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.
Begin Your Search for a Mental Health Professional Who Specializes in Addiction
You did it! You took the first step towards self growth and healing by starting your search for someone who can guide and join you on your journey for self discovery and healing. I would be honored to join you in that journey. I am an empathetic clinician who is passionate in helping my clients reach their goals. I have over 15 years of working in the healthcare and in mental health. I have wor...
When deciding to see a therapist, it is important to find a fit that is right for you. This is why my practice aims to provide deep and safe sessions that ignite real insight, exploration, hope and change. You need a safe space, knowledgeable support and a collaborative effort. With over a decade of working in counseling psychology and extensive post graduate work in depth-psychology, dreams, a...
When you have tried to resolve issues on your own, and things just aren't changing, it is time to seek professional help. Perhaps your or your significant other's past and unresolved issues are what is creating the distress; an inability to trust, to feel joy and happiness, to pursue dreams. It is important to seek help early on so that things do not worsen. Whether you are seeking marriage...
The clients I see in my practice range in age from 11-80. While each individual has their own story, there are common threads that seem to run through all of us. These threads include loneliness/isolation, anxiety about the future, addiction, the aftermath of heartbreak/loss, work/money stress, longing to understand one’s past, even worry over the ever-changing state of the world. These and oth...
I am passionate, interactive, transparent, and very conversational. When in alignment, therapy is powerful, transformative, and effective, and it works best when both the client and therapist are committed to the process together. I invite your willingness to take risks, to make mistakes, to experience your humanity. Be willing to ask questions, to be curious, open, and a believer of transformi...
Trying to find a therapist that is a good fit is not always comfortable and making changes can sometimes feel overwhelming and impossible. I know that coming to therapy is not easy and can feel daunting and unnatural so I try to make and the space feel as safe and comfortable. I enjoy working with folks that struggle with grief, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma and staying present. I have sever...
I see adolescents and adults who suffer with various issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, relationship problems, as well as substance abuse and addiction. I believe in the good nature of most people and the need to grow and learn from our life experiences. At times in our life, it becomes important to stop and recognize our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors t...
My client focus is dual diagnosis of addiction and mental health. The ideal client has the goal to reach recovery or maintain recovery while learning coping skills to manage mental health needs. I also focus on individuals affected by a loved one who struggles with addiction. This ideal client is seeking coping strategies on how to help their loved one and maintain their personal mental health....
Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness in the United States. Some of the more common anxiety disorders are generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic attacks and panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, separation anxiety, and specific phobias. When anxiety interferes with daily life Occasional anxiety is normal, but when your anxiety level goes through the roo...
We can help. Streff Associates is a multidisciplinary group practice of skilled clinicians that has been helping children, teens, couples and families heal and find their strengths for over forty years. Our therapists are compassionate and strengths-based and forge deep, strong connections with their clients. Our decades of relationships with schools and other providers allow us to collaborate...
The Virginia Institute of Pastoral Care is a pastoral counseling center open to everyone. There is a place for you here— whether you practice a faith tradition or are searching, whether you are looking for support as you take the next steps in your life or you feel sad, stuck or unhappy. Our counselors are trained mental health professionals, many of whom are also practicing clergy. But we don’...
We are all inherently whole- we've just forgotten... Underneath the tumult and overwhelming flood of uncomfortable emotions is a core unscathed by the stress and trauma. My role is to help you find your way back to your center where life again feels manageable, satisfying, and vibrant. Ultimately you're the expert; yet each step of the way I will be there with you to collaborate and support you...
Are you happy? Do you have questions that you just can’t seem to answer? Is there a feeling of disconnection or distraction? Do you feel like a spectator in your own life? These questions and many more face us all…. maybe more succinctly put …. Are you living your best life? As a counselor, coach, and mentor, my passion is helping you and your family answer that ultimate question with a resound...
I strive to create and nurture an alliance with individuals and families in our work together, and consider myself honored to be a part of my clients' support system in their journey for change. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings from high-risk crisis situations, to inpatient substance abuse rehabilitation centers, to outpatient...
I offer a genuine connection to my clients, which I believe to be the heart of psychotherapy. Each individual is unique, and so is their purpose in seeking therapy. I prioritize the relationship with my clients above any tool, or technique. As a result, I have seen my clients change and have witnessed their transformation. I have worked with individuals who have suffered tremendously--many for...
