How To Live Well With Social Anxiety
Many of us experience social situations that cause us anxiety. For some, meeting new people is a challenge. For others,...
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David Hodel, MA, LMHC, EMDR
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
As a counselor, I seek to be sensitive to my clients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual condition during any given session, following their lead to determine which direction we’ll go with our conversation. I try not to push beyond their capacity, but rather gently guide and point things out as we travel together on the path toward healing and well-being. I provide a welcoming, judgment-free zone in which clients can share their burdens and feel heard and understood. I’d love to chat with you about how you can write a new chapter in your story.
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