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Welcome to BJP Counseling LLC
Barbara Peters, Licensed Professional Counselor
Living in today's complicated and dynamic world can be challenging and stressful. To paraphrase Scott Peck from "The Road Less Traveled", "Life is difficult, but once you realize that life is difficult it no longer becomes difficult." Normal stresses and challenges of work and family life certainly can add to the struggles that individuals and couples face today. Priorities become unbalanced shifting the focus away from meaningful relationships. The decision to seek counseling is a gift to yourself. I provide common sense, solution focused counseling and support for individuals and couples. A collaborative therapeutic, and completely confidential relationship with a counselor can empower you to explore your own strengths and weaknesses, to foster growth and change. I base my counseling philosophy on the existential approach, following the premise that people form their lives by the choices they make. This view reflects the idea that people are indeed the authors of their lives and that one's behavior is dependent on personal decisions. Failing to make meaningful choices can create conflict and stress. As a counselor, I strive to help the client explore their options and make healthy choices. A large part of my practice is dedicated to working with couples. My belief is that most relationship conflict can be resolved, communication improved and love and respect restored. I am positive in my approach as I provide you with tools for reclaiming a fulfilling relationship. I value the uniqueness of each client offering a nurturing environment to explore strengths and abilities to grow and change. I work with the client finding attainable goals, encouraging follow through and acknowledging progress. My belief is that the relationship between counselor and client is vital to the success of the counseling process. I work to build a safe and trusting relationship while ensuring confidentiality. Through guiding, encouraging, supporting and teaching, I instill hope to attain a better quality of life.
In an Argument, Time is Not on Your Side
We all get angry, and we all argue with the people we love. Arguments can be beneficial. We need to hear another point of view and we need to challenge ourselves to grow and see things from a different perspective. Resentment, however, is never healthy. When you argue with someone you care about, time is not on your side....
Relapse Prevention For Couples
The term "Relapse Prevention" is more commonly heard in the recovering community of alcoholics and drug abusers, but has been coming up frequently in my work with couples. It is for this reason I thought an article would be appropriate to point out the advantages of such a program in the relationship arena...
Relationship Maintenance
I was sitting with a client the other day talking about the changes she seemed to be making in her marriage. She said that things were improving and she was a lot happier with her husband...
Setting Goals
Setting goals is something we are faced with on a daily basis, both in our personal lives as well as in our business lives...
To Laugh, Or Not?
In today's health conscious world we are doing all kinds of things to prevent and decrease stress. Some of these methods may even be quite costly..
How Can I Keep them Focused?
Barbara, I am a work from home dad, and my kids are now home for the summer. I have a problem keeping my children "focused" on a certain activity while I am working...
Teenage Depression Is it or Isn't It?
The years from 13 to 17 can be very overwhelming for an adolescent to say nothing of the impact on their parents. Adolescence is an unsettling time with many physical, emotional and social changes going on all at once...
Helpful Tips for Parenting Teenagers
The teenage years offer many stresses for the family system. Adolescents often challenge the rules and boundaries of the family system while they are engaged in seeking their own identities...
Getting the Most out of Your Therapy
Making the decision to enter into counseling or therapy can be difficult and frustrating. It is a time of many questions and many uncertainties. Once the decision is made and a counselor is chosen the process begins...
Frequently Asked Questions
I appreciate your viewing my website and to help you get a better understanding of the counseling process I’ve listed the following questions and answers... |
