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| First of all, I see my work as a co-venture between me and the person or groups who work with me. What this means is I expect the same level investment of time and energy from each individual as I give myself. I don't fix people or prescribe any kind of medicine or technique that fits over them like a glove. My work is about growth and change and this has to come from within the person. Even with group work, it is each individual person making changes in how they interact with the other members of the group that creates a positive outcome for the whole group. I use various methods but my focus is on using positive psychology. Positive psychology may sound like an old idea and in some ways it is but in recent times pioneers in the field of psychology have created a new way of looking at people. I am a graduate of the Authentic Happiness Coaching program led by Martin Seligman, PhD, the Fox Leadership Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, the Directorof the Positive Psychology Network and the former President of the American Psychological Association. Seligman is a pioneer in this new field along with others who have changed the focus of mainline psychology from looking at what's wrong with people to looking at what's right with them. For more information on his work please go to www.authentichappiness.org. My philosophy is positive, proactive and forward moving. We look at the past only in an attempt to discover old wounds, patterns of behavior and habitual ways of thinking. We do this in order to heal and or clean up any unresolved or limiting beliefs so we can move forward. My philosophy is that the past is a teacher, not a tyrant who holds you and your life hostage, therefore I help you turn down the volume on what has happened to you in the past by healing the wounds and learning the lesson and then moving forward into a positive today and a happy tomorrow. |
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| I charge $90 per session for individauls and $125 for couples counseling for in person sessions in my Denver office. I have a sliding fee scale for low income clients - please discuss with me prior to engaging in first appointment or when a change in your income occurs. I charge $90 per session for one time telephone coaching and $400 per month for on going coaching. My in person sessions last for one hour and telephone coaching lasts 45 minutes. a Clients pay at the time of the session. I take some insurance but it depends on the policy and the situation. Since insurance companies require a mental health diagnostic code in order to file a claim I find most people believe this to be an invasion of their privacy and therefore prefer to be private pay clients. If you have questions about this please feel free to talk to me about it. I normally I charge by the month for phone coaching. My fee is $350 per month for four weekly sessions over the phone. These sessions last approximately 45 minutes. I also encourage weekly emails and these are unlimited. Occasionally I will do one session coaching for situations that can be addressed effectively this way. Telephone coaching is paid in advance either through mailing me a check or through pay pal prior to the first session. |
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