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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Congratulations on taking this step, especially at this difficult, pandemic time. We can speak via phone, zoom, or FaceTime. In nearly 40 years of treatment, I have assisted many clients on the spectrum which ranges from: curiosity about past lives, managing minor life changes or ADHD assessments, to more complex issues of depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. Unexpected life events, difficul...
Do you feel stuck? Tired of repeating the same patterns and behaviors? I believe every person possesses the potential to transform their life. Developing a deeper understanding and awareness of what motivates and drives your behavior is a powerful tool for change. You will be the force that creates the change you seek and I will serve as your supportive guide through this collaborative process....
Come hang out with me in the wilderness! My office is set in nature and utilizes the land to help people get out of their emotional ruts and into healing. Teens and adults struggling with school, jobs, and/or relationships are my specialty. My job is to help alleviate some of your suffering and present tools that you can use to find more satisfaction in life. This therapy is designed to get whe...
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming at a time when difficulties feel insurmountable. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Burlingame and Half Moon Bay. Psychotherapy reflects our courageous capacity to increase resiliency, especially when we feel inundated, challenged and face problems. Prior to my work as a therapist, I worked for the Stanford Prevention...
IN-PERSON & TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE - Brighter Pathways, LLC is a small group practice currently offering individual, couples, family, and group therapies. Our therapists value collaboration, education, and transparency because treatment should make sense to you. In order to best meet your needs, your therapist will strive to understand your unique circumstances. We believe in a team approach to...
Our life experiences, stressors, and coping mechanisms can sometimes lead us to make choices that can produce more challenges than benefits. I view the therapeutic relationship as a non-judgmental partnership. It is my goal to collaboratively develop new effective ways to manage your distress, improve your relationships, and gain a better sense of who you are. I have been practicing for 10 year...
Have you been stuck with an emotional situation? Have you found it hard to get through an emotional reactivity? The form of therapy that I provide will help you to work through this part of your life, quickly. I work with LENS neurofeedback to help people work through any kind of emotional or physical trauma. This form of treatment will balance out the brain waves. It is a noninvasive gentle,...
**For a quicker response, text me at 910-530-0526** "The only way out is through." Life is hard. Sometimes emotional pain can make us forget our true purpose for living and cloud the joy and beauty in life. Unfortunately, the only way to heal emotional pain is to go through it, which can be an uncomfortable, scary experience. No matter what your struggle is, I am here to help empower you to mov...
Traumatic and stressful experiences can range from childhood traumas to a single event like a car accident, the loss of a loved one, or a diagnosis of a chronic disease. Healing the emotional pain of past trauma begins with acknowledgement in a safe space. It is never easy but sharing your experiences, thoughts, and feelings can lead to relief, new perspectives on yourself, your relationships,...
I enjoy helping my clients grow, heal, and thrive! My counseling approach is positive, strengths-based, and built on a foundation of active listening, respect, kindness, and encouragement. I provide a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental space for you to express and explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I consider counseling a collaborative process with the purpose of helping you achieve...
Life is all about relationships and how we care for them. Sometimes we become complacent and forget to strive for that common goal of relating in a way that is healthy and balanced. It is my heart's desire to bring some sense of harmony to couples and families experiencing those small bumps or major road blocks in their relationships. As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist just starting ou...
The ultimate goal of therapy is to heal and experience personal growth while being supported through the process. I provide a nurturing supportive environment and allow you the opportunity to explore the challenging issues you often face in your daily life. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help you effectively address personal life challenges and transitio...
What are your short-term and long-term goals? My hope is to facilitate your growth by assisting you to identify and make progress toward reaching those goals. I am enthusiastic about working with adolescents and adults addressing general mental health concerns as well as relationship issues, significant loss, and substance use issues. In addition to a certificate in chemical dependency, I have...
Simply being a woman can be stressful! Add in trauma with its intrusive thoughts, nightmares and intense emotions or anxiety or depression with its worry thoughts and regrets, and it feels like your spinning out of control, it's too much. Maybe you just had a baby and you should be happy but you're anything but. No-one gets you and the mommy guilt is agony. Possibly your birth experience was ev...
***Offering telehealth sessions as of 3/16/2020*** Finding a therapist where you can connect, trust, and experience real and lasting change is often a daunting process. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are ready to move past trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and other issues. Using a variety of modalities, including EMDR, play therapy,...
