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Having practiced psychotherapy for almost two decades, I have come to believe there is
no "one size fits all" in the treatment of human beings. Every person has a unique story, life experience, strengths
and challenges that have contributed to the development of who they are. Since each person is different, therapy must always
be tailored to the unique needs of the individual, couple or family that wishes to change some aspect of their lives.
I have come to believe that an effective therapy evolves in several phases that invite a full range of emotion, reflection
and personal growth. The first stage of an effective treatment is the development
of trust in which both parties agree on the issues that need to be addressed and choose to work together towards a common
goal. Secondly, we begin to understand and challenge what has become problematic in relationship towards self and others.
Thirdly, we work together to develop new skills that allow one to change problematic beliefs and patterns of behavior while
moving towards healing mind and spirit. Lastly, if our working relationship has been good enough, one utilizes the insights,
skills and tools that therapy has offered in the service of taking full responsibility for shaping the direction of the life
one wants to live. While I draw from many theoretical models; family systems,
psychodynamic, solution focused, existentialist, cognitive behavioral as well as assumptive world theory as well as various
addiction treatment strategies, the focus of therapy always remains on the needs of the client and what works for them.
Services offered: Individual psychotherapy Couples
therapy Family therapy Clinical Specialties include:
Recovering from Childhood Abuse and Neglect: Dealing with the aftermath of these painful experience
Adjustment Difficulties: Dealing with the challenges and stresses
of everyday life and the emotional struggles that present with normative life transitions.
Compulsive sexual behavior: Issues related to multiple failed attempts to discontinue sexual behavior
that results in emotional pain, family and employment disruption and that undermine interpersonal and emotional intimacy.
Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual coming out issues: Addressing and challenging
the fears, internalized homophobia and challenges of accepting ones sexual orientation, and discussing the possibility of
sharing this information with family, friends loved one and employers. This also applies to gay men and lesbian women coming
out of heterosexual relationships. Relationship with Partner, Family
and Children: Dealing with the normative, and at times difficult, struggles that come with close emotional connection
to those in ones life and emotional inner circle. Sexual abuse:
Addressing the Issues related to the violation of sexual abuse and rape. These services are offered to both men and women
who have been the victims of childhood sexual abuse as well as those who have been sexual assaulted in adulthood, and exploring
how to empower oneself in the here and now, moving from victim to survivor and learning to trust and love in intimate relationships.
Sex therapy: Working with all couples and individuals; heterosexual,
gay and lesbian and trans-gendered, who have concerns, anxieties or questions about sexual practices, desire and performance
issues as well as the role of sex and sexuality in their lives. Sexuality
issues: Struggles related to speaking about sex and sexuality, addressing concerns about sexual practices and sexual
styles in addition to issues that one feels unsure about discussing or explore in a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment.
Substance Abuse: Building on early recovery and creating supportive community
resources to address the impact of healing from chemical dependency, as well as making peace and forgiving oneself for the
damage that chemical dependency had created in ones life, relationships and career.
Survivors of Domestic Violence: Re-building the ability to trust and love in intimate relationships
while allowing oneself to challenge the negative after effects and beliefs about oneself that may have arisen from being battered
and having ones children witness this violence. Transgender populations:
Issues related to exploring the challenges and struggles related to accepting ones true gender identity, and discussing possible
routes to address these challenges and struggles. Should you have any
questions regarding my practice, or would like to discuss the possibility of our working together, please feel free to contact
me at the above provided telephone numbers, or you may email me at; josephwinnlicsw@josephwinnlicsw.com
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