Ed Novak, Counseling Services

read moreChoosing a therapist to trust with your problems and emotional suffering can be difficult and confusing. This is because there are many different treatment theories and approaches. While some theories focus on problem solving and symptom relief, others explore the sources of your problems and symptoms. Some theories focus on thinking, feeling, or behavior, and others on all three. Many theories ignore possible neurological influences while others focus primarily on neurology or biology. I am trained and experienced in many types of therapy and I am not limited to only a few treatment approaches.

read morePsychotherapy is a form of therapy designed to heal emotional suffering through a comprehensive examination of both the symptoms and sources of the problem. Through understanding the sources of your emotional suffering, we can go beyond mere symptom relief and work to heal your suffering. Symptom relief and deeper self exploration are not mutually exclusive however, and both are addressed in the psychotherapy that I offer. Therapy is a commitment of time, money and effort. Therefore, when beginning any therapy, understanding both your motivations for seeking treatment and the way your therapist works are important areas to examine and consider.