Do you want to be more of an author of your own life story as you navigate problematic emotions, thoughts, and patterns? I focus on empowering you to find your voice and explore the stories that shape identity including culture, sexuality, gender, spirituality, loss, and other ways we make sense of our world. I enjoy creating a warm, supportive space focused on increasing positive emotions,...
Group therapy and counseling occur when individuals are brought together with a licensed mental health provider to work through similar challenges and possibly find support from each other.
I have experience working with several populations including adolescents and young adults. I mostly use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person Centered Therapy. However, I believe therapy is most helpful when it is holistic and customized for each individual. I often add aspects of other treatment models to my treatment plan and tend to include creative/expressive activities t...
If you are looking for help then you have some idea of how you would like things in your life to be different. It may be "I want to feel less depressed and more engaged with life." It may be related to eating issues; whether anorexia, bulimia, overeating, or obsession with healthy food. Depression, anxiety and other emotions are so much a part of eating issues and all will prevent you from maki...
"Art can permeate the very deepest part of us, where no words exist" -Eileen Miller. I believe in the creative process as a powerful tool for facilitating self-expression, self-discovery, and self-fulfillment by integrating one's physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health. I incorporate a variety of modalities, such as Art Therapy (no prior art training necessary), Play Therapy, and Sand...
Andrea Wainer
New York
New York
Andrea Wainer has worked with people impacted by narcissistic spectrum disorders for her entire career. She provides support and coaching to victims of narcissistic abuse. She has worked and lived abroad (New York, Hong Kong, London, Singapore and Tokyo) with people divorcing narcissists. Andrea researches, trains, supervises, coaches and opines in judicial process involving character disordere...
Curtis Terry
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
If it is time to reorient your life course, allow me to assist you. My goal is to assist you in establishing inner peace. I view counseling from a tripartite approach where I assist my clients with self-awareness, gaining knowledge, and developing skills that may assist them with strategies to manage effectively and successfully the various transitions experienced in life. I believe people long...
Feeling frustrated as you tackle new experiences with less-than-desirable results? Perhaps your old routines aren't serving you as well as they once did. It's time to stop going around the same old block! As we grow through new experiences, old habits may need some updating. That's where our work comes in. Together, with your willingness to work and my calm, compassionate guidance, we can work ...
Every counselor, if they are honest, is seeking a client who is intelligent, funny, motivated, and has strong interpersonal skills. I am happy to work with those people, but I specialize in the more difficult cases. I like working with people who have had bad counseling experiences in the past. Those who know that they need change, but are unsure how to go about making those changes. Counseling...
Crossroads Counseling
Tulsa
Oklahoma
I have been a mental health professional since 1993 and worked with many different populations and personal, emotional issues including depression, anxiety, substance abuse and trauma. EMDR trained, trauma and the subsequent symptoms of depression, anxiety and substance abuse have become my main area of therapeutic focus. Everyone has life situats...
Emotions can get the best of you. Maybe you regret some things, have trouble in relationships, or legal issues. You're a concerned parent and want your son or daughter to control emotions, make responsible decisions and live out their potential. Are friends or family concerned about your drug and/or alcohol use? You hope for the day things get better, or maybe you’ve lost hope. Imagine feeling...
Therapy allows you to be vulnerable and explore your feelings in a safe, non-judgmental environment and identify the barriers that are keeping you from reaching your goals. I believe the theraputic relationship with your therapist is paramount to create the space to safely work through the challenges you are facing. Whether you are struggling from anxiety, depression, trauma, or stressful life...
You've tried meeting with "trauma therapists," but it can be so hard to find the right person when you feel like they don't get your lifestyle. Moreso when you're a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, the kink community, or the ethical non-monogamy/poly community. Nobody should have to live with the pain of shame, sadness, worry, or mistrust that comes from having survived traumas. Everyone deser...
This is a huge step you have taken to begin your healing process! Childhood trauma disconnects us from the truth of who we are. We believe that somehow the hurt we experienced is our fault, we are not good enough, worthless, we don’t matter, or we should have tried harder, etc. Without healing, these beliefs follow us far into adulthood. We are left repeating dysfunctional family dynamics, copi...
**Please note I am not accepting any new clients until March 2021.** As your therapist I can provide support, help you develop problem-solving skills, and collaborate to find effective coping strategies. Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support...
Stasia Gorden
Los Angeles
California
We’ve experienced growing up with our parents being guarded about sex, having their views of what it means to be in a committed relationship, and past trauma that's impacting our current relationships... and so goes on an intergenerational cycle of misinformation and challenges when it comes to being in a fulfilling relationship. Do you feel uncomfortable talking about sex or sexual issues you’...