Temet Nosce Focus
Anger
Do you have anger control issues? Has your anger caused you legal problems? Do you find yourself irritable much of the time?
Addiction
Do you or a loved one have a substance use disorder which is controlling your life? Is there an increase in use and inability to stop alcohol or drug use?
Depression
Does life seem meaningless to you? Do you have difficulty getting out of bed in the morning, loss of appetite or thoughts that you might be better off dead?
Trauma
Have you been a victim of abuse? Are you a veteran diagnosed with PTSD? Do you live with hypervigilance and find yourself triggered by external people and events. EMDR can help!
About Temet Nosce counseling
Temet Nosce is Latin for "know yourself". Counseling is about becoming a student of yourself and understanding where you have come from in order to know where you want to go. Many people find themselves mired in the past which keeps them from enjoying the present. Often times we learn maladaptive coping skills and unhealthy ways of trying to get needs met. This may manifest as an addiction of some sort or as codependency in relationships. Trying to hold on to outdated beliefs can also produce anger, depression and anxiety. The first step in counseling involves getting your story told and uncovering your narrative. As a therapist I will act as your guide on this journey. I use Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused therapies to help you understand ways in which you are "stuck" and to learn how to draw on innate character strenths and change unhelpful beliefs.
About the Therapist
John-Mark Meulman
Testimonials
Client Feedback
Trauma Intensives
Chronic pain and addiction
I don’t believe there are any simple solutions for addicts who present with chronic pain issues. As an inpatient therapist, I encountered several addicts who suffered from chronic pain related to previous injuries and/or surgeries. For many the addiction began around an opiate prescription intended to provide relief. This continues to be a huge problem Read more about Chronic pain and addiction[…]
Emotional Vocabulary
When I began my own counseling in my mid-twenties my therapist asked me ‘how do you feel?’ and my reply was “bad”. She told me ‘bad is not a feeling’ to which I replied “lady that’s all I’ve got!’ I simply did not have the emotional vocabulary to describe what was going on with me Read more about Emotional Vocabulary[…]
Understanding your anger
Anger is a scary emotion for many people. I find that many people don’t really know what to do with feelings of anger. Anger can be repressed which often creates a build-up and manifests in rage. Anger can be turned inward which leads to depression. Anger can also be held onto which becomes resentment. I Read more about Understanding your anger[…]
Addiction is a disease
Despite significant advances in neuroscience with insight into how the brain works, many people still have difficulty accepting that addiction is a disease. The problem seems to be one of accountability. If I believe that addiction is a choice I can remain dispassionate to those afflicted with it. The American Medical Association has recognized alcoholism Read more about Addiction is a disease[…]