Carole's Training & Orientation to Therapy
I believe we all do better when we experience meaningful, loving connections with others. As a therapist and relationship coach, I can help you “clear out” impediments - fears, past experiences, hurts, unhealthy habits that get in your way of being in loving connection. Through discovery and practice, you can learn more satisfying ways of relating. I am particularly interested in helping couples develop safe, loving relationships.
I am known for my ability to inspire hopefulness in people which is shaped by my various life experiences and training. I have a warm and interesting style and I am able to create a safe place for the “work” of therapy to unfold. I will support you with kindness and lovingly challenge each of you when your fears and past experiences get in the way. Discovery, growth, and change must happen in order to clear the way for a more loving and connected relationship. Your relationship is my client.
I have studied many theoretical approaches to healing and growth and integrate the best of these in my practice. I rely heavily on the theory and practice developed by Harville Hendrix, PhD and Helen LaKelly Hunt, called Imago relationship therapy. They are best known for Getting the Love You Want, A Guide for Couples. I, also, draw upon the tenets of humanistic psychology as well as on some of the work of Terry Real, PhD best described in his latest book US, Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship. I am passionate about my work and am committed to helping people develop safe, loving relationships.
I am a certified Imago therapist and workshop presenter and have given 22 weekend workshops for couples and 8 weekends for individuals. I have also given many 3-4 hour workshops on various topics of interest. I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT) and a licensed master social worker (LMSW). I have been a therapist for over 40 years and have been a certified Imago therapist for 30 plus years.
I am an avid learner have taken many psycho-educational workshops and trainings throughout my career. I continue learning and expanding my ability to help couples and individuals. I will list some of my favorite influences in the bibliography section of my website.
After 25 plus years of doing therapy in Ann Arbor, MI, I moved to New York City in August 2021 to be near my daughter and granddaughter. Even before I moved, I was doing confidential virtual sessions with my couples. Working virtually made it possible for my Michigan couples to continue their couples therapy journey with me. If you are a couple outside of Michigan I can work with you as a relationship coach.
Note: I now only “see” couples virtually using a professional confidential Zoom program. Since moving to New York, I have included more information, inspirational pieces, bibliography, etc. in my website. Please feel free to copy and print anything from my website that you feel would be helpful to you on your relationship journey.
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