Robert Lomax

An inherent promise of the therapeutic relationship is that it offers us the possibility of grace - the opportunity to be accepted and valued for the splendid mess that we are. This is why I strive in my practice to connect individuals with the "curious paradox" that Carl Rogers spoke of - namely, "when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." In fact, my years in practice has led me to appreciate how the most impactful change in therapy comes not through the exorcising of some fundamental flaw - i.e. "I will love myself only when I am not myself" - but through fostering a deeper, more intimate relationship to ourselves, to friends and those we call family, and to our communities. I possess a gentle strength and innate curiosity that helps in establishing a connection with clients, and I utilize an integrative approach that incorporates a client-centered model with mindfulness-based, third wave cognitive behavioral therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). I am also a certified grief therapist and enjoy supporting individuals who are integrating grief and loss into their lives. With my extensive background working in private practice, community mental health and medical facilities, I am comfortable working with adults from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. In addition, I have a life-long involvement in the arts, so I welcome the opportunity to support others experiencing the unique successes and struggles that accompany the creative life.