Every day I am privileged to observe the effect of counseling in the lives of my clients. What do I see? I see shoulders relax as people soften their attitudes about their need to be perfect. I share the excitement of a client's new relationship. I walk through the valley of grief alongside people whose hearts are so broken they don't know how they will survive such loss. I witness new ideas arise in the minds of children and teens as they see solutions to problems. I listen to people who feel too down to get up in the morning begin to awaken with a glimmer of hope that they might enjoy life again. I listen to stories of pain and risk as people do that which they are afraid to do.

I am grateful to offer my counseling expertise and skills to people who hurt and want to feel better. I bring 25+ years of experience as a teacher, parent, and counselor (14+years) into my work with you. I use the breadth and depth of my life experience to listen with understanding to what you are going through. As we talk, you get to know yourself a little bit more. Each day, each encounter offers opportunities to heal the past, be more content with the present, and determine what you want for your future.

I work with children, adults, couples, and families and I am especially skilled treating issues including:

• Adoption (trans-racial, LGBT, and families with both biological and adopted children)
• Anxiety and Depression
• Children, Teens, and Young Adults
• Major Illness and Loss
• Intimacy and Relationships
• Parenting
• Separation and Divorce
• Trauma
• Every woman who wants to be her own best friend

Cathy Roberts, LCPC     301-651-0019