Welcome

Life isn't easy. It's not fair. And parents aren't perfect. None of us get out of childhood without some poor decisions that affect us in profound ways.

Working as a psychotherapist, I see the results of this every day in my clients. Anxiety disorders, phobias, panic, depression, eating disorders, failing relationships, poor career choices, low self esteem, and family problems are just a few of the challenges I see walk through the door. Psychotherapy helps.

Here's what's on this site.

Transactional Analysis	TA is a model of personality and interpersonal communications that allows people to understand self and others. It helps solve personal problems and problems between people. I use it constantly both professionally and personally. It is effective and powerful.
Cognitive Therapy	This is a way of doing therapy that works well and has a rich documentation of success. The medical world loves it, and it works nicely with TA. Actually, CBT was a part of TA before CBT became CBT! I've received certification as a Cognitive Therapist.
Redecision Therapy	Redecision Therapy is a wonderful blend of Gestalt and TA designed to be client centered, action oriented, solution focused brief therapy. It is especially effective on those “core beliefs” and “schema changes” that give rise to feelings of unworthiness, and low loveablity. I am certified as a Redecision Therapist.
Nurtured Heart Approach	Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) is a set of interpersonal skills that help people interact with children in effective, caring ways. NHA is especially effective for parents and teachers in relationship with ADD and ADHD kids. NHA promotes positive behaviors and healthy self esteem with people of all ages. I am certified as an NHA practitioner.
Motivational Interviewing	Motivational Interviewing was first disclosed by its developers in 1983. It's effectiveness as an adjunct to many and perhaps most forms of talk therapy and counseling is undisputed. I have received advanced training in MI and use it every session.
Making Contact	To contact me.

We are not our history.
We are who we are becoming.

Alberto Villoldo Ph.D.