Doctor Deacon Speaking.

Welcome.

What if I could give you a recipe for creating a strong, resilient, connected family? Over the last 25 years of working with individuals, couples, and families, I have discovered that the healthiest and most enriched families have certain characteristics and processes in common. These attributes, or “building blocks,” become the foundation for strong, lasting, satisfying relationships. When families establish a firm foundation to grow on, they strengthen their resilience, buffer stress, overcome crises, and remain emotionally connected during the best and worst of times.

All of these building blocks can be learned, developed, and nurtured over time, creating a firm foundation for growing a healthy family now and reproducing it in future generations. It is never too late to take a step forward!

Whether you are a single adult, newlyweds just starting to build your family, a couple with young children, or a single parent with teenagers, you probably have a vision for the kind of family and relationships you have always desired! Maybe you want to replicate your own childhood family, or your friend’s family, or the family of your favorite tv show! Maybe you know more about the kind of family you don’t want to be and are working hard to create something different! Maybe you feel so far behind, you wonder if you can even turn your family in a new direction, but know you need to!

If you want to build a firm foundation for your family, or need help repairing or rebuilding relationships, let’s connect and I would be happy to help you create the blueprints to reach your goals!

10 Building Blocks – Firm Foundations For Families

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Google Search Marriage Therapist Near Me: The Initial Phone Call

I believe the most beneficial therapist-patient relationship is all about a right fit. Therefore, I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to potential clients with 3 goals in mind:

To briefly assess the caller’s needs and goals for therapy

2. To educate the client about therapy and what I, specifically, offer

3. To discuss my policies and processes

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The Female. Dr. Phil

Over and over again, my clients tell me that I am not what they expected. Whether they worked with other therapists in the past, or assumed what therapy would be like based on tv shows, books, or friends’ descriptions, they quickly conclude that I am different. A few of my clients have referred to me as “the female Dr. Phil,” and while at first I was taken aback, I have started to see why.

Sharon Deacon 1/24/22 Sharon Deacon 1/24/22

Wins & Losses On and Off the Field: Athletes in Recovery

So, when Poyer came on camera for his post-game interview, suddenly I wasn’t as focused on the team loss anymore. Instead, I thought of the even bigger battle he was going to face that night and in the days ahead. Disappointments are hard for anyone, but for a person who struggles with depression, anxiety, or addiction, they can be devastating. Further, dealing with it all in the public eye and contemplating its effect on your team, job security, future career, and family adds even more pressure.

Sharon Deacon 1/10/22 Sharon Deacon 1/10/22

The Marriage Potential

Change has to start somewhere and I believe marriage is that place!

Sharon Deacon 10/7/21 Sharon Deacon 10/7/21

“DEAR EVAN HANSEN”: Family Discussion Guide