Yvonne Nuffer

I am a licensed therapist with a Master’s Degree in counseling. I am also a registered play therapist.In my previous career as a special education teacher, I was moved by the overwhelming need of both the children and parents when faced with special needs. I am familiar and comfortable working with people who have physical and emotional characteristics that require unique strategies for coping. Also, as an adoptive parent, I understand the unique attachment demands placed on families learning to navigate issues not often seen outside that setting.I also understand what it means for individuals who have to live with depression and trauma, or who struggle with problems ranging from relationship dysfunction to PTSD. I would be honored to walk through whatever situations you are facing to help you develop strategies for those issues.I am a mother of three children, married for over 30 years. I am a committed Christian, and while that characterizes my life, I understand that not everyone shares my beliefs. I respect the beliefs of all of my clients whether they share my worldview or not, and my beliefs do not prohibit me from helping others regardless of whatever issues they are facing.

I have many tools in my therapy tool kit, including methods ranging from EMDR to cognitive behavior therapy. My goal for my clients is always to help them discover the source of their difficulty while giving them strategies to being living to their fullest potential. This means different things for every client, and my approach is always customized to the needs of each client.

In our first session, clients can expect a warm, caring, and open-minded therapist. From the first session I work to help clients engage with the therapeutic process, and we discuss what they want to achieve from our times together. We will discuss the needs that inspired them to seek therapy, and begin setting up a pathway appropriate to their needs.