guidance to help you find your own personal spirituality.

Stress Management
All the issues here are adding to our stress level on a daily basis. Here, find the tools to handle your stress. Some stress is good and necessary, some is unhealthy and dangerous. Learn the differences and how to cope.

Trust Issues
When we've had life experiences that have taught us not to trust people or situations, we need to learn how to trust again. We can also be too trusting. Trust is earned. Learn the difference between blind trust and healthy trust.

Weight Management
A life long struggle with my weight and body image I can help you learn the tools you need to FINALLY feel good about your weight, change it if you want and manage what is healthy for you. Sometimes there are issues in your life that keep you from being where you want with your physical body - I can help you uncover these issues and get to or back to the healthy weight you should be. Remember - healthy FOR YOU is different than what is healthy for someone else. It's HEALTHY life long weight management not foolish dieting.

This site is not meant to replace traditional therapy. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions page. It is however a place to express yourself freely. Probably more freely than you ever have before because writing out your problems and getting a written response enables you to go back and re-read and articulate better than you can in person. We will be able to explore your thoughts and feelings in depth. I am able to sense your personality by your style of writing. I am able to listen and obtain an objective perspective. Then I am able to challenge you, counsel you and empower you, making this a profoundly healing experience that will change your life for the better.