Joseph G Delatte

Walking into a counselor’s office can be a difficult first step to problem resolution. I begin by having the client describe the immediate issue and some background. Then, we set goals and methods-some of which are concrete, e.g., developing a habit of exercise and modes of coping. Addressing relationship issues is often simply a matter of helping an individual ask him or herself, “What do I need? Is it healthy ? How am I asking for it to be met? Regarding children, techniques include behavior modification, talk, and play therapy. Parents are an integral part of this process. One specialty is helping children and adolescents with stresses caused by life events, anxiety, and depression. My doctorate in Child Development has aided in understanding the whole child-intellectual, social, and emotional. In the time I have been in this profession, I have worked with adults with mood and anxiety.