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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The circumstances that lead you to looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, and I'm here to partner with you through the pain and uncertainty. Whether it's a child or family member you're concerned about, family conflict, or your own mental health, I can help. I have provided compassionate care for more than twenty years to children and adolescents, families, and adults in both mental healt...
I'm so glad that you are considering using therapy to make positive changes in your life. I would be honored to work with you towards the goals that you believe will take you in a better direction. If you meet with me and decide I would be a good fit to be your therapist, we will work together to clarify your goals and make a plan for moving towards them that you can feel confident and hopeful...
Now Accepting Telehealth Clients! I want to walk alongside you as you experience and adjust to transitions in your life. I hope to help you feel more balanced in your identity as together we build a solid foundation of love, care, and kindness for yourself that can help positively impact the relationships that are most important to you. On Families: Children have an emotional language that is...
My clients come from all walks of life, and from a variety of backgrounds. My clients are struggling with issues that come with relationships, self-doubt, and the demands of work and school. My client’s goals are self-love and acceptance, they envision an abundant future for themselves where they are thriving, healthy, and free. My clients want peace, and love, satisfying relationships and...
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, in search of change, or trying to cope with unresolved trauma? It is difficult to ask for help but you don’t have to struggle with these issues alone. Therapy can help you work through your feelings and pain and help you heal. It takes courage to reach out for help but you can find happiness again. My approach is to create a...
Everyone has moments in their lives where they feel overwhelmed or dissatisfied and unsure of how to move forward. Having a trusted person by your side who has an unwavering commitment to help you heal and grow can make all the difference. I have been described as a “fierce advocate” for my patients, and I have a strong belief in people’s ability to change. Within a safe space, where you feel...
My main goal in this work is to create a space for clients to process and overcome whatever difficulties life has sent their way. I use a diverse treatment method to support clients of all ages to accomplish the goals they have set for themselves and their families. I have worked with clients who have experienced trauma, struggle with substance use, depression, anxiety, and a wide range of othe...
Life comes with countless peaks and valleys, ups and downs. Having the space to ventilate your feelings is important to better understand your emotions and those around you. Therapy can help you confront challenges - whether it is frequent anxiety at work, low self esteem, or relationship set-backs - and master the skills and attain the self-awareness to succeed. We can work together to help yo...
Happiness often feels as if it belongs to everyone else. The steps you've taken seem to only go backwards, no matter the intent. Difficult situations and regretful choices trap us in hopelessness. You feel lost even though you feel as if you've been down every path. You are ready for something to change. My specialty as a systemically trained therapist is to give couples and individuals the too...
I provide in person counseling services in Brandon, Fl at my Lithia-Pinecrest office. I offer Telehealth sessions for anyone residing in the state of FL. I am very comfortable collaborating with clients of any ethnic, culture, creed, religious or non- religious, sexual orientation/identity background. I have over 20 years experience. Please feel free to contact me at: BrandonMentalHealth.com My...
I believe that every client deserves a therapist who genuinely cares about their wellbeing, and I do. I understand that we all have different life journeys and I would feel honored to be a part of your journey, walking alongside of you. I will ensure you feel heard, safe, and supported. On our journey, work will be done to identify mental health obstacles and change them into opportunities for...
CSRC is a collaborative of Sex Positive multicultural therapists with a range of identities and life experiences. We are experienced and trained to work with a variety of life, mental health, sexual health, and relationship issues. Working with people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Specialty issues include: Infidelity/ affairs; Poly/ open/ consensually non-monogomous...
Therapy is, at times, a taboo and it has been relegated to "crazy" people, but the truth is: it's for everyone. We all need someone safe to talk to. Someone objective, nonjudgmental and who will listen attentively. That's what I'm here for and that's what therapy is about. It's also about empowering and helping you find the answers and tools for your situations. Believe it or not, you already h...
**How many cookies are too many at once? Am I a bad parent, or have a bad kid? Am I too much for people? Not enough? Why don’t other people have these problems? I can’t deal with this anymore. Why aren’t I better yet? Why do people say I need a therapist? I don’t want someone telling me how to live. I’ve done/been through things no one can ever know.** Whether within ourselves, or from...
We all have moments when we are triggered and respond in the present with adaptive patterns from the past - these responses no longer help or support our own best selves. At those times we need to be reminded and guided towards a new set of responses. In learning to stop our automatic response we also need support in believing in our own self worth as a constant, rather than acquired from outsi...
