Technical Counseling

Many clients come to therapy wondering if what they’re feeling is “normal.”

There isn’t one right way to respond to life, but there are patterns that help us stay healthy — and others that keep us stuck.

This section of the site explores some of the issues that come up most often in my work.

 

Each topic includes an overview of how I approach it in therapy — not as a set of rules, but as a way to understand yourself more clearly and respond to life with steadiness and compassion.

 

How to Judge an Emotional Response

Our emotions are signals, not verdicts. This section explores how to tell when a response fits the situation and when it may be carrying echoes from earlier experiences. We look at proportionality, long-term patterns, and the different “life roles” we inhabit — helping you understand whether an emotion is current, historical, or both.

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Grief

Grief is not an illness or a failure to move on; it’s a natural human process of love adapting to loss. Therapy provides a place to honor what’s been lost, to understand how grief shows up in your body and routines, and to find ways to stay connected without being trapped in pain.

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Suicidality and Emotional Safety

Most people experience suicidal thoughts at least once in their lives, and talking about them openly reduces risk. I use a shared safety language — my Suicidality Scale (6 to 0) — to help clients express risk clearly and without shame. The goal is compassion, collaboration, and protecting life, while helping you reconnect to purpose and possibility.

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Use of Psychiatric Medications

Medication can be a useful part of healing, but it’s not a moral issue or a measure of strength. We discuss how medication fits within your goals and values, collaborating with prescribers when appropriate. The focus is on clear understanding, informed choice, and integrating practical tools to support emotional stability.

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