Relationship Therapy Yoga Psychology
Do your relationships sometimes leave you drained instead of uplifted? Are there moments when tension or reactivity takes over with your partner, friends, or family? Real connection brings ease, energy, and a sense of steadiness to life.By opening up conversations, clearing away resentments, and finding calmer ways to respond, you create space for closeness with yourself and others."Love and Trust in the space between what is said and what is heard can make all the difference."
relationship therapy
self relations therapy
Are you truly at ease with yourself? Negative self-talk, heavy feelings, or self-criticism not only weigh down your own sense of well-being, they also affect how you show up in relationships with others."You, yourself, as much as anyone, deserve your love and respect."
James Maxwell, LPC, RYT
5902 Laird Dr.
Austin, TX 78731
PH: 512-454-1850
spiritual guidance
Do you sometimes move through life without a clear sense of belonging or meaning? A steady meditative practice supports your well-being and deepens your connections with others.
Simple practices that invite stillness and ease can strengthen how you relate to yourself and the people in your life."The life of sensation is the life of greed; it requires more and more. The life of the spirit requires less and less, time is ample and its passage sweet." - Annie Dillard
Credentials:
* M.A. degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Texas at Austin (1978).
* M.Ed. in Counseling and Guidance from Southwest Texas State University (1990).
* Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas.
* Certified Imago Relationship Counselor
* Professional Mediation TrainingMy Story:
I grew up a Military Brat moving around and living in Austria, Germany, New Jersey, Virginia, Kentucky, and Texas. I attended the University of Texas and upon receiving my Masters Degree took a position at Bee County College in Beeville, Texas as the Coordinator of Computer Assisted Instruction. I worked for over 15 years in the Computer Industry developing instruction, training, and programming. In 1990, I decided to make a career change and chose Counseling and Guidance. I have been in private practice for over 14 years and my office is located at 5902 Laird Dr.., Austin, TX 78757. I can be reached by phone at (512) 454-1850.
Counseling Philosophy:
I approach counseling as a sacred trust. I have been most influenced in my work by the work and style of Dr. Milton Erickson and one of his students, Dr. Stephen Gilligan. I approach each persons issues as unique and following the lead of Dr. Milton Erickson create a new philosophy and approach for each client. I take a psycho-spiritual outlook, helping the client to explore their ideal self and their relationship to Spirit, their friends, family, community and work. I prefer to be creative in counseling using props, metaphors, play-back theater and psychodrama when appropriate. I feel Group Counseling is one of the most effective approaches to self-knowledge and specialize in facilitating couples groups and self-growth groups
