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
I work individuals and couples to help build better relationships and coping strategies for times of conflict and change. Having worked for several years with substance abuse groups along with anger management and family violence intervention, I have helped people of all ages to move beyond the negative self talk and low self esteem in order to be successful and thriving in their personal lives...
It takes courage to take the first step to seek help. If you're hoping to see some sort of change in your life, I would like to help you get started, and work toward a life you can feel good about. Perhaps you've been struggling with depression, anxiety, strained relationships or loneliness. Have you been feeling confused about your life and nor sure what to do next? Do you have racing thoughts...
I enjoy working with clients who are ready to make a positive change in their lives. I have experience working with individuals and families with a variety of mental health needs. I have a passion for working with couples and dedicate part of my practice specifically to couples work. Together, we will address issues regarding healthy communication, conflict resolution, finances, intimacy, and...
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There is so much diversity in the world; everyone has different strengths. Mine is to help adults experience relief from suffering and find more peace, balance, direction and connection. To get there I rely on intuition and research, spirit and science. This reflects my own personality, a mix of optimism and skepticism. I am trained in and utilize various therapy acronyms including CBT, SFT and...
Working from an integrated Solution Focused/Narrative Therapy framework, you can expect that I will adjust my approach to help you wade through and resolve conflicts, emotional paralysis, betrayal and other relational problems, with a newfound sense of agency, hope and courage. While the problems that bring couples in for therapy may seem daunting, perhaps even feeling insurmountable to some, m...
Currently accepting new clients. I work with adults and adolescents experiencing difficulties due to effects from trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and changing life circumstances. My approach is to honor each individual where they are while helping them explore the root of difficult emotions and unwanted behavior or relationship patterns....
We may encounter many challenges along our path. Challenges may include loss, chronic/terminal illness, trauma and mood disruption. At times, we can manage these challenges on our own. At other times, working with someone can be of benefit - perhaps even a necessity - allowing us to understand and move through the challenge; reconnect with ourselves and others and generally function better in t...
Welcome to Lighthouse Health Group. We are saving you gas and time, as our practice brings overall health and wellness to one location. With our state of the art, calming, and 'easy on the eyes' office space, you'll love going to the doctors (you never thought you would say that, right?). We provide all-inclusive services to our patients. This includes medication management, psychiatric and...
I have been providing outpatient treatment to children, adults, and families in the Tri-Cities and Thumb area of Michigan for nearly 15 years. I have experience in treating both mental health and substance abuse issues as well as co-occurring disorders. I have experience in treating depressive and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, specific phobias, and PTSD,...
I work with teens, parents, and families for issues of oppositional defiance/conduct concerns, mood instability, parent-child interaction, personality disorders (including Borderline Personality Disorder), suicidality and self-harm, substance use, aggression, stress. I also work with couples for marital/premarital counseling. Various concerns require different approaches. I regularly use variou...
Offering Telehealth. As an art therapist and counselor, my style of work is to focus on strengths, empowerment, coping skills, and problem solving. I am trained in a diversity of methodologies including EMDR, and my primary focus is to individualize my approach for each client. I have a specialty in trauma informed practice, and I have worked with a wide range of populations, including at-risk...
Thank you for visiting my page. I have been providing counseling services to individuals and families for over 10 years. My expertise includes working with adolescents on personal growth and positive mental health. I also offers individual and group sessions for teens on issues such as life planning, anger management, college counseling and communication skills. When working with adult clients,...
I have 14 years of experience within the mental health field, using my experience and education- I listen and understand you and your situation. Identifying areas of stress will help us develop effective processing and coping techniques. I encourage positive thinking strategies, coping skills, assertive communication, improved self awareness, and healthy relationships to reduce stress within yo...
Specializing in depression, anxiety, men's issues along with self-esteem issues, adjustment issues, addiction issues, and emotional issues; my therapeutic approach emphasizes that people have the power to find meaning in anything they do through choice and freedom. Meaning in life can enable people impacted by depression and anxiety to alleviate bitterness and apathy. The basis of treatment...
