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Suzanne Matson, MS-HRD, PHR, MA-LPC MA-Counseling Psychology, Licensed Professional Counselor MS-Human Resources Development, Professional in Human Resources PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY ABOUT ME ~ As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado with 20+ years of experience, I bring a diverse background of experience to my work. I began my career as a Securities Broker and Financial Planner at The Charles Schwab Corporation. It was there that I became interested in both Counseling Psychology and Human Resources.
A life-long learner, my belief is that our ultimate purpose is to grow in our knowledge of self and others, and the world around us. When this happens our life and relationships reflect that growth in the form of empowerment, and positive connections inside and out. I am 54 years old and have been married to my college sweetheart for 30 years. COUNSELING METHODS AND ORIENTATION ~ I am dedicated to the use of client-centered, evidence-based models of counseling. My goal is to create a trusting and non-judgmental relationship through empathy, insight, curiosity and creativity! We will identify together - the areas of growth and understanding that will allow you to accomplish your goals and bring about desired growth and change. Growth and change are challenging - and at times painful - as well as exciting. I believe that growth occurs in the collaborative processes of relationships. Relationships are a balance of both art and science and the active expression of our "knowing, being, and doing" in the world. If one of these areas is out of balance, we are out of balance resulting in stress, anxiety, depression, and other personal and relational difficulties. Most often, I use Psychoeducational Therapy and Counseling Assessments combined with personalized assignments. I employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Developmental and Attachment Theory, Family Systems Theories, and Personality Theory in relation to each clients needs and goals. EXPERIENCE ~ I bring a broad range of experience in counseling with adolescents, adults, couples in areas of personal, relationship, and child development, work, career, finances, chronic illness and sleep issues, mood disorders, educational advocacy for children with disabilities, self-esteem and all issues related to a person's identity. I specialize in relinquishment and adoption and adoptive family concerns and reunions with birth families. My calling and deepest passion are working with clients to develop personal strategies during life's transitions, challenges, and changes providing clients a sense of belonging, understanding, and feeling known and genuinely accepted. I provide Faith-based services, upon request of any client. My professional ethics are mindful and respectful of the client's faith traditions and background, first and foremost, with the understanding that a faith based counselor remains non-judgmental while engaging in meaningful conversations when scripture, faith, beliefs, and our imperfect nature result in conflict. Thank you for trusting me to share this process with you, I look forward to working with you and sharing in your present journey! |