Counseling

Dr. Crawford also sees individuals and couples in counseling. However, as with his other services, he doesn’t fit the mold of a “traditional therapist.” For example, clients describe his style as very interactive and conversational. He believes that those who choose to work with him are looking for more than a sympathetic ear, or a place where they can be heard and their feelings validated. While listening and validating feelings are sometimes important, Dr. Crawford feels that his clients are looking for a new perspective on whatever problem is troubling them. Given this, he will make sure he understands your experience of the problem and any past experiences that may have contributed to the issue. He will then want to know what you want out of counseling, or how you want to be different as a result of working with him. From that point on, he will give you his best thoughts on how to accomplish this. Of course, given that everything we think, do, say, and feel is influenced by how the brain processes information, Dr. Crawford will often share his philosophy on “Life from the Top of the Mind” and how this relates to both the problem and the solution. If you find this valuable, he will continue to allude to this perspective as yet another way of accomplishing your goals. Regardless, however, he will always honor what resonates with you, and his goal will always be to talk himself out of a job, meaning that he will want you to leave this experience of working with him with a new perspective on achieving your goals, as well as practical tools you can apply in the future. If this sounds like something that you would like to learn more about, feel free to contact him to discuss your situation, or to set up an appointment.