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| Welcome to the counseling practice of Will Cowdrey, and thank you for your interest in my services. My private practice is an open and affirming setting to all individuals. The following is a brief description of my services and my background as a therapist. Please feel free to call me for more information (406-549-1781). |
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I believe that we all have the natural ability to take part in the healing of ourselves, but that ability is sometimes blocked by physical pain, confusion, depression, fear, anger, anxiety, and emotional dis-ease stimulated by our past and present life experiences. Issues of grief and loss, fear of failure in trying something new, and/or the emotional and psychological trauma associated with our experiences were some of the obstacles that often keep us individuals from getting on with our personal and/or work lives. |
| Sometimes we need a guide who accompanies on our healing journey, offering questions, directions, suggestions, and support to stimulate the insights, answers, and self-reliance that are within us. " It is not enough to survive and push through our days, but to enjoy and thrive in life. Like any guide, I have a variety of tools and skills that I use at different times to support your desire for healing and resolve. Some of those tools include: Insight oriented therapy is helpful in your gaining an understanding of the emotional and psychological issues preventing you from resolving your issues. Cognitive therapy assists you in changing your attitudes and perspectives about yourself and the challenges you now face by replacing the unhelpful beliefs, and developing and gaining new perspectives, and attitudes about your current issues or problems. Behavioral therapy provides you with choices of new behaviors you can act on to make the changes necessary for your peace of mind and well-being, now and in the future. Constructive Living offers you ways of thriving in the world and living fully, not just surviving or "getting through" each day. Combining the mind and the body through relaxation and imagery exercises will allow you to have a sense of calm and harmony in the body and the mind, while you envision what you wish to heal, as well as, how you wish to heal. Relaxation and imagery are very important in the reduction of emotional and physical pain, as well as adopting "best case scenarios" for you, in the present and the future. |
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The above tools can be used to reduce stress and anxiety, stimulate insight and promote overall well-being. I can assist you in learning techniques that allow your mind and body to work together toward your healing goals. There are other ways and solutions to your issues that we can use, in your healing process. Ultimately, we work as a team. "Pain, whether emotional or physical is not fun. We all want our pain to go away, and the sooner the better." |
| So how long does the counseling process take? This depends on the depth of your issues and your individual needs. I am skilled in Brief Therapy, which allows change to occur over a short period of time, in a nurturing and compassionate manner, by gaining insight and understanding of the skills and positive behaviors you already possess and the ways you take care of issues in your everyday life. Once again, it depends on where you wish to go in your healing journey. The short time you and I spend in my office allows us to see where you are at in your healing/resolve process, and as in any journey, make corrections in direction, as well as , celebrate your accomplishments. |
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I will often give you homework/heartwork that will give you some structure and direction between our sessions in my office, and is sometimes helpful in accelerating your healing and resolution of issues. I have interests and expertise's in a variety of issues that can be helped by counseling. As you might be aware, there are many studies that have shown the direct relationship of stress and physical tension in the body, and emotional dis-ease of the mind, to physical ailments of the body. |
| Thank you for taking the time and having the interest in my services. Please call me and we can discuss your specific needs on the phone, and how I might be of help to you. We will make an appointment at that time, if appropriate. Because of my varied schedule, I am not available to be seen without an appointment. If I can't serve you, I will help you find the services you need. I appreciate your commitment to caring for yourself, which is shown by your interest in my services. Will Cowdrey, MS, LCPC, PLLC 913 SW Higgins, Suite 104A Missoula, MT 59803-6839 (406) 549-1781 |
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