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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Client focus in on building strengths and recognizing how to apply those strengths in areas of life causing distress or interruption in reaching full potential. Clients seeking therapy from this therapist should be prepared to move at their pace. However, being open to discussion and evaluation of issues that create barriers. In addition to examining the approach and thought patterns that may b...
PEMS provides holistic collaborative spiritual counseling, life coaching and mental health coaching to clients using evidence based practices that strengthen physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellness creating holistic balance in their lives. I believe in positive self awareness and that as a person thinks they become so I educate clients on the ancient science of "know thyself. " PEMS...
Resilience, confidence and a sense of worth are all things that can be developed through understanding our past experiences. Making good choices is a learned process and I am here to pay full attention to your needs, so that you become a person that can handle life's challenges. The COVID 19 crisis has exposed many social problems that exist, one being too many Americans do not have a strong an...
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