Jonathan Anderson
Professional Counselor - Austin, Tx
I work with life issues in a realistic and compassionate manner. I assume that each person has the ability to effectively deal with most of life's situations; that it is each individual's responsibility to decide whether or not to follow though on behaviors that help rather than hurt the balance they are pursuing. People who will benefit from their work with me are those that are willing to own their part of their reality, AND aslo be willing to make actual behavioral/thought changes that help them to take responsiblity for living their life in a way that they choose. [notice the focus on personal accountiblilty and follow through]
Sometimes people will just need a guide to help them remember their own strengths and answers; others may need somebody to teach new tools to get their lives back on track. It is important to stress that I partner with people in their change process, not direct their lives or make judgment calls on what is right or wrong.
I believe that deep personal transformation is best achieved outside of managed care companies (ie insurance companies) that limit both your privacy and the interventions available to you. I will provide receipts for out-of-network insurance reimbursement and/or for reimbursement through your cafeteria/flex plan (usually with your employer).
12-week Smoking cessation group starting soon! Visit website listed above for for more information (www.gatehealing.com)
