I am Carl H. Shubs, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and I can help:

FIND AND BE YOUR TRUE SELF:
Learn what isn't working, understand why it's not, and change things so your life does work for you.

SPECIALIZATIONS:
• Trauma/PTSD
• Depression/Anxiety
• Addictions (behaviors &substances) • Gay/Lesbian /Bisexual Issues
• Relationships • Mind/Body

PERSONAL STATEMENT – Overview
-    My primary interest in therapy is in helping you to find and be your true Self. It's like in the commercial: be all you can be. This means looking at who you really are, the relationships you are in, and what stops you from having the life you want.
-    I see therapy as a process of self-discovery: a careful, supportive exploration of how you act, think, feel, and relate to others today and how those all have been affected by your life experiences. It is also an opportunity to grow and develop new and more effective ways of interacting and communicating in your relationships. In therapy with me you may gain the awareness that comes from understanding, the freedom from outmoded patterns of acting and reacting, the strength to tolerate life's pains, and the capacity to tolerate its pleasures. The result is what I think we all want: the ability to feel good about yourself, to enjoy yourself, and to have satisfying relationships with others.
-    I see my role as an ally, guide, and navigator on your journey. I have made my own journey of self-exploration, and I see myself as continuously pursuing that voyage. I can offer support and encouragement when the going is rough, and I can also share in your pleasures and joy in living. I can help with identifying and working through obstacles, and I will work with you to increase your sense of internal harmony, to enhance your ability to relate to others honestly, openly, and deeply, and to help you feel more productive, effective, and joyful in everyday living. YOU SET THE COURSE, AND I'LL HELP YOU GET THERE.

Victims of Violent Crime
-    If you or a family member have been a victim of violent crime, I give you a place where you can feel safe and where you can honestly and openly talk about what happened to you or your family member and how it still effects you, even when your friends and family don't want to or can't stand to hear about it any longer. If you or your family member is a victim of violent crime, you may be eligible for therapy at no cost to you.

Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Issues
-    While I work with heterosexuals, as most psychologists do, I also work with many gay, bisexual, or lesbian people, both individually and in couples. very clear and comfortable with their sexual orientation, whatever that may be. If you are looking for a safe place where you can be open about who you are, I’m happy to offer you that.
-    If you are in a process of self-discovery about this, you will be the one to decide what your sexual orientation and identity is rather than have me or anyone else tell you what it is. I will be your sounding board, your dis-information advocate, your guide, and your ally.

Addictions
-    Substances (Alcohol, Marijuana (pot), Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Others)
-    Behaviors (Sex addiction, Porn, Computer addiction, Eating, Spending, Gambling, Relationships, Cutting)
-    You may need help to evaluate whether you do or don’t have difficulty with some of these substances or behaviors and what you are able to do about it.

Mind/Body
-    The mind and body are functionally identical. What you think can affect how you feel, and what you feel affects how think. I work at both levels, with people who are interested in doing that. In addition to using traditional talk therapy, I am able to work somatically (with the body) to help you resolve your emotional problems, discover deeper levels of understanding and resolution, and realize more of your potential for pleasure and joy in living.
-    For people who aren't interested in the somatic work, I am happy to stay strictly in a talk-therapy mode.

Conclusion
-    I see my role as an ally, guide, and navigator on your journey. I have made my own journey of self-exploration, and I see myself as continuously pursuing that voyage. I can offer support and encouragement when the going is rough, and I can also share in your pleasures and joy in living. I can help with identifying and working through obstacles, and I will work with you to increase your sense of internal harmony, to enhance your ability to relate to others honestly, openly, and deeply, and to help you feel more productive, effective, and joyful in everyday living.

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