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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I love working with individuals of all ages and struggles. I have been in the counseling field for over 20 years and enjoy the partnership of working together to find a solution. Throughout the years I have spent much time researching and attending trainings to learn how to best handle stress. Stress and trauma have a significant impact on our bodies and many traditional strategies may not work...
In Crisis Call 386-387-1897, life threatening call 911. You and I will work as a team, so you can make the necessary changes to reach your goals. We all have struggles, yours could be, substance abuse, addiction, codependency, grief from loss, traumas from combat, police work, emergency work, sexual, physical, emotional abuse, leaving post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These circumstances c...
I consider myself to be a perpetual learner with a great number of experiences which has allowed me the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally. With this experience, I am impassioned to pay it forward to all my clients and help them develop in their own way. I serve clients who may struggle with anxiety, depression, stress management, workplace concerns, adjustment disorders,...
Life is full of ups and down. The ups are great, and at times, the downs can leave you feeling stuck. Sometimes people need someone to help them sort out the chaos, or just be a non-judgmental, listening ear. I believe all people are naturally good, performing their best when they feel their best. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I offer couple and family therapy to all ages,...
Thank you for reading my profile. DEPRESSION - Are you experiencing hopelessness about your life, persistent sadness, irritable, difficulty concentrating staying focused? TRAUMA - Having flashbacks, nightmares, withdrawn from others; guilt/shame, self-blame and denial? Are there concerns with your SELF-ESTEEM? Inability to trust your own opinion; always overthinking; afraid to take challenges;...
I strongly believe in the human capacity for resilience, healing, and transformation and I am passionate about tailoring therapy to fit the individual and their strengths. Most of all though I genuinely care and invest myself in the people that my career, I have worked with clients experiencing a variety of conditions such as panic disorder, sexual/physical abuse, anxiety/depression, disturbing...
The therapeutic process is a healing process. Healing takes place both internally and within the context of relationship. We constantly shift and change day to day, week to week, year to year. Changes can be something like going from sleeping to waking, from changing our routines, or outdated patterning. Changes can come in the form of a new baby, a new marriage, or a new job; and they can also...
The first step in any change is realizing that you want or need a change in the first place. As a therapist, I utilize a strength-based approach to allow clients to learn and hone in on the skills they already possess in order to make the changes they desire in their lives. In our sessions, I will act like a mirror, helping you to gain insight, discover patterns, and learn about the obstacles t...
I use an integrative approach informed by relational, psychodynamic, existential, and mindfulness traditions along with my decades of artistic practice as a poet, culture-maker, and teacher. I collaborate with my clients in creating a safe and accepting space for emotional pain to be explored, shame dismantled, somatic connections tracked with more consciousness, internal frameworks revised and...
Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Unsure of how to move forward due to past pain, current challenges, or future worries? Although seeking therapy can be scary and daunting, I also believe it can be a catalyst for personal growth and change. I want to walk with you on your journey through these experiences that evoke difficult emotions, such as sadness, anger, hurt, and confusion, to help you...
Currently, not accepting new clients. I have a special interest in issues of diversity and inclusion and exploring clients' unique experiences and relationships with their intersecting identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, Deaf/hard of hearing/child of deaf adults, religion, gender, sexuality). My particular areas of interest include trauma/PTSD, LGBTQIA* identity, depression/anxiety, major life...
I have worked with children and their families for over 25 years and have been a therapist for nine years. I have two primary areas. 1) I often work with parents and youth to decrease emotional behavioral difficulties (e.g., anxiety, depression, social isolation, addiction, defiance, ADHD, trauma, self-harm, attachment issues, and family conflict) and strengthen the youth to develop healthy...
People who are in emotional/mental and physical pain are the ideal client for the healing process. I am here only to be truly helpful to all who are seeking to live life rather than cope through life. We specialize in Couples Counseling, Teen, Anxiety, Depression and Individual Counseling. When treating common issues such as depression and anxiety, We encourage our clients to consider the many...
No matter how the world has defined you, I want to assist you to come to a place of self acceptance and create peace of mind. I am an experienced clinician who has a master’s degree in social work from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. I have worked for a large teaching medical center, as well as federally qualified health center providing mental health and substance use clinical servic...
