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.
If you are looking for life-long results, from a transformative, experienced therapist, we may be a great fit. Choosing a therapist who is right for you is key to good therapy and it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. You have endured your struggle long enough. I am an open, non-judgmental, clinically licensed therapist specializing in anxiety, anger, depression and trauma. My traini...
Everyone needs validation and support from time to time! Deciding to seek counseling can be scary but it is an important step that can be very empowering and fulfilling! For over 20 years I have worked with people of all ages in a variety of settings to explore and teach safe, effective ways to manage and express overwhelming emotions. Whether you are experiencing significant sadness, anxiety,...
*******Accepting new clients/Immediate Availability*********** While Substance use disorder is my advanced specialty, I am intrigued and excited to work through marital issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem/confidence or any other problem. I am an African American mental health and substance use disorder therapist and enjoy working with diverse populations to offer a unique perspecti...
Are you nursing a heartbreak post-split? Considering divorce? When we are hurting emotionally, it’s near impossible to see things clearly. Sometimes, it is the things right in front of us that can be most difficult to look at. And whether we want to admit it or not, friends and family have a vested interest. That’s where I come in..my 20+ years working as a practicing clinician have taught me t...
One of my favorite quotes to live by, is "Sometimes we are tested not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths." Seeking therapy should NEVER be viewed as a weakness, but rather an opportunity to develop new strengths. My belief is that the therapeutic experience should be authentic, warm, and supportive. I encourage my clients to see the benefit of developing inner strength when...
Many of us have stories running through our head that dictate how we live our lives. I work with people to identify their stories and teach them to challenge how they’ve always thought, and how they’ve always done things. Indeed, I frequently tell my clients that I’m not in the relief and comfort business. Rather, my purpose is to provide people with the tools to experience joy and happiness....
I have a holistic and integrative approach to my practice. I specialize in working with individuals & couples that are stressed and overwhelmed seeking positive results in their mental, physical health, and relationships. You may be a high achiever with unattainable personal goals, a fatigued care giver, may have experienced some level of trauma, or find yourself in relationships that is not...
I recently left Saddleback Church where I was the Pastor of Pastoral Care for 17+years. I've been a licensed marriage and family counselor for 25+ years. I'm passionate about helping people have the abundant life. I respect the fact that everyone needs to make a personal decision about their faith but I do approach therapy using Christian perspectives and values. I was with the 82nd Airborne...
I believe effective treatment is strengths-based and collaborative. My goal is to work with you to identify your assets, talents, and passions, and use them as a foundation to promote positive change in your life. My practice incorporates solutions-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), arts-based, and mindfulness techniques. I aim to help you find the right tools to empower you in...
Drew Carson
Washington
District of Columbia
Drew Carson
Washington
District of Columbia
I help teens and adults to identify and overcome difficulties that affect their adjustment to and success in the areas of education or work, family, and peer relationships. My ideal client is someone willing to explore problem-solving, relationship-building, and leadership skills within a group (or couples) therapy session, typically involving play therapy that involves therapeutic role-playing...
Kristen Rashid
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Kristen Rashid
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
I meet clients where they are, facilitating engagement in the creative process of making art as a way to express and understand their feelings, and develop and practice coping and problem solving skills. Through this process, I help my clients navigate a range of issues including anxiety, adjustments, grief/loss, behavior difficulties, depression, and anger. In addition to working with individu...
If you are reading this then you can take pride in knowing that you’ve taken your first step toward positive change. For many, the mention of therapy provokes feelings of intimidation, vulnerability, and inadequacy. Finding the "right fit" when it comes to the client/therapist relationship, will not only help you move past these feelings, it will strengthen your ability to accept challenge and...
I am passionate about helping children and adults of all ages to find happiness and peace in their lives. I use a highly collaborative approach in which clients are actively involved in therapy. Throughout my almost 20 years of clinical practice I have experience with a broad range of concerns including autism, parenting, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, chronic pain, and general life...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience working with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Self Esteem problems, Domestic and Sexual Abuse, Schizophrenia, and other major mental health challenges. I work mostly with adults and am particularly passionate about working with Geriatric/Elderly populations and those in the LGBTQ communities. My primary types of therapy are...