“I feel anxious and have for years. I probably should talk to someone, but I don’t want someone who is hard to relate to. My friend met with you, and he said you do walking sessions that are low key and relaxed. Could we try a session?”
Sure, let’s set something up.
“My wife and I have had problems for years, and working remotely made it worse. We thought going back to the office would help, but we’re still in a slump. We live in Los Angeles. Could you see us remotely?”
Yes, as long as you live in California, we can meet remotely.
“Our daughter was doing well before the Pandemic, but now she’s a different girl. Her father and I are worried that she might be depressed. This morning she asked to see someone, but only in-person. Can you help?”
I’d be happy to meet with her. I’m seeing people both inside and outside. Let’s set something up.
DAVE’S HOLIDAY SURVIVAL PLAN Recently, my client “Dave” has been worried about his yearly visit to Southern California. He and his wife and kids are
In my last post, Cutting: Teens and their Parents, I talked about what happens when parents learn that their teen has been cutting and what they
In my last post, Dad and son talk pizza and get the munchies, my son asked me about my drug use. I was 100% transparent,
“Steve was incredibly helpful to our family, first meeting with our teenage son, then inviting us (mom and dad) into the conversations. He provided a welcoming forum to talk about the difficult things, sort through the feelings to pinpoint the decisions and behaviors that were impacting our relationships. I have given Steve’s name to several families over the years, and continue to be grateful for the assistance he provided during a challenging time.” — KB
