Stanley Kisiel

My communication style

Listening is central to communicating. Being informed by curiosity, caring, and compassion makes it more like art appreciation, with you as the artist. I try to understand how your symptoms are working for you. Understanding the problem as your solution validates your perspective, and understanding the emotional necessity is key.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was sitting in a presentation of a newer approach called family therapy. It had a unique focus on the family system as the context and catalytic cog in the development of what might be called maladaptive discontent. I felt vindicated, now having a way to expand my understanding of what's driving me.

My goals for you

Perhaps what led you to get in your car or pick up the phone might be a starting place. I encourage you to formulate three problem statements, which could be enough to get us started, at least providing three directions for further inquiry and explication, with a tentative idea of the preferred resolution for each.

Our first session

After requisite paperwork and rule setting, we will hopefully have time to hear about how you decided to talk with me, essentially what brings you here, who you are, and what you hope to change through our working together.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White
• Christian