Most people have trouble keeping their emotions from taking over at some point in their day. This isn’t necessarily a failure. The reason for this is oftentimes a lack of knowledge.

Being able to regulate emotions allows us to manage them more efficiently as they arise. It no longer becomes a requirement to push discomfort away for fear that it will take over. Instead, Dr. Greg helps clients discover their natural abilities to work through uncomfortable emotions before they start to run their lives.

Most people have difficulty being who they really are without a solid understanding of why. The truth is that every person faces a unique set of stressors that push us to hide away. Better to suppress our true nature than show others who may reject us.

Dr. Greg creates a comfortable space for people to explore the gap occurring within themselves, that being the space between who they really are and what they show the world. By discussing the reasons for this gap, Dr. Greg helps clients create a natural “mental bridge” so they can start acting more like who they really are without compromise.

Even the most skilled amongst us will have a situation that looks like a crisis. Whether real or perceived, once emotions cross a certain threshold, the logical part of the brain begins to shutdown, and the emotions run the show. This process typically causes chaos in people’s lives.

Dr. Greg incorporates the teaching of real, practical skills based in science and physiology to assist clients in coming back from the emotional brink. By practicing these skills, highly emotionally-charged situations become much more manageable. The emotions get worked through, and the logical part of the brain can reactivate once more.

Most people are told to “figure things out” or “you’ll be fine.” “Just stop worrying.” The truth is that high-achievers, leaders, and motivated individuals know that they will be fine. They get the job done and will get through the newest obstacle. It isn’t about being fine; rather, it’s about exploring your thoughts and emotions with someone who understands.

Dr. Greg brings this powerful skill to every session by placing himself in the shoes of the client. This allows him to better understand what someone is going through, and it allows the client to feel heard and understood. Though simple to describe, this advanced skill leads to powerful, long-lasting healing for clients.

Let’s face it: there are judgements everywhere in our world. People are very easy to criticize, and this prevents people from opening up. For high-achievers, executives, and motivated individuals, the pressure is dialed up even more. Anything that looks askew can have devastating implications in their personal and professional lives.

Dr. Greg incorporates unconditional positive regard into the therapy room to help people explore the uncomfortable sides of themselves that would normally be judged on the outside. Safe exploration of discomfort helps clients challenge uncomfortable thoughts and ineffective behaviors rather than suppress them for fear that they may be rejected by others for having them.

Highly stressful situations that leave a lasting mark on us are not easy to deal with on our own. In fact, most people try to push these memories and emotions away, falling into the trap of avoidance. This results in people feeling better in the short term (e.g. “I don’t have to think about that thing right now") while prolonging suffering in the long-term due to how trauma festers.

Dr. Greg utilizes evidenced-based practices that effectively break people out of their avoidance traps. Through appropriate exposure and/or cognitive techniques, people learn how to overcome the events that keep them stuck in suffering and go after the lives they deserve to have.