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 can’t believe I did it again! Why do I always do this to myself?" "OK, I decided to stop drinking, now what?" Or “ I just want my kid to talk to me. I have no idea what’s going on and I’m worried.” Sound familiar? Being stuck in a cycle you want to break can bring shame or guilt that you are not enough, or not doing enough. You may have gone to therapy before and it helped, but you feel like...
Hope for Healing provides just that. It is important to start with giving hope when it may be lost, and provide hope as a starting point for the healing process. We believe hope is the catalyst for the healing that will come, and is a must to achieve success. 20 years experience working with people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Work with Autism. Bilingual (Spanish). Home Visits ...
I am Licensed in Colorado and a National Board Certified Counselor offering online (Video-Voice Telehealth) counseling services in both English and Spanish. I specialize in helping individuals and couples that want to advance their relationships, education, careers and wellness goals. Experiencing fear, stress, anxiety, worry, panic, nervousness or difficulty sleeping. Feeling sad, hopeless,...
Growing up I was always a good listener, but over the past 10 years as a therapist, I have dedicated myself to becoming a great listener. I know that asking for emotional help can be difficult, so when it happens, I want to be that person who can offer a platform for those who want to be heard. I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families identifying barriers to success and then findin...
Whether you’re a millionaire or living under a bridge, everyday life situations can be a struggle. Daily coping skills are not a gift. Sometimes we need help and sometimes we need MORE help. I've been helping people for over 40 years and I've been counseling people for over 30 years. My time has been spent sharpening the skills of people all around the world. The training that I've received hel...
There are seasons of our lives where we may feel lost or hopeless, and unsure how to move forward. I truly believe everyone has the strength and ability to find healing and peace. My passion is to create an emotionally safe and supportive environment to support you through your brave journey. I specialize in working with individuals and couples who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, famil...
Currently, I am not accepting new patients. I have experience working as a therapist in community mental health settings as well as being a part of the Therapeutic Community Program at the Austen Riggs Center. I approach each situation by fostering a warm environment in which you are welcomed to express whatever emotions or thoughts are on your mind. Through collaboration, I aim to help you gai...
Living Waters Peace Center provides a place for healing and restoration through an integrated model of care to treat co-occurring disorders. We provide compassionate and customized treatment for those who are experiencing mental illness with co-occurring substance use. Living Waters Peace Center provides a place for healing and restoration through an integrated model of care to treat co-occurri...
Isaiah has a strong history of working with adolescents and their families, working to develop resiliency in the face of trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety. He works to support individuals and families in strengthening their motivation to change and developing strategies and skills to overcome the challenges facing them. Clients will focus on the way they tell their own story, how that telling...
I believe in the potential of human beings to grow, change, experience, seek and find meaning in their lives. I believe in existential, humanistic and person-centered perspectives where respect and dignity of, and for individuals are paramount to their therapeutic process. Growth and change are processes that occur as a result of a combination of one's life experiences; however, our daily life...
Hello! My name is Dr. Amanda S. Hanko and I am a clinical psychologist in Branford, Connecticut. I work with older adolescents, adults and older adults. While I enjoy working with people on a variety of topics, I specialize in trauma and anxiety as well as depression and mood related difficulties. I thoroughly enjoy helping people find peace and balance in their life when everything around us...
We work with a wide range of mental health conditions including ADHD, anxiety, autism, OCD, ODD, anger management, learning disabilities, depression, emotional/affect regulatory issues, panic, trauma, PTSD, sleep, sensory processing issues, TBI/Concussions, cognitive fog, among others. We also work with peak performance in athletic and professional contexts. We are increasingly working with...
It is often quite difficult to be honest with ourselves and with the world around us, particularly as it relates to our experiences of pain and suffering. As a result, patterns of relating with self and others often reinforce even deeper feelings of loneliness, isolation, fear, and anxiety. The various factors that may be driving this cycle include experiences of trauma, strained relationships,...
Life can throw numerous curve balls, and sometimes we need to expand our support system to persevere and carry on. Reaching out to meet with a counselor is not a sign of weakness, but rather shows bravery and a willingness for growth and change. When an individual makes the decision to enter counseling, it can be an intimidating choice during an already difficult time. It’s not always easy to b...
