Become a Page-turner!
Page-turner: n., a person who accepts the messy chapters of their story and takes action to turn the page to write a better ending.
We can work together to get you from where you are to where you want to be.
I work primarily from a trauma-informed approach, drawing on techniques to encourage changes in thoughts and behavior, acceptance of your story, and recognition of choices.
Along with talk therapy, I use bibliotherapy: journaling, creative writing, storytelling, and books as part of your healing process.
My job is to do something with the story that I hear. Your job is to tell it, as honestly as you can, for as long as you can.
You will receive therapy customized for your issue, goals, and commitment to therapy.
- We will go at your pace.
- I will hear and receive your story without judgment.
- You will identify your goals.
- We will start with coping skills.
- Together we will examine your struggles.
- You will examine your story, and work toward acceptance and action.
- You will begin to notice changes in your perception.
- We will make adjustments when you fall back into old patterns.
- You will take the necessary steps to take responsibility for the things you can control.
You will know therapy is working for you when:
- You start to feel better.
- You feel heard and understood.
- You accomplish treatment goals.
Additional Treatment Approaches:
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Focuses on changing the way you think in order to change your responses. http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/about/pac-20384610
Narrative Therapy
Focuses on the problem and uses your story to find strengths in order to write a new narrative.
https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/narrative-therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Focuses on healing you from symptoms of emotional distress resulting from trauma or emotional problems.
https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/eye-movement-desensitization-and-reprocessing
Reality Therapy
Focuses on the current issue as is relates to choices, control, and relationships. https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/reality-therapy
I work best with clients who are ready to feel better, live better, and love better; but don’t know how to get there.
Are you ready to turn the page?
Please call 248-688-4115, or email dinaturnspages@gmail.com to see if working with me will be a good fit.
I welcome and enjoy working with all clients of all cultures, races, sexual orientations, and religions. However, I do not specialize in working with all issues and conditions. If we are not a good fit, I will refer another qualified therapist to assist you in getting specialized services.
Recommended Reading
The Gift of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are – Brene Brown
The Story You Need to Tell: Writing to Heal From Trauma, Illness, or Loss – Sandra Marinella