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"Marriage is our last, best chance to grow up." ~JOSEPH BARTH
Couples/marriage refers to two people
involved in a committed relationship where both are looking for long
term growth and companionship. Relationships (specifically long-term
committed ones) are the perfect medium in which to grow. I subscribe to
the theory that conflict in relationships is necessary in order to move
out of boredom and stagnation. Only when one comes to the realization
that the relationship seems to be at a stalemate can one begin to
create something new and different with one’s partner. I work with the
principle of differentiation – the ability to maintain yourself while
maintaining relationships with others. I take a non-pathological view
of common difficulties in love relationships, like stalemated conflict, emotional estrangement, sexual disinterest and sexual dysfunctions,
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embrace a healthy view of human resilience, and life-long personal growth, and sexual development.
 I believe a core drive that is essential to human growth and
development is the establishment of authentic mutual connection in
relationships. Disconnection and/or chronic discord in relationships can cause
major difficulties in our lives. When one is able to develop a better
understanding of themselves, they are better able to experience psychological
well being through healthier relationships that foster growth and mutual
benefit.
My role as counselor is to work with you in a collaborative,
mutually respectful way to guide you through the process of self discovery and
self awareness. I believe in the transformative power of authentic
self-awareness. Accurate self-perception enables us to create lives
faithful to our true inner selves and in harmony with those around us.
Robert Frost wrote, “Our very life depends on
everything recurring 'til we answer from within.” Like Bill Murray in the movie
Groundhog Day, we are destined to repeat the same mistakes over and over until
we finally "answer from within" and come to know our True Self - free
of the gross distortions caused by outdated and self-limiting core beliefs and
strategies. Are you ready for the journey? 
There is no better time to call
407-260-6181
than right now to begin your journey...
Copyright © 2007 - 2019 Deborah R Goodwin, MA, LMHC, NCC
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