What services do you provide?

Equine assisted learning and therapy.  (Can be helpful for personal insight development and for those who have not been aided with traditional methods, multiple applications – see paper)

Consultation regarding healthy eating/exercise, weight loss.

Computer- aided biofeedback training.  (Applications for stress relief, anxiety, headaches, chronic pain, insomnia, etc.)

Adolescent/young adult counseling.

Consultation for parents with difficulties and children with emotional and behavioral issues.

Aid/support for smoking cessation including medication as needed.

Help with understanding and using supplements.  Judicious use of prescription medication.

Education/consultation for understanding health problems or diagnosis that your doctor has not had time to fully explain.

Why might I be interested?

You want to see just one person who has enough time and training to offer education, consultation, medication and counseling.

You need to change your diet and increase your exercise because of the long-term problems associated with High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, and Diabetes but have not been able to follow through with recommended guidelines.

You are having trouble managing stress or a change in your life.

You are an adolescent or young adult having problems in school or with life transitions such as moving to college.

You are feeling depressed, overwhelmed, and unable to cope.

You have been diagnosed with a medical problem and need help to understand what this means and how to handle it.

You are the parent of an unruly or difficult child and you need some professional advice/guidance on what to do.

You are a child in a difficult situation and need advice or regular counseling and support.

You have a problem or circumstances in which you would like regular professional counseling and support.

You are a nervous/anxious person but have not had success with recommended relaxation, deep-breathing exercises.

You have seen a counselor to deal with your problems, but now want to consider the option of medication.

You need a professional to help you with problem-solving in a specific area of your life.

You have trouble in a relationship and want to try to improve the situation.

You have not been able to stop smoking, despite your family doctor’s warnings.

How does it work?

We set up an appointment.  The consultation is in my office if you are local (but maybe over the phone if you are out of the area).  During the first appointment you tell me your story, ask your questions and I take a complete detailed history of your problem.  I will make recommendations for a treatment plan.  Together we will develop milestones which will we lead us to our agreed upon ultimate goal.  As needed during subsequent appointments we see how things are progressing and what adjustments need to be made to the original plan.  When goals are reached, treatment is concluded.

Consultation lengths and frequency can be modified and scheduled as desired.  Email is used for brief updates between appointments.  Some people need only a month or two to reach their goal.  Some need just a quick appointment.  Others need longer, depending on the situation and complications.

How much does it cost?

I bill $100/hour due at the time of the appointment.  I do have some limited space for pro-bono and reduced fee work.  Please let me know if you are interested in this option.  I do not accept insurance, but am willing to provide you with any information you might need so that you may be reimbursed by your insurance company.

For more information on my background and training click here.