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
The process of beginning therapy and finding a therapist can feel overwhelming and frightening. I understand and believe those who are starting this process are truly courageous and resourceful. In my experience, I have found having a safe, contained, and trusting environment to share all of one's thoughts, feelings, and experiences can be restorative and healing. Each experience is different a...
I believe when you invest time in yourself amazing insights and changes can occur. I work with women and adolescent girls with a range of challenges from depression and anxiety to substance use issues, bullying in school and grief/loss. I am especially passionate about working with people dealing with body image and self-esteem challenges. I work from a Health At Every Size (HAES) perspective a...
I am passionate about working with individuals from all walks of life to help them achieve their goals and live their happiest life. I believe in the power of self-awareness and hope to be a resource to my clients by helping them to solve problems, increase self-knowledge, and promote personal growth. I desire to help individuals who have suffered from past and present traumas. I work with...
I take a warm and collaborative approach to psychotherapy and will work with you to achieve symptom relief and lasting change. My background in theater and the arts allows me to be creative and non-rigid in my methods, although I am also goal-oriented and well versed in evidence-based approaches to therapy. I specialize in working with trauma, grief and bereavement, anxiety, depression, addicti...
COVID19 UPDATE: Great therapy can been done both in person and online. Don't let COVID stop you from getting the help you need. Accepting new clients People often feel alone with their problems. Friends, family, and/or colleagues may see you in one way, while your private life may be different. You may be unhappy with how life is going generally or with specific things about yourself or your...
If you are in search of relief from a difficult or painful problem, help with a new situation, or greater meaning or fulfillment in your life, it would be my privilege to assist you. My practice is primarily focused on the needs and aspirations of adult individual clients, along with some young adults and couples. I believe fervently in the great possibility for change and growth that therapy c...
The way that we think and feel about ourselves has a profound impact on our quality of life and how we work through our problems. I work with clients who are looking for new ways to cope with life, and seek to change the behaviors and thinking patterns that are no longer serving them. I believe that patterns that are arising in present day have their roots in learned behaviors and traumatic eve...
Greetings, I'm Denitra Gaines LPC, NCC. I feel very fortunate to support individuals as they work through life's challenges. I am a fully licensed professional counselor. I provide a safe judgment free zone to explore and process your thoughts and feelings you may not share with anyone else. I encourage gentle confrontation, validation, and support to increase ones self-efficacy and self...
Anchor Bay Counseling Center's motto is "Where Hope Has A Home" The goal of therapy is to help people regain their footing and find hope again in their day to day lives. We specialize in individual, marriage and family therapy offering a values driven approach....
Do you feel disconnected, alone or depressed? Perhaps you just feel stuck? It is painful when we are detached from the people we love. These kinds of experiences can leave us feeling hurt, disoriented and lonely. Whether you are struggling with a relationship or facing your own personal hardship, finding the way out can seem difficult, if not impossible. You don't have to walk this road alone. ...
I work with individuals and couples who are wanting to improve their communication, intimacy and overall health in their own lives and relationships. I offer respectful, non-shaming, honest and insightful help for interacting with others in romantic, social and work environments. I have a heart for those that have experienced trauma, addiction and depression in their upbringing, or in their...
We all face struggles in life. Maybe relationships or sexual behavior seem "crazy” or consuming. Or, you might struggle with extreme eating habits, internet use, spending or another kind of compulsive behavior. Maybe your job exposes you to daily risk and tragedy, requiring you to put up walls, yet you still feel the weight of it. Either way, you probably struggle to manage emotions, anxiety,...
It's time for you to experience more inner freedom in life. Make the investment in you. If you think you are experiencing anxiety/panic, depression, anger issues, or fear taking over your life, I Specialize in You. Clarity, Freedom, and Inner Peace are your natural birthright as a human being regardless of your circumstances and situation. Yet if you look at your life experience, powerful...
I believe the most important aspect of therapy is the relationship you build with your therapist. A good therapeutic relationship is one in which you not only gain insight into your thoughts and behaviors, but you also feel accepted and supported as you work toward making positive changes in your life. My main goal as a therapist is to build a therapeutic alliance with each person I work with t...
Feeling overwhelmed saps the energy and fun out of your life. It may feel like no matter how hard you try, it is never enough. We help you tackle these issues so you are no longer feel burdened and can get back to enjoying life. We help you by guiding you through challenges with your relationship, communication, stress/anxiety, or parenting issues. Here is the 3 step process. 1. Call and set up...
