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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Are you tired of not living your best life? Are you overwhelmed with uncontrollable stressed and anxiety due to trauma, family problems, interpersonal relationships, violence, alcohol and or substance abuse? Do you want to learn coping skills to manage daily stress? If you answered yes, to any of these questions, help is available. I can help you build, restore and live the life you deserve as...
Tired of just being tired and feeling hopeless, not sure if you can recover from your current pain, trauma from your past, isolation, lack of motivation and or a sense of lack of control? Are you wanting to talk to someone and not sure how to get the help you need? Are you not sure about one on one therapy and you may feel better being a part of a group? I understand and want to help you get yo...
Life can lead us on a meandering and confusing journey—filled with triumphs and troubles. And yet, in the midst of life’s darkest, most heart-breaking moments, we can experience the resiliency of the human spirit and witness the hope of renewal and transformation return to a weary soul. These monumental moments of restoration are possible as we choose to be present in relationships where truth ...
A key question is: are you new to counseling or did previous therapy not fulfill your expectations? I am a seasoned counselor focused on achieving CONCRETE GOALS that we establish together at the beginning of the therapy process. I frequently assess whether you have been making significant progress. If not, we work together on applying alternative methods in order to get where you want and need...
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Even the most resilient adults, teens and kids need support for the challenges life sends our way. During this time of uncertainty, I am here to partner with you as a collaborative support. My clients describe me as genuine and warm, while providing the opportunity for reflection and growth. You don't have to live with anxiety, depression or overwhelming trauma. You can thrive even in the most...
I commonly work with individuals that are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and family or relationship related difficulties. My experience is with adolescents and adults, also focusing on family dynamics as a whole. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is a treatment specifically for designed to alleviate distressing memories that may be...
Now more than ever seeking out therapeutic support can have tremendous benefits. Many people find that counselors can be an asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the challenges of everyday life and learning how to navigate "our new normal". I can provide a fresh, unbiased perspective on a situation or current stressors, and help yo...
As a Nationally Certified Counselor, I rely on evidence-based practices like Brainspotting and Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (M-CBT), to help children, adults, and families heal from the past, find stability in the present and hope for the future. My training and experience includes working with the effects of trauma (PTSD) and stressful experiences (e.g. emotional and sexual abuse,...
Is your teen experiencing anger, low self-esteem, sadness, anxiety, or another emotion that you struggle to fix? Are your teen's emotions affecting their school work, friendships, compliance to rules, and their respect for his/her own body? Is the stress of no change creating a rift in your family? Being a teen is difficult, and being the parent of a teen is difficult. Individual and family...
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Hope Alive Therapeutic Services provides strength based Mental Health and Behavioral Health Services to Children, Youths and Adults in the Prince Georges County and surrounding areas. Our agency provides person centered, culturally competent and evidenced based services to individuals, families and couples. Our program is designed to promote recovery, resilience and improved quality of life to ...
