Noah Watson
LCAS-A, LCMHC-A
I am glad you have come this far into your journey to better your life, family, or marriage! It would be a joy to walk alongside you as you continue in that process. My areas of clinical interest/specialty are couples counseling, pre-marital counseling, crisis counseling, teen/college counseling, pornography and other sexual issues, substance abuse counseling, and family counseling. I take a largely Existential and Emotion-Focused therapeutic approach, while also integrating techniques and knowledge from other approaches, such as Gestalt Therapy, REBT, CBT, DBT, and Person-Centered Therapy. I am also certified in both SYMBIS and Prepare-Enrich. Faith-based counseling is not
mandatory at Agape, but it is certainly available upon request.
One of the people that I look up to most is Dr. Gary Chapman, who wrote the world-famous book “The Five Love Languages.” He has always been an influence in my personal development and in my development as a counselor, which is how I came to be so passionate about marriages and couples. In addition, I am passionate about helping individuals promote self-growth so that they can reach their goals and make their dreams a reality. I have a direct approach to counseling and WILL say something about any thoughts or behaviors that are unhealthy. I have found that people appreciate a counselor who confronts unhealthy habits rather than simply affirming them or just going along with them. However, I try to do this with as much grace and understanding as
possible, and I also base everything that I do on research and clinical experience so that clients are not swayed by my opinion, but by the collective experience of people with a wealth of research, clinical experience, and education. Research states that about 72% of the progress made in counseling is determined by the relationship and connection between the client and the counselor. If what you just read sounds like what you are seeking, then I would be thrilled to put my passion, experience, and education to use as I assist you in achieving your goals.
Areas of specialization: Couples Work, Sexual Issues and Dysfunction, Pornography Addiction, Identity and Self-Worth, Childhood Trauma, and Family Conflict.
Posts by Noah . . .
What to do when your marriage is failing
Oftentimes, couples will come into my office and explain that they feel like their marriage is failing, or that years of their life have been wasted on a relationship that has left both people in a state of feeling miserable. There are always different reasons for...