Roger's primary theoretical orientation is from a Cognitive-Behavioral and
motivational perspective. His approach is also influenced by crisis intervention,
reality therapy, brief therapy, change theory, systems theory, and others. Roger
works comfortably in individual or group therapy.

Roger accepts you for whom and what you are at this moment while challenging you
to grow into the person you want to be. Thoughts, attitudes, actions and words are
challenged when they are identified as contrary to whom and what you say you want
to be. At times, this is uncomfortable.  The process provides observations that
creates self-awareness and self-discovery.  Having this information, you can make
decisions for yourself.

Drawing upon your spiritual (not just religious) nature is an important ingredient to
making positive changes.

Further, Roger is positive and optimistic about people's ability to change. He offers
positive affirmations, support, encouragement, and acknowledgment of change and
progress - even small steps you may not see. He makes you think, gives ideas and
makes reflective observations, and demonstrates unreserved acceptance.

Roger believes change is an uncomfortable process we walk through together. To
change is a decision - a choice - you make. He does not cure you, but helps you
make the changes you want to make. We identify what you don't like about what is
happening to you. We'll explore why these things are happening and how you feel
about it. By openly examining your actions, feelings, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, and
past experiences, you can gain insight and understanding into the underlying cause(s)
of your discomfort so you can develop acceptance and healing that can lead to
positive changes in your life.

The way you think about things, your feelings and actions, and particularly your
attitudes, have become habits that developed over a number of years. Your habits of
living and coping are engaged in, generally, without you thinking about them.
Typically, you don't do them consciously or deliberately. They are automatic
responses. As we work together, our job is to identify the cues/triggers that cause
you to react the way you do and see how these are causing problems for you.
Because these habits have taken years to develop, they will not change or go away
over night. It will take some time. But they can change and be replaced with new
healthier habits

This process of self-awareness and self-discovery can be difficult and, at times, is a
painful process. It calls for a level of honesty (to self) you may not be use to, but
which is essential if change is to take place. At the same time, we'll look at what you
have done to try to remedy the problem, how it helped or why it didn't work, and
we'll explore other skills you can use to create positive change in your life. We'll
conclude by celebrating the changes you have made in your life.

Approach to Therapy