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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As an independently licensed clinical social worker, I have 7 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and couples who are searching for growth and change. My approach to treatment is to create a warm and nonjudgmental environment in which you can examine and identify your challenges and goals. I have a warm, outgoing therapeutic style and provide a safe and comfortable setting, wh...
Life is a series of obstacles in which we are challenged to grow in order to overcome. With a collaborative, holistic approach we can work together to achieve success in attaining your highest quality of life. I believe in the synergy between mind, body and spirit in order to create peace within. In a safe, loving, and unconditionally accepting environment I will work to help empower you to...
As a Licensed Psychological Practitioner, I use telehealth and in person therapy formats to treat adults. I have treated many individuals with sexual and physical abuse histories as well as other forms of trauma. I have also worked in the prison system treating male and female sex offenders. I also have extensive experience treating individuals with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and PT...
If you are here, you are considering taking an important step towards your own personal development. The complexities of our world today can leave you feeling pulled in so many different directions, leaving little time and space for reflection and self-care. Therapy is an investment in your own self-care and the therapeutic relationship can provide the ideal environment for self- exploration an...
Welcome! Life can be overwhelming and exhausting at times. In spite of your accomplishments, education, or success you find yourself feeling irritable, anxious, and filled with self-doubt. Between juggling your career and/or school, managing home-life, and getting “me time” (wait, what’s that?), your life is operating over capacity. Right now you are looking for relief, but aren't exactly sure ...
Do you struggle with addiction or a trauma-related disorder? Are you a parent of an angry teenager? I specialize in working with individuals and families struggling with substance, relationship, and sex addictions. I use my 8+ years of experience working in residential treatment, school-based therapy, and community mental health to help you find healing. I work with adolescents, adults and thei...
Do you feel misunderstood? Are tired of feeling like you “don’t know what to do” with your life? It can be difficult to live a purpose-filled life when your self-talk says, “I’m stupid,” “why me,” or “I’m not good enough.” What’s more, you may feel that you cannot make anyone happy, or that no one truly understands you. Your relationship seems to be falling apart, and you feel stuck. Anxiety an...
Well, it's hit the fan! No matter how you slice it, 2020 has been a doozy. You're in the middle of a pandemic and with elections around the corner, the heat keeps rising. You're so frustrated you want to scream. Or you feel so stuck, confused, and overwhelmed you want to pull the covers over your head and secretly wish the world would go away. You want to do things differently but don't know HO...
I work with adolescent and adult clients and provide individual or family therapy. I work with individuals with varying mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, attachment-related issues, trauma, and relationship issues. Exploring and learning about yourself can be a challenging and emotional experience, but it can also be a rewarding experience as well. I appreciate you letting me i...
I passionately believe in each individual's ability to evolve through self-actualization. My approach is to work collaboratively with individuals, couples, youth and families in order to reach their potential and live the lives they desire. Sadness, stress, anger, fear, and communication problems can impede growth, empowerment, and success. I provide a warm, comfortable, and supportive environm...
Abundant Counseling Solutions goal in working with clients includes providing support and guidance toward a healthy lifestyle. The approach includes a nonjudgmental, empathetic, logical, person-centered perspective. Through a collaborative effort with the individual, couple, or family to address life challenging concerns. The ideal client understands professional boundaries and appreciates that...
Thank you so much for taking the time to explore my practice. My emphasis is on adolescents and young adults who struggle with social, emotional, behavioral difficulties and relationship issues. These struggles include depression, low self-esteem, self-injury, anxiety, peer pressure, family difficulties, friend and peer difficulties, bullying, substance use, or academic achievement challenges. ...
I offer therapy for children, adolescent teens, and adults who suffer from a manifestation of psychological issues. These issues may include anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, disruptive, impulse-control, conduct disorders, and substance abuse issues. Psychological issues are difficult for individuals to surmount independently; therefore, with education and specialized therapy...
I am a highly skilled and compassionate Trauma Therapist dedicated to providing exceptional care within a holistic framework. I have 30 years of professional counseling experience and have implemented effective treatment for adolescents and adults enduring a variety of mental health and/or substance use disorders. As a Counselor in the healing profession, my emphasis is on furthering your Welln...
I believe an individual can gain awareness of their strengths and use those strengths to move toward growth and personal satisfaction. Through the therapy relationship, clients create their own goals toward growth, and are supported as they move toward experiencing the world around them in a more beneficial way. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques, individuals can ga...
