John Edwards (he/him/his)

Brainspotting is a psychotherapy modality that works with the brain and body (somatic) to help you heal and recover from negative and traumatic experiences as well as bring clarity to emotional confusion and ambivalence regarding the issues in one’s life. Brainspotting engages in neurobiological and emotional processes that allows the person to access the deepest recesses of the emotional brain or limbic system where unprocessed trauma and negative experiences are stored and allows for healing.

I am a Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist (CGT). I am the first Black psychotherapist in the world to become a CGT. The Gottman Method for couples counseling is a research based couples counseling modality that can help couples and other "non traditional" relationships repair, reconnect and revitalize. It is a leading edge treatment that can be used to work through just about any problem including communication issues, infidelity, trauma and substance abuse.

Interpersonal Neurobiology is designed to help people understand their emotions and general life functioning within the context of multiple professional disciplines. IPNB psychotherapy involves integrating knowledge from disciplines as diverse as computer science, sociology, anthropology, linguistics, mental health and several others. Each discipline contributes a unique set of knowledge that help us live an integrative and fulfilling life.

I am a Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist (CGT). I am the first Black male psychotherapist and in the world to become a CGT. The Gottman Method for couples counseling is a research based couples counseling modality that can help couples and other "non traditional" relationships repair, reconnect and revitalize. It is a leading edge treatment that can be used to work through just about any problem including communication issues, infidelity, trauma and substance abuse.

Do you spend a ton of time doing the following: 1. Worrying about stuff that hasn't happened 2. Worrying that bad things will happen 3. Negative "Nellie" can't ever seem to find or see the positive 4. Avoid lots of events activities because you're afraid it will end in some type of disaster? These are some typical signs of anxiety. Many people take medications for anxiety but counseling can get your physiological system and brain to work as intended.

Do you spend a ton of time doing the following: 1. Worrying about stuff that hasn't happened 2. Worrying that bad things will happen 3. Negative "Nellie" can't ever seem to find or see the positive 4. Avoid lots of events activities because you're afraid it will end in some type of disaster? These are some typical signs of anxiety. Many people take medications for anxiety but counseling can get your physiological system and brain to work as intended.

Do you spend a ton of time doing the following: 1. Worrying about stuff that hasn't happened 2. Worrying that bad things will happen 3. Negative "Nellie" can't ever seem to find or see the positive 4. Avoid lots of events or activities because you're afraid it will end in some type of disaster? These are some typical signs of anxiety. Many people take medications for anxiety but counseling can get your anxious physiological system and brain to work as intended.

Do you spend a ton of time doing the following: 1. Worrying about stuff that hasn't happened 2. Worrying that bad things will happen 3. Negative "Nellie" can't ever seem to find or see the positive 4. Avoid lots of events activities because you're afraid it will end in some type of disaster? These are some typical signs of anxiety. Many people take medications for anxiety but counseling can get your physiological system and brain to work as intended.

Have you experienced a frightening event (recent or long ago) that left you feeling helpless, thoughts that you would die or be badly hurt? Are you now experiencing flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, nightmares and you've become a "different person?" Further evaluation and discussion is needed as you may have PTSD or another trauma disorder which requires professional help in order to recover. The symptoms just won't go away but you probably already know that. Learn to face the FEAR!

Are you experiencing any of the following in your relationship? 

Loneliness Isolation Disconnection Frustrating arguments Difficulty solving problems
 Lack of intimacy and romance

 If yes, are you willing to work as if you’re training for a marathon to make changes in your relationship? 

 Couples counseling means a true commitment to yourself and your partner(s) to transform the dynamics and patterns in your relationship. Learn how to be the best possible partner.

Many people use food to manage their emotions but are not fully aware that this is occurring. I work with individuals who sense that their relationship with food is not quite right. Perhaps this week tomatoes are bad. Next week it's the latest diet or eating clean week. Learn to understand your connection between emotional difficulties and how you use food. Transition into a more regulated way of living your life.