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 passion for helping and empowering others shines through my commitment and connection to clients. Trauma can be debilitating and difficult to process. Therefore, I believe that a strong and safe therapeutic relationship built on trust is essential. I focus on developing healthy self-esteem, improving relationships and interpersonal skills, and learning how to navigate life stressors with a...
I believe that people, unlike objects, can make choices. Those choices are often limited by a lack of knowledge, ability, and how connected we feel to other people. When we increase knowledge about our thoughts, our emotions, our motivations, how other people think, relationship principles, and all true principles we increase our choice options. When we increase our ability to cope with distres...
I have had the opportunity for the last 20 years of working with children, teens, adults, and families around the country in various roles along my career. I have been a practicing clinician since 2013, having obtained my graduate degree and training from the Michigan State University, School of Social Work. I have been highly successful working with and helping adolescents, adults, groups, and...
Welcome to Wholistic Counseling! My name is Kathy Ensign and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My focus is on working with individuals and families helping them become whole again. I have lived in Alaska on and off for 15 years, grew up in Minnesota, military spouse for 20 years, and have two children in college. I work from a variety of therapeutic frameworks to help achieve holistic...
Countryside Counseling is found in the countryside near Hampton Cove. We know life can be really tough when you're dealing with stress, depression, grief and other life hardships. Maybe you are a parent of a child who is struggling behaviorally and don't know where to turn to or a person who has just lost a loved one and your grief is overwhelming. If so, having a caring person to sit down with...
Hi, I'm Claire Oswald and I am a licensed mental health counselor with the state of Florida. I have received my masters in mental health counseling from Florida Gulf Coast University and have been in practice for the last 7 years. I have background working with both inpatient and outpatient services to be able to fully understand the mental health services that are offered in SWFL. I have worke...
These seem like such trying times, and you want support to feel better and solve what may feel like impossible challenges. You’re tired of trying on your own, or just want to feel more hopeful, to find lasting solutions and peace. I can help with stressful adjustments and life problems, family conflict or parenting struggles, and healing difficult past experiences that still get in the way. I...
Have you been feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Are your racing thoughts stealing your peace? Do you lack fulfillment with personal or career endeavors and desire to be more connected and authentic in your relationships and with family? These experiences and feelings are common for so many and I admire your courage to seek change. I am here to help you explore the root of your discomfort and gui...
As a psychotherapist, I believe in the importance of working collaboratively with clients to highlight their strengths while applying problem-solving techniques and providing psychoeducation as a basis for my therapeutic work. I pride myself on my ability to make a positive and meaningful impact in a client’s life while utilizing an empathetic approach that fosters trust. My approach to therapy...
Liz Levarity is a bilingual (English/Haitian-Creole) Licensed Mental Health Counselor who earned a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Cambridge College and Bachelors from Northeastern University. She brings transparency, passion, and collaboration to the counseling process in order to provide genuine care to individuals, families, and groups. With over 10 years of experience, Liz h...
Call me today for a free consultation. If you are struggling with relationship difficulties including infidelity, addiction, conflict, or barriers with communication, I want to support you. My passion is working with clients to learn how to experience emotional health, and an authentic life. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental environment that helps foster interpersonal growth. I work with couples to...
I work with adults of all ages and specialize in working with those 50+. This often includes major life changes such as retirement, changes in one's family structure, the joys and stresses of caregiving, changes in health and ability, grief and loss, addressing long-term habits or patterns that aren’t working anymore, adjusting to a new environment, and those "big" questions about legacy,...
Chronic stress creates a strain that calls upon the system to devise coping strategies to survive. These strategies, especially the ones we adopt instinctively in childhood, are the source of behavior that creates problems in our lives. It can manifest as varying degrees of anxiety and depression; we get stuck - in relationships, careers, or our ambitions. We get stigmatized by what we feel whi...
I am experienced in individual and family therapy and utilize evidence based practices along with empathy, collaboration and humor to address your unique concerns, needs and circumstances. I have a wide range of experience with many different issues, including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, trauma, grief and loss, relationship struggles, behavioral issues and parenting skills. I...
