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      <image:caption>It’s essential that we look at all the varied influences on life that impact thoughts and behavior. No one lives on an island and there are many influences that directly affect how we feel and what we do. We believe it is important to consider these influences during the counseling and treatment process.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Services - “I appreciate the support that you have been to me.  My relationships have improved since we first began to meet, so I am overall happy with our sessions!”  “I’m at a good place and feel it’s gonna continue.  Thanks for all the insight and perspective…ways of making me look at things, it has helped tremendously.” “I am thankful for my experience with you. Thank you, Matt for everything.” “It was good to talk with you today, it made me feel a lot better. Have been able to control my frustration better.”   “I have taken action on applying what I've learned during counseling with you. Thank you.”    “Thank you for getting to know me, I appreciate our time.” “Thank you for the work you put into this.” “I appreciate you spending time with me over the past sessions, talking out some of things bothering me has been helpful.” “Meeting with you really helped me center myself and process the deeper levels of my life and future.”</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Some Broadway fun at the Altria! Always a kid at heart, beautiful venue!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Support and encouragement fuel the journey. Affirm generously. Walk patiently. Love warmly.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Spring is a great time for a bike ride along the Gulf of Mexico. Weather is perfect!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The end of Summer is here. It’s hard letting go and reaching for the next that life offers. Be strong and courageous, hold on when hope fades.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Once buried, beauty arises. Reclaim the pain of yesterday to the opportunity you have today.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Provider - In Person or Telehealth Appointments Available PSYCHOTHERAPY Individual Family COUNSELING Couples EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE COUNSELING</image:title>
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      <image:title>Provider - S. Matthew Brown MA, LMFT, LMHP I have a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University. My Master’s program had a family systemic emphasis, but also equipped me to effectively address the complex and interwoven issues that individuals face. I have over 25 years experience working with clients of all ages. It is my hope that you will embrace the opportunity to get to know yourself and find ways of living that foster satisfaction, joy and fulfillment, that ultimately leads to enduring happiness.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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