“A miracle is seeing things differently.” Many couples who have come for coaching have discovered that what they saw as a failed relationship was actually the beginning of a wonderful new love. They came to see that it was only by hitting bottom that they could let go of the things that that were keeping [...]
I have enjoyed working as a counselor since 1974. I went into this work because I experienced how helpful counseling was to me when I really needed it. I have learned to understand myself and learned ways to overcome my anxiety and depression, as well as to improve my marriage. My own openness promotes couples’ comfort and willingness to confront their problems. My integration of spirituality and psychotherapy is particularly helpful in these difficult times when people seek answers, values, relief from worry, and a desire to fill a materialistic void with spirituality. To whatever I do, I bring over 45 years of experience and caring. Over the years I have sought continual training , learning the most effective methods of helping people. I trained at the Family Institute of Chicago for two years focusing on the issues that challenge families and couples. I also trained for two years in Addictions Counseling at Grant Hospital to develop skills in helping people with...
Rob and Elizabeth– Is she too old for him? Can she trust an addict? Rob and Elizabeth were both in love with each other, but afraid of many things. He was afraid to commit to a woman 15 years older. She was afraid that with his history of various addictions she would not be able to trust him. Rob’s family, independently of Elizabeth, called for a family meeting with Rob to look at his addictions. He agreed to enter a weekly coaching group with me and to do a “ninety in ninety,”...