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Psychology is much larger than treating mental illness or curing illnesses. It's about bringing out the best in people.
My Approach

What's it like to work with Dr. Rawson?
On this page, I’ll tell you the kind of results my clients have reported; and I’ll also give you a sense of my guiding beliefs, approach to client projects, and how I’m different than most health service providers.


Expected Results


When you work with me, you can expect to see desirable and sustainable changes in your mental and emotional well being,
including a reduction in the number and severity of symptoms that impact your quality of life and day-to-day functioning, and the development of healthier, more effective patterns of behavior.

An essential first step involves gaining a clear picture of the pattern of symptoms you are experiencing and targeting the factors that interfere with your functioning for some type of therapeutic intervention.

Often, there will be a need to pinpoint life problems and identify options for solving them, which helps you to regain a sense of control following a difficult experience.

As a consequence of developing skills for regulating emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, you will maximize opportunities for boosting your self-image and satisfaction with personal relationships.

The overall result will include alleviating symptoms associated with anxiety, stress, anger, depression and/or other disabling conditions; and fostering your personal growth and self-development.


Guiding Beliefs



Probably no single situation or condition contributes to your feelings of distress and reduced effectiveness. Rather, biological predispositions, personality or coping styles, previous experiences, learned behaviors, and physical or environmental triggers may combine to create a particular condition. The good news is that people can learn and develop very effective ways to overcome difficulties and live better lives.

People can change their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a supportive and confidential environment; within a collaborative relationship with a qualified and caring professional; and using scientifically validated procedures.

Focusing on problems is not the only or best way to achieve therapeutic results and correct what's wrong, however. Often, whatever you focus on appears bigger and stronger. Rather than trying to minimize what's worst in life, we should maximize what's best.


My Unique Approach



Different clients need different things. One size does not fit all. Each
client receives a comprehensive and coherent plan of treatment that is
tailored specifically to the client’s needs.

                 
There are myriad diagnostic and therapeutic approaches out there that promise to deliver quick cures and dramatic results. In my practice, I  utilize proven and effective techniques for assessing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions.

In addition, all of my
assessment and treatment methods incorporate the very best in expert clinical and research opinion, and benefit from good clinical judgment and common sense.

A recent client survey indicated that all respondents were Satisfied or Very Satisfied with Dr. Rawson's services;
were Likely or
Very Likely to recommend him to their friends, family members, or colleagues; and if the need arises, were Likely or Very Likely to use his services again.

However, I don't offer everything to everyone. My typical client process begins with a complementary discussion to clarify an understanding of each other and the services I offer.



:: Now that you have a better idea of how I work and the kind of results you can expect from working with me, please click here to find out about My Services.



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