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
Everyone has a unique story. Feeling safe and comfortable in therapy to share your thoughts, feelings, and questions is essential to the therapeutic process. I understand that the decision to choose a therapist can be a daunting task and the first step into treatment requires a lot of courage. For the past 17 years I have specialized in working with children, adolescents, and adults who have be...
I adhere to a person-centered approach and use the proper techniques based on the unique circumstances, issues and goals of each individual. The various types of issues/conditions I work with include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, adjustment, grief, self-esteem and much more. My aim is to work together to identify what will work best for you, adapt to your needs, and to help you...
**Please note I do not accept health insurance.** I believe in being your own craftsman in life and therapy can help you get to that point. It isn't always easy to take yourself on and shed the way you have coped. However, there comes a time in everyone's life when a decision needs to be made on what quality of life you want to live. If you do not possess the skills to get past your mental...
What's the problem? That's just it! You may have been in therapy and still haven't been able to identify the root of the problem.You might be experiencing anxiety, disturbing memories, fear, loss or a difficult life transition. Maybe your unresolved issues have distorted the way you view things. Negative beliefs about yourself can shake your sense of well-being. I work with all of these issues ...
I'm an optimistic, skilled, and caring professional who can help life change for you. I have over 20 years of experience working with all ages and all kinds of emotional challenges. Some of the most common are relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Mental health issues occur because of genetics, difficult life experiences, and the way we interpret life--and often it's a combinati...
I specialize in providing therapeutic services for individuals struggling with mental health challenges and addiction. I am available to meet with you both in your home and in the community to help you explore and navigate your life to find meaning and purpose, thus supporting you in determining for yourself what it means to be successful in life. I do this by providing authentic relationship a...
I have over 25 years experience assisting people make significant changes in their life and learn strategies to lessen symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar and other disorders. Extensive training in psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT). Previous employment includes inpatient & out - patient substance abuse facilities, Marin County Crisis Unit...
"You are not broken, you are breaking through". I have spent my career normalizing and reducing the stigma of seeking therapy. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help. Your anxiety, doubt, and hesitation will be reduced by my calm demeanor and safe environment. In order to assist in creating change short term goals will be collaborated on and assessed each session. Progress will be measured...
My goal is to help you achieve ideal health of your body and mind so that you can accomplish your goals and lead a rich, rewarding life. I am a licensed psychotherapist and an Acupuncture Physician and am specially trained to diagnose and treat coexisting physical and mental health concerns. I use integrative approaches that work synergistically to produce positive results. Some of the modaliti...
I am a licensed professional counselor who began as a pastor counseling individuals, couples, and families over 30 years ago. It is my greatest joy and honor to help people work through difficult issues, overcome obstacles that have been holding them back, and maximize their potential. I enjoy working with creative people and especially artistic college students. I see a number of student and...
I am a licensed Counseling Psychologist specializing in the treatment and prevention of eating disorders, addictions and co-morbid conditions with over 17 years experience. I bring a compassionate and warm energy to my clients. I offer individual, couples and family therapy for people ages 13 and above. I work with clients to improve self-worth, identify barriers to progress, reduce shame and...
I believe that all individuals struggling with addiction have the ability to change as it is the desire within themselves that leads them to this change. The therapist is simply the vehicle that helps to create a safe environment for this journey to begin, and fosters this change and personal growth. The therapist provides tools and helps the client explore their unhealthy behaviors as well as...
Thank you for taking the time to consider my professional services. Finding the right therapist is as much about experience as it is about fit. That is why I tell everyone I meet that our first session is not only a chance for me to get to know you, but also for you to get to know me. Having worked with individuals, couples, and families for nearly the last ten years, I have learned that life i...
