Ray Booth

I work best with clients who are action-oriented and ready to change, but who feel "stuck." I work with adults who have problems with mood, anxiety, trauma, and self-defeating behaviors (compulsions or bad habits that create problems). During my 30+ years of experience, I have learned and integrated a wide range of therapy tools and approaches. I always look for the strengths in my clients, and I help them to use their strengths to overcome their difficulties. I am especially interested in helping clients overcome the painful aftereffects of distressing life events. I have extensive training in PTSD and trauma counseling. I have utilized EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) since the early 1990's. My practice is in a comfortable, home-like setting with no receptionist or busy waiting room. My style is "comfortable" -- I believe counseling can be professional without being grim. I believe counseling should be practical and goal-oriented.