Live Creatively | Express Authentically
Tim Hollar,
LPC-MHSP
“We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.” ~ Carl Rogers
I strive to offer a mental health counseling experience that is authentic and open. I practice psychotherapy with awe towards my clients and their ability to grow. Part of what led me to counseling was a love of stories in music, movies, and in each new person I met. I believe that creative expression through our stories is central to understanding ourselves and communicating to others. Change occurs through creativity, curiousity, appreciation, and reaching for help outside of ourselves. I believe that in individual and couples counseling we can become aware of our strengths, values, and dreams in order to act more genuinely and to have positive relationships.
Individual Counseling
I believe humans are inherently filled with strength and are trying their best. I use strength-focused therapy, narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help individuals understand their stories, their behaviors, and how to utilize their values and strengths to overcome and harness their struggles.
Couples Counseling
I am trained in Gottman Level I for couples and integrate the Gottman method into my work with couples. I believe that the key to building strong relationships is to foster a culture of appreciation, acceptance, and then to build a shared meaning together. All couples have conflict, and couples counseling can help couples stand strong in appreciation of each other as individuals and as a team.