Q and A with Joshua Dotter, LMSW
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Does negative self-talk or life changes bring you down?
Therapy can help! Joshua Dotter, LMSW at Forward Counseling, uses various techniques to help clients understand themselves and their experiences.
Build trust, safety, and self-compassion in a non-judgmental environment.
Develop strengths, set goals, and navigate challenges to increase fulfillment in life.
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