I have had the privilege of working with people of multiple cultures, races, and ages. I have been licensed in 5 states. This has given me exposure to many cultures and regions. As a result, I tend to get along with most clients. I work with brief problems in daily living to issues that include complex medical issues/trauma. I connect with moth people. I work with both adults and relationships. I don't expect people to change their "personality". I strive to help people find what works best for them, not what works for me.
My specialty is understanding you and what works best for you. I don't assume that any approach is right for anyone, it has to be personally developed for you People tend to be their own worst enemies. I try to help you fix that. I don't want mini-me's, I want you to be you at your best. Together we can make progress.
I am a person too. I don't pretend to know everything. Like you, I have had my own challenges and appreciate yours. Over 30+ years of practice, I have learned people are different and I am flexible in my approach. I am easy-going, approachable, and caring. Despite my easygoing nature, I have an excellent academic background. Solid science guides my practice.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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I feel really really helpful and I haven't felt that way with a counselor in.. probably ever I'm going to be honest
Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Edward for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, co
Dr. Wilfong was patient in listening and understanding my needs. Kind and relatable. I felt comfortable speaking with Dr. Wilfong my first session and have scheduled further appointments.
Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Edward for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and sleeping disorders