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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My experience includes working with individuals, couples and families for over 20 years. I have been in private practice since 2009. I primarily work with adults and couples. My clinical specialties include marriage and relationship counseling for couples whose relationship is experiencing a crisis from issues as an affair, tragedy, stressors or are in a disengaged relationship that is sufferin...
Seeking change is an act bravery. Deepening into self-awareness can be a challenge at times, yet has the potential to be so rewarding. I work with Couples and Adults. Majority of my experience has been with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief/loss, identity issues, and addiction. My approach will compassionately encourage you to look at yourself honestly. I will empo...
My primary focus is helping people not just survive but to thrive in their daily lives. Poor family and disappointing intimate relationships, negative thinking, ongoing abuse, addiction, lack of direction, mounting stress, depression and absence of meaningful connection can feel overwhelming right now. Ironically this pandemic has forced many to reevaluate their lives and the extended time at h...
"The best way out is always through."~ Robert Frost. Jeanie's work has included interventions with adolescents and adults struggling with addiction and life transitions. For years, Jeanie has worked for local hospitals as a medical social worker assisting elder adults and their families with difficult changes. This experience shapes her understanding of how hard transitions can be for families ...
Each client who enters the door of Magnolia Wellness, LLC can expect to be treated with the dignity that he or she deserves. I will provide the stability of a nonjudgmental environment combined with a humanistic approach. Through narrative discussion and therapeutic flexibility, clients rediscover their goals to make positive changes. The final outcomes are sense of belonging and endurance....
I have over 30 years of experience working with adults, adolescents , families and couples . Through these years I have learned that therapy is a journey that we will take. I can guide you but you will choose what path you will ultimately take. I have worked with a variety of people from different backgrounds, ages and cultures. I will meet you where you are in your life now and we will work to...
People begin seeing a therapist for many reasons--you may be experiencing overwhelming stress, feeling a sense of hopelessness or loss of meaning in your life, living with painful grief, coping with traumatic past or present events, suffering in relationships, or simply feeling "stuck." In our sessions together, you and I will explore your goals, wishes, feelings, and concerns, with the aim of...
During this uncertain and unique time in life, you may be feeling anxious, sad, angry, and confused. You might be isolated or fighting with who you're living with. Important plans have been put on hold. You can't use your usual coping tools (going to the gym, going to the office, taking classes, getting together with friends and family). And we don’t know how long it'll last! I know how difficu...
Michael D. Erickson LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a exemplary history and experience working in the mental health care industry. Skilled with Nonprofit Organizations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Crisis Intervention, Substance Abuse and Family Systems Theory. Strong healthcare services professional with a Master’s Degree focused in Counseling Psychology from ...
Life can present us with unexpected grief, loss, pain and a myriad of emotions, often leaving us feeling alone, empty, lost, overwhelmed and scared. I see therapy as a supportive place to restore hope and assist you with coping strategies as you navigate through life's rough transitions. Therapy is a collaborative process, together we will set specific goals to assist you in reaching your full...
I am a purple haired, tattooed, multi-racial/mixed-ethnic, aerialist & psychotherapist. I’m also a native Texan and proud Austinite of 16 yrs. I was inspired by the "daymaker" philosophy in my past life as a cosmetologist. The simple concept of changing the world by making one person's day, everyday, inspired me to pursue a career in psychotherapy. My current areas of speciality are dual...
I am passionate about providing evidence-based treatment that is flexible, compassionate, and individualized. I believe in a strengths based approach, viewing each client holistically as opposed to focusing solely on a diagnosis. I believe everyone comes to therapy as a unique human being with a unique issue, and that a compassionate therapeutic relationship is imperative in the process of chan...
I am comfortable working with serious persistent mental health issues, harmful family dynamics, personality disorders, and addiction problems. I also have a straightforward, lifestyle-based approach to issues like mood swings and insomnia. I offer humanistic, person-centered therapy at root, with a healthy dose of cognitive and behavioral methods when insight is insufficient. I can supplement...
My goal is to help my clients not just survive but to thrive. I assist my clients in connecting to their deeper selves in order to discover their individual goals, talents, and desires. I'm most effective working with adults who are managing a life transition, addressing a relationship conflict, processing trauma or changing unwanted behavioral/thought patterns. Common diagnosis that I treat ar...
Feeling overwhelmed? There is hope! My passion is to help individuals and couples heal from emotional pain and trauma. You will receive a personalized counseling experience tailored to help support you as you work towards identifying and removing barriers that are negatively impacting the quality of your life and relationships. While working with my clients, I utilize a holistic approach to hel...
