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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Do you struggle with compulsive pornography use, sexual infidelity, or out of control sexual behavior? If you have persistent sexual thoughts and behaviors despite damaging consequences, you may be wrestling with sexual addiction. Or maybe you didn't ask for this; rather, your partner or loved one is in the midst of sexual addiction. Be encouraged: There is a safe place for your pain. There is...
I work with adults and adolescents who are struggling with relational hardships. Often these relational barriers are due to faulty thinking patterns developed in early childhood, however, they create difficulties in controlling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors today. I understand there are also spiritual components to emotional and relational problems. Consequently, I will often times utilize ...
The ideal client is the one who is ready to give themselves the number #1 priority spot and is open to growth and change. We are all born with the propensity to grow, change, and evolve. It's a natural process. It is my goal to coach, inspire, encourage and challenge my clients to live "their best life." Together we will learn, laugh a lot, and perhaps shed a tear but WE WILL GROW. I am both...
All of us have had many transitions throughout our lifetime. These transitions can be experienced as positive, neutral or negative. My belief is that all of these passages are opportunities for change and growth. For these reasons I enjoy working with individuals and couples that are in transition . I work best with individuals or couples that are motivated to change and curious about what step...
Life can be complicated. It's like a knot with no obvious way to untie it. Days can be lonely, tiring, and confusing. BUT, burdens lighten when someone walks beside you and feels your pain. As your therapist, I will listen to your woes, ask insightful questions, and help you tap into long forgotten resources. With me, you will see results where you say, "Aha!" Join me! Watch your eyes sparkle w...
I have personal experience working with children and adolescents, young adults, relationships and life transitions. I have also worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, abuse, grief and loss and communication problems. I enjoy incorporating wellness in my sessions to help treat a clients symptoms. I minored in American Sign Language in college and currently a...
I offer pychotherapy to individuals who have experienced loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, as well as those who would like the opportunity to learn more about themselves within a therapeutic relationship. I have diverse experience working with many clients, including adults diagnosed with labels such as: PTSD, anxiety, bipolar, depression, dual diagnosis, OCD, eating and personality...
I use compassionate, directive and practical approaches to treat PTSD and the symptoms associated with trauma. My life experiences have given me unique insight into the impact and treatment of trauma....
You have my attention. I provide a warm and accepting space in which to learn, heal, experience and discover. Together, we will identify barriers to accessing your fullness, develop awareness of their form and function, and apply our natural creativity to finding new, satisfying ways of living. I seek to engage the total intelligence of your being, encouraging your thoughts, feelings, sensation...
Change begins with the realization that the way you are experiencing life is not in alignment with your values and vision for yourself. For change to continue, this awareness needs to inspire the willingness to leave unhelpful beliefs and actions behind and build new strengths and supports. I meet clients at wherever they are in the process of developing a life that is balanced, inspiring,...
SOMETIMES WE DON'T KNOW WHAT WE WANT IN LIFE, WE JUST KNOW WE WANT SOMETHING DIFFERENT! Are there parts of your life that have become unmanageable or difficult and want some professional feedback? Have you thought your life would be different than what it is? To meet the changing demands of our lives we must find ways to grow and change because life is a series of transitions. It turns out we c...
Currently I am in private practice and enjoy working with client's who have or currently experiencing depression, anxiety, past or current trauma, mood instability, substance abuse/dependency, identity issues, relationship/martial problems, anger issues, crisis intervention, and couples counseling. "Let's work together to turn problems into challenges" I have worked in many setting working with...
Do you need support navigating through the many stages, changes and challenges of your child's development? I am passionate about supporting children, teens and families navigate through the challenges of their social/emotional development. My background in mental health and early childhood education allows me to help children and teens who struggle with anxiety, self-regulation, anger,...
Dr. Andrea Hermosura was born in Honolulu and raised in Kaneohe. She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is a Native Hawaiian licensed psychologist providing individual, couples, and group therapy. She is also an Assistant Professor at the Department of Native Hawaiian Health at the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the UH Manoa, where her prima...
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. I started in the addiction field early on and treated substance abuse, pornography addiction and eating disorders. I have 14 years experience and have worked with many individuals, couples, families and adolescents. I can help you with anything from marital issues, to individual depression and anxiety, or improving your relationship with your teen. I have a...
