My theoretical orientation and my basic assumptions about the nature of human beings is based on my life-long experiences and my core belief that people can and will change if the rewards are greater than the sacrifices. I believe that all clients can modify their feelings, attitudes, cognitive structures, and overt behaviors when positive outcomes are attractive enough to overcome the gratification of the undesirable behaviors. I recognize that helping people to change is hard work and that sometimes I cannot assist the person to change. The change process for everyone is difficult and frightening and greatly so for those who have emotional disturbances, mental illness or addictions. I believe that change comes with a client’s readiness
