Addiction is a treatable, chronic disease. Genetics, brain chemistry, environmental factors, and life experiences all play a role in the disease, and past trauma is often at the root of many addictions. For many who struggle with addiction, it can be helpful to know that risk factors and levels vary by person, but like any chronic condition, focusing on the cause and the symptoms in treatment offer the best chance for recovery.
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We specialize in child and adolescent psychology! MPS is an outpatient psychotherapy clinic in Woodbury that specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults with mental health concerns. We commonly treat the following concerns: Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder), Anxiety Disorders (Generalized, Separation, Social, Phobias, Panic), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder...
Since 2004, I have worked with adults, adolescents, and children and families. I received my Master's degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Art therapy from Naropa University. I have experience helping people navigate a breadth of issues including anxiety, depression, severe and persistent mental illness, trauma, grief, transitions, and co-occurring mental health...
Hello I am a social worker/therapist. I've been working and assisting people, with over 20 years of clinical experience. I enjoy working with all ages, ethnicity, and orientations. I will listen without judgement to what you have to say. I will offer coping skills to assist in daily living. I can offer a safe and comfortable environment for you to begin your journey to wellness. I have...
Teletherapy available! Relationships can be a great source of health and joy, because they can help us feel fulfilled and connected with others. When relationships are in conflict, it can also be a great source of anxiety or sadness. As a relationship specialists, we focus on strengthening communication skills and increasing your own insight, to help you achieve greater connection and intimacy....
My first goal as a therapist is to help you relate to yourself with more compassion, replacing harsh self judgement with eager curiosity. As this develops, we will work together to gain a better understanding of the underlying issues that lead to anxiety, depression, and other challenges to happiness. By helping you see yourself more clearly, you can live a more genuine, meaningful life, with...
Accepting new clients for video sessions during COVID-19 shut-down. While the coronavirus outbreak impacts each of us, individuals who have experienced prior traumatic events, and those predisposed to depression, anxiety, and traumatic stress response, are uniquely vulnerable. Managing these conditions in the context of a complex global health crisis presents a unique challenge. With over 18 ye...
Our culture can place extreme and undue pressure on us to perform at extremely high levels, whether in our jobs, our relationships, or our families. Many times these expectations require us to ignore the limitations of being human, and as a result, we live with a persistent fear of not being enough. Relearning how to work with our limitations, rather than ignoring them, is the path to finding o...
Seeking help can be a difficult task, for many reasons. As a psychologist with many years of experience, I will be capable of determining what type of treatment that you need and if I am able to help you. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, a relationship problem, or substance use contact me and we can see how I can help you overcome those difficulties. Good treatment is...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the field of substance abuse and co occurring mental disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD and early childhood trauma. I am the director of operations for Crystal View Canyon Residential Treatment in West Hills, California. I treat and support addicted individuals as well as family members who are suffering from this...
Our natural state is one of balance and harmony. Many life conditions can throw us off kilter from time to time or even for years. Sometimes, life can be darkened by depression, agitated by anxiety, or even rageful with anger. Our nervous system could be highly dysregulated from immense or even small traumas in life. When we experience these states or life conditions, they can become obstacles ...
My work with individuals and their families is based on a life time of personal and family experience learning to live with serious mental illness. I have spent much of my adult life involved in research through the National Institute of Mental Health, advocating for families and individuals through the National Alliance on Mental Illness and working with the most vulnerable populations through...
I am a I .5 generation Korean-American Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am perfectly fluent in both English and Korean. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. My MA Degree in Marriage and Family therapy was obtained at HIS University, where I am now currently a Ph.D. Candidate. Like many others who were raised by 1st generation immigrants in...
I am perhaps best known for my down to Earth, welcoming style of therapy. My training is in general clinical psychology. I have many years of experience working with clients of all ages, although I generally receive referrals of adult individual clients to my practice. I am broad minded and knowledgeable of cultural differences. I actively seek educational opportunities to learn what I may have...
"I understand what you're saying." How many times have you talked to someone and truly felt accepted and understood by them? My goal as a therapist is to make sure you feel heard. I know the importance of needing to be acknowledged during life's most difficult times. I have made it my mission to help people take steps forward when life wants to push them back. My passion is working with teens &...
Kids don't come with a manual but they do come with significant challenges. I believe in addressing obstacles head on and will equip children, teenagers, adults and their families to overcome the challenges of today. With individuals, we will work as a team to meet the challenges of life head on to develop skills and tools that have real life use. I work with families to help build a team appro...
