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Personal Coaching

Personal Coaching is for those who are motivated to reach beyond their current capacities. It is for those who recognize that, in order to see beyond their known horizons, they need other eyes with other points of view. Unfortunately, in our American culture the notions of independence and self-sufficiency have been stressed to the point where we tend to believe that we are supposed to be able to figure it out ourselves or to somehow already have the know-how to automatically solve our problems. A personal coach can help you clarify your various ambitions, whether they are in the realms of career, relationship, personal health, education, family relationships or parenting. We will help you identify which skills are necessary to attain your goals and design practices that will lead you to the fulfillment of your vision.

Professional Coaching

As the world of commerce changes at a rate unimaginable even a few years ago, it is increasingly difficult to stay connected to fundamental skills and values. To compete succesfully we must sustain and improve our ability to speak and listen effectively; cooperate and coordinate with one another efficiently; maintain dignity and respect in the workplace; and lead others in increasingly powerful and creative ways. Because of the abundant availability of information and the number of options available to us in business, the only thing that will set any of us apart from others in the marketplace is how we handle these basic skills.

As professional coaches we are able to assist our clients to be clear about their ambition so that decisions they make are guided by a deeply rooted connection with their core values. We are able to help our clients read the world in such a way as to anticipate interruptions or breakdowns while there is still time to act. We can help our clients design practices which will enable them to accumulate the necessary skills for reaching their goals. We are committed to being a source of centered and generative vision for the business people in our community.

Clay Watkins provides professional coaching services to those who may not need traditional therapy services, yet still want help overcoming obstacles to success in their career or business. Phone us at (805) 546-2656 to see how coaching can assist you.

For online information on professional coaching see www.newventureswest.com.

BBS Licensure Coaching

Licensing requirements for MFTs and LCSWs change often with the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences, so it is important to have someone to go to for the most up to date BBS information, coaching and good old-fashioned moral support.

Our director, Clay Watkins, incorporates knowledge training, relaxation, and humor into his approach to coaching. His ability to orient the candidate to the basic concerns of the test makes it possible for the candidates to focus on those practices that will be most effective in preparing them for a successful examination. His background in solution-focused therapy also enables him to offer effective approaches to reducing stress and discomfort during the examination process.

For online information about the licensing process for MFTs, see the BBS MFT Written Exam Candidate Handbook (Acrobat Reader required). Also, see online information regarding the BBS MFT Written Clinical Vignette Examination Handbook.

Our director, Clay Watkins, M.A. LMFT, a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Our director, Clay Watkins, LMFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He provides individual, couples and family counseling. He specializes in anxiety-related difficulties including panic attacks, post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and phobias. He has advanced training and a decade of experience utilizing EMDR to treat trauma, and his unique brand of counseling integrates a solution-focused perspective that often speeds up the therapy process compared to more traditional forms of counseling. (BBS License #: MFC 37239)
Clay's Curriculum Vitae

Clay coordinates referrals to a network of experienced and qualified counselors with a variety of specialties to meet your specific needs. Contact him today and start creating a better life for you and your family.

Philosophy

At Village Counseling Center we believe most people have the resources to solve their problems. At times, however, a trauma or broken relationships or even the normal pressures of life can cause us to lose sight of our strengths; obscuring our natural ability to problem solve. Counseling provides a safe place where clients can regain their perspective, find acceptance, and challenge themselves to grow. And though true growth does require significant effort and courage, we at Village Counseling Center believe happiness is worth the price. Call us and begin building a better life, one risk at a time.

Learn more about Solution-Focused Therapy

Learn more about EMDR and the treatment of trauma, fear and anxiety