Shannon Bolton is a Counselor based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Anger Management, Bipolar Disorder, Coping Skills, Family Conflict, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Parenting, School Issues, and Weight Loss. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I believe there is a reason for all human behavior. Over time, unhealthy behavioral patterns and ineffective communication styles become “normal”; they were learned during childhood or used as defense mechanisms to help us cope during difficult times. While these behaviors are difficult to change, awareness is often the first step to seeing progress. I recognize that every person is unique; therefore I use a client centered approach during sessions and see my clients as the experts in their lives. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, techniques used in positive psychology and believe that mindfulness is beneficial as an everyday practice. Transformational Choices uses a natural and organic mind / body approach to restoring healthy emotional, behavioral, and cognitive functioning. The client and therapist are partners and work together to discover the choices necessary to reach new goals and break old patterns. Our approach to the helping relationship is especially effective in dealing w