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Hi, I'm Dr. Dave Russell. I am a psychologist who specializes in intensive psychotherapy and coaching focused on getting to the root and core of your problems. Instead of the traditional 45-minutes-once-a-week talk therapy model, we use 90-minute and 3-HOUR SESSIONS to help you achieve up to 3 months of therapy in each session. So even if you have been in regular talk therapy for months or years without getting to the core, you have an alternative. You need to know that - with the right help and some hard work - you can get rid of your emotional baggage so completely that you will not be able to get yourself upset about your worst memory, your most challenging situation or your most sensitiv

At Mindful Transformations LLC, our approach to Psychotherapy is grounded in empathy, mindfulness, and evidence-based practices. We recognize that each individual comes with unique experiences, challenges, and goals, which is why we offer personalized therapy tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients. Our therapists utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and solution-focused therapy, among others, to help clients explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a safe and supportive environment.

I am truly honored to work with individuals and couples from all backgrounds and orientations. I am also proud to partner with underserved populations such as those in law enforcement, the military, faith based and LGBTQIA+ communities. I respect and honor you as the expert in your own life and will create a space that is safe, affirming, and authentic.

I create a caring, safe, empathetic environment for you to share your story, you are not alone. Together we will look at the hidden dynamics of your situation which may have been passed down from previous generation. Then I will assist you to stand in you power which will help you to make the necessary adjustments so that you can move forward in a new healthier, happier direction.

As a mental health counselor I provide Psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups. In my 30+ years of clinical practice, I have continued to expand upon my philosophy of human development and the expansion of each person’s capacity. Working with a collaborative approach, I assist my clients in building skills and strategies as together we uncover their uniqueness, and passion, while developing their purpose and potential. Through observation and positive feedback, my process, “The Five Steps For Healthy Change” was created to assist individuals of all ages and stages in moving from “Crisis To Capacity”. Come join me to begin the process of healthy change, one stage at a time.

Psychotherapy is where you will meet with an individual therapist to establish goals and work with on these goals each week so you are on the path to making progress. Psychotherapy looks into what the presenting problems are and how you can manage what is getting in the way of living your best life. We have worked with an array of presenting problems so you can bet one of our therapists has treated a similar presenting problem and has experience guiding you through your goals.

Couples tell me that I am unlike most other therapists because I work in-office and don't offer teletherapy and they were grateful to find someone who believes in-office work is optimal. My clients tell me that they feel supported and comfortable in our sessions and that I have the ability to keep track of the important details of their lives. Our work pays dividends to you as you develop lifelong tools to: manage conflict, improve communication, lower stress, and reduce anxiety and depression. We will work together to help you become empowered with the confidence to take care of yourself while also “juggling” life’s commitments, resulting in you finally getting the life that you want.

My therapy approach is well suited to help you understand yourself and others better. I will guide you to experience your own insights about the nature of thought and how your thinking contributes to your experience of life, moment by moment. I also provide a variety of resources for you so that you feel supported while you go through the process. You could say that I offer a psycho-spiritual approach.

Taking a patients medical , family background and history to diagnos a problem. I have the patient write out their thoughts, fantasies and dreams to investigate the subconscious. Psycotherapy takes alot of introspection and is a long term therapy designed to help the patient to gain a greater understanding of themselves and their life. It is not for mmdiate changes and not just for the patient who is mentallly ill or in crisis. It is designed to help the patient know themselves and make decisions conducive to their self empowerment, value system and life goals.

We gain a large part of our worldview before turning 8 years old. This is when we think more black and white and take everything at face value, before the ability of abstract thought. How we understand the world at that point is based on our life experiences and the people around us. That worldview changes how we experience and perceive life thereafter. During sessions, you will explore how the past connects with present thinking. Using modalities such as CBT, narrative therapy, and rational emotive therapy, we can challenge the thoughts that negatively affect you, and rewrite ‘stories’ in your life with a new understanding of the situations, thus changing your perspective and how you feel.

I see individuals and couples in both a private practice and telehealth setting. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for change. I provide a safe and open space for individuals to process their experiences in order to better understand themselves, which helps people to evolve and have a more satisfying life. I practice from a Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Interpersonal theoretical orientations.

I have learned several models of therapy, and apply various models at different times depending on the clients situation and needs. Psychotherapy in essence is a relationship that is built on trust, understanding, and compassion between the client and the therapist,. Once this is established, both the client and therapist can move forward to better understanding the roots of the problem, and make changes to bring successful outcomes for achieving the goals and lifestyle changes the client seeks.

A fulfilling, meaningful life. Many of us yearn for it and have struggled for it, with little success. Perhaps anxiety, fear, or depression get in your way. Maybe you're wrestled down by unwanted, unpleasant memories of a difficult past. For some, the pathway may be blocked by the effects of alcohol or drug use. Has anger often knocked you off balance? My approach to psychotherapy, which relies heavily on research-supported methods in the Cognitive-Behavioral, Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) traditions, seeks to restore your path to that meaningful life by helping you navigate those painful emotions, thoughts, memories and experiences that seem to hold you back.

I've been practicing psychotherapy for more than 35 years. My therapeutic approach is to first of all help people to feel comfortable and safe with me, as these are the ingedients that promote trust and the freedom to be open and vulnerable. My style of engagement with patients is interactive and collaborative; we will work together to understand the nature and sources of your psychological distress as well, most importantly, to explore behavioral changes that you can begin to make that optimize your ability to live in a way that satisfies your adult aims and needs. I'm most committed to helping you become the "artist of your life." Learn more about my practice at www.ThriveTherapydoc.com

James Hillman once said, "We've had a hundred years of psychotherapy and the world is getting worse." While there are many occasions where the validation and listening endemic to psychotherapy makes sense, there are times where we over assume that "feeling better" and "changing behavior" are the same. Grey Matters International, Inc. goes after the forgotten brain laws to behavior change that therapists miss when processing hours and hours of dialogues with people. Utilizing a cutting edge technology to facilitate the emotional process of change, we can make the therapy process way more effective, faster, and with less money spent. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.