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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Are you open for a profound and beautiful transformation? Do you wish for a happy and successful life? If so we could be a good fit. Over the past 8 years I've helped a variety of people (entrepreneurs, CEO's, A-List talent, Malibu rehab patients, spiritual seekers, and creatives) overcome complex challenges. No subject matter phases me, and all that you share will be held in a loving,...
I believe we are here to discover, learn, and experience as much as possible in this short journey. As a seasoned and experienced Counselor, I take a holistic (comprehensive) approach in psychotherapy focusing on all parts of a person which includes the emotional, social, biological, environmental, spiritual/philosophical (meaning and purpose), and psychological components that make us whole. A...
*Update* Telehealth counseling available during COVID 19 closures. Im here to help! Kathryn is known for her sound, practical and action oriented advice. Kathryn's areas of focus include individual counseling and couples counseling. Kathryn's solution-focused, no- nonsense counseling works wonders for men and women in the midst of feeling, "stuck," or "unhappy." She has a knack for helping...
I work with adults, couples, and older teens with many presenting issues. Clients work on grief and loss, including miscarriage, as well as depression and/or anxiety, and phobias, including driving phobia. I work with people with substance abuse & other addictions including smoking, shoplifting and gambling. I utilize EMDR to desensitize traumatic emotions. My practice is welcoming to clients w...
My clinical experience includes 5 years of working with adults of all ages in two community mental health clinics, as well as working on-site at an elementary school, middle school, and high school with children and adolescents of all ages and their parents. I love helping clients of all ages who are seeking change and symptom relief to successfully navigate periods of crisis and transition in...
Empathic and pragmatic psychologist for individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, mood, life transitions, traumatic experiences, interpersonal problems and relationships, professional challenges, grief, psychosis, and loss of purpose. I work with adults and teenagers seeking effective approaches to enhance well-being and live more closely aligned with personal values. I have over 13 year...
Feeling unhappy in your body? Feeling like you are using drugs and alcohol to cope with life? I specialize in working with women and adolescent girls who are experiencing struggles around body image, their relationship with food, and substance abuse. So many women don't feel comfortable in their own skin. Food, drugs, and alcohol can be a way to cope with this experience. As women, we receive a...
My psychotherapy with adult individuals and couples is active and collaborative. We begin with discussing what precipitated your visit and attempt to understand why you are where you are from a perspective that is developmental and non-pathologizing. As an individual and couples therapist, I am skilled at weighing the relative contributions of what is within an individual and what is between...
TELETHERAPY AND IN-OFFICE APPOINTMENTS. I use my cultural background, professional training & experience to effectively address multicultural issues and problems that stem from social factors and the environment in which the client lives in. I excel at assisting clients who are invested in their own personal growth. Additionally, I have successfully treated clients struggling with women's issue...
Are you eating when you aren't hungry, spending more time on social media or the internet than you'd like, or drinking more than you would like? Feeling depressed, anxious, checked out, irritated, or "blah"? These are all signals that something is off. I can help you recognize the patterns that are keeping you stuck in your life. Once you are aware of these patterns of behavior, you have more...
I offer a supportive non-judgmental space for individuals and families to explore the unique issues and struggles they face. I believe that even in the most difficult of times there is also an opportunity for change and growth. Specialty areas include healing from trauma and loss, relationship based parenting, life transitions, resolving relationship and family issues, and coping with anxiety a...
***I am not taking new clients at this time.*** Please contact me for a free 15-minute phone consultation if you prefer a therapist who: (1) listens more than she speaks, speaking only when she thinks her words or how she says them will be helpful; (2) will not judge you; (3) is curious about your childhood; (4) is curious about how you really feel in the present moment; (5) is interested in th...
Feeling overwhelmed and fatigued? Are you unable to get out of your own way? Are your loved ones' problems weighing you down? Has depression, anxiety, guilt and low self-esteem become the norm? Don't give up! Allow me to offer you problem-solving techniques that will help you cope with the everyday stress of modern life such as: grief, irritability, fear, stress, or life transitions in general....
I work with clients who are frustrated with the process of therapy & being controlled by their mood, and high conflict relationship dynamics . My goal is to help you trust your instincts, regulate emotion, speak authentically, & improve relationships. While exploring past trauma & disappointment is critical, I believe complementing the process with specific skills to change behavior patterns is...
Are you juggling your needs with your role as a parent or care giver? Maybe your sense of self has been overshadowed by the demands of your role. If you are in a care giving role, it is especially difficult to reach out for help. I have experience and interest in supporting caregivers and family members of persons struggling with life transitions, mental and physical illness. Counseling offers...
