Scott's Approach to Therapy
Scott's Approach to Therapy
Stories with purpose
The Initials after my name stand for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I was trained extensively in an approach to counseling that takes very seriously the relationships in which live, move, and engage throughout our lives. This is the CORE of my work. At the same time, I have developed an approach to therapy over the years that is unique but not necessarily original. Training for therapists has very specific elements and theories that most of us are exposed to and learn how to use them in our work. The real defining difference between therapists has more to do with who they and how they use their expertise in relationship with their clients. Research tells us that this is what makes therapy effective- more than the theory, model, age or even advanced degrees and certifications- are what determine how effective therapy will be.
When I work with clients I attempt to experience and enter into a therapeutic relationship them to find out what really matters to them. I have called my approach Eclectic, Integrative, Systemic etc. I have even used a little Latin- Relational Mythos Therapy- to emphasize the importance of relationships (personal and therapeutic) as well a Myth or stories- one of my favorite interventions. In short, it means that I find creative and imaginative ways to blend a family systems understanding of human behavior with brief dynamic approaches designed to build insight into your life and what that means for you and/or your family and relationships. I also integrate, Psychodynamic, Narrative, Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to assist my clients in developing powerful and effective skills designed to produce profound and long-lasting change. At the heart of this approach is YOU!
I am concerned about you- my client sitting in front of me! SO, my approach is relational:
It means I use what I need to to connect with you or your child.
It means I ask curious questions, think out-loud, tell lots of stories, use metaphors, laugh with you, but never at you.
It means I am creative, whimsical, move around, challange gently and push you to be the best version of yourself.
It means I am not afraid of silence during our sessions, that I tear up when people tell me their stories of tradgedy or triumph.
It means that I am less concerned with labels and the world of diagnosis (they have their place and can be helpful at times) and more concerned with how you see yourself, your relationships, your place in the world and where you would like to be tomorrow, the next day, and the days and years after that.