About

I utilize an approach that takes the best conventional interventions I have found, mixed with overlooked, creative interventions which I refer to as Sanook Therapy.  All of us have various levels of victimization.  I am a fan of seeking healthy outcomes through a process I have named Victor-ization.  

5 steps of Sanook Therapy:

1: Discuss problem/challenge in depth, including the pain and difficulties.  I listen in an objective and nonjudgmental manner.  This is cathartic and initiates healing.

2: Two parts to life:

a) circumstances

b) healthy distractions, opposed to the unhealthy distractions which lead to additional mental health symptoms.

Healthy outcomes result from managing circumstances with blend of healthy distractions

3: Sanook: Transforming the mundane into  enjoyable and meaningful.  We all have a relationship with our routine, which results in mental health symptoms, both healthy and not. Learning to have a healthy relationship with our routine is significant for our mental health, including making necessary changes in our routine. 

4: Personal Wellness Check represented by each digit on the hand. Thumb: Physical Health. Index finger: Mental Health. Middle finder: Social. Ring Finger: Spirituality. Pinkie: diversion from the routine.

5: Issues ending in a coping skill;  to manage problem, reduce victimization and transforming to victor-ization, thriving, and to instill hope.  Victimization is the condition.  Victor-ization is the goal. 

I use many other interventions as well.  I believe in being a custom fit for each client.