Be Curious and …

Hello again. More background on me is that I have known I wanted to be a therapist since I was in high school. I suppose there are many reasons why it wasn’t until my late 30’s and early 40’s that I finally decided to pursue a degree in the field of mental health. Suffice it to say I am very glad I found this place in my life. I have worked in sales, higher ed, non-profit, substance use counseling, and project management in construction amongst other varying types of work.

The truth is in all of my previous jobs I found myself most enjoying the people I worked with. I gravitated towards getting to know their lives and stories and building relationships with my colleagues regardless of our day to day tasks. I suppose these have been the signs since the beginning. This entire journey has helped shape me and build me into the person I am today, and for that I am grateful.

I don’t seen all my time working however. I mostly being with my spouse, Sara and our little human Josie. I also, despite my best efforts, love spending time with our seemingly always a puppy “Blue.”

Why Be Curious and …

While it’s an often misattributed quote, “be curious, not judgmental” is the essence of what I strive for as a therapist and what I wish for my clients in their relationships with self and others.

I always want people to “be curious” with others, while the “and …” leaves open for what comes next. Be curious and kind? courageous? listen? honest? The point is that if we are open to the challenge and growth of therapy we can be curious and respond with whatever makes the most sense in that situation. Curiosity and NOT judgement can be the guide.