Shari Ramsey, MS/LCPC

PROBLEMS:
I can help with a wide variety of personal and family issues. Here are some of the problems that people bring to counseling:

* Anxiety, doubt, a lack of self-understanding

*Struggles with matters of faith

* Physical or emotional problems

* Premarital values

* Marriage and family problems

* Difficulty with communication

* Past trauma and abuse

* Emotional or physical violence

* Recovery from divorce

* Anger

* Loss of a family member or friend

* Depression

* Job-related stress and life stress

* Difficulties with school or social life

* Parenting struggles

* The feeling that life is no longer fulfilling or worthwhile

SOLUTIONS:
My goal is to help people achieve healing as individuals and families. Here are some of the skills taught to achieve this:

* Communication with God and each other

* Learning to listen to others

* Identifying needs and values

* Emotional expression

* Being forgiven and learning to forgive

* Learning to deal with shame and guilt

* Learning to trust

* Respect for self and others

* Accepting responsibility

* Anger management

* Relaxation and stress management

* Learning to be assertive

* Decision-making

* Problem solving

* Effective discipline