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 wanting to be empowered to discover, explore, and pursue you life purpose, remove limiting beliefs, and experience harmony in you life? Stress, chronic pain, chronic medical conditions, and life events can lead to feeling unbalanced, depressed, or anxious. I focus on supporting people by giving the tools to create - for themselves - balance in their lives. I support individuals as they...
Challenges in life are inevitable. The goal is to not allow yourself to become defeated by those challenges. When faced with opposition, do you find it difficult to overcome? Do you experience moments where you can’t describe your feelings? Are you often stressed about things that are out of your control? Do you feel like you are having difficulty finding balance in your life? If you answered...
**Is currently accepting new clients** Congratulations on taking that first step in seeking counseling. I fully recognize your strength and also appreciate everything that has led you to pursuing counseling in the first place. Sometimes we may become so frozen by all of the “what if” scenarios, planning for our future, and a general fear of things we can’t control. Other times we may get caught...
If you're tired of traditional approaches that aren't getting you anywhere, you're in the right place. I'll be the first to admit, I've had more than my fair share of "issues" that I continue to work on each and every day. Every one of my clients knows that I'm my #1 guinea pig and I only teach from experience. I spent the better part of the last 15 years discovering what was keeping me stuck, ...
As humans we have an immense power in our ability to gain insight into our own thoughts, feelings, and actions. However, we often get so caught up in our everyday activities that we are unable to fully understand what is happening on an intrapersonal level. Psychotherapy provides the opportunity to gain this insight, and make changes based upon what we learn, using effective strategies that hav...
I believe in spending time getting to know my patients and creating a treatment plan together to meet your emotional health needs. I treat the whole person by providing medication management as well as a plan to improve diet, activity, social support, and other areas affecting your mental health. I want you to leave feeling heard and encouraged. I provide medication management, and supplement a...
I have seen that often times due to adverse experiences in childhood and/or adulthood we sometimes struggle in knowing how to tolerate and accept difficult feelings without shame and judgment. I am passionate about helping clients find their creative abilities and potential and incorporating it into the healing process. I utilize a relational (and eclectic) approach to understanding the self in...
First and foremost, I believe deeply in your capacity to heal. I operate from a point of view that recognizes sanity and goodness in all beings. I do not believe in “fixing” anyone because as humans we are not broken. Rather, I see my role as a guide who assists clients in bearing what is true, connecting to the wisdom of emotions, building life skills, and bringing curiosity and compassion to ...
I enjoy working with children, adults, couples and families who are seeking support with relationships, managing emotion, co-parenting and navigating the obstacles of everyday life. Transitions can be challenging whether it be starting a new grade, adjusting to divorce, or leaving home to begin college. Mental health issues can complicate productivity making it difficult to experience happiness...
I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to build on their strengths and inner resources. My treatment approach is to provide the tools, support, and practical feedback to help resolve current problems and long-standing disruptive patterns. I have experience helping patients with anxiety, depression and other psychological disorders build skills that bring greater well-being to their lives....
Everyone deserves happiness and a life of fulfillment. Are you struggling right now with an issue that is causing you to feel "stuck"? Is depression or anxiety holding you back from living your best life? Have you suffered from some trauma in the past that is causing real problems for you in the now? I have been working as a Clinical Therapist for over 23 years now. My work includes a vast arra...
Feelings of self doubt, confusion or hopelessness can make a person feel stuck. Life can be very unpredictable and complicated. It is okay to be in touch with your emotions and seek guidance. Therapy can provide a sense of peace in a safe environment where there is an opportunity to better understand any fears, anxiety or stress that are hindering you from reaching your full potential. I am her...
I often say that my job as a therapist is to hold up the mirror so that you can see yourself with objectivity and free of judgement. Sometimes when looking in that mirror we don't like what is reflected back to us. Our perceptions may be distorted or the way we portray ourselves to the world around us may not be authentic to our true selves. I aspire to help you identify, define and refine that...
E.M. Forster, the novelist’s phrase, “Only Connect” is a good place to begin. As psychotherapist, writer, human, I am committed to listening with compassion and to helping clients find within the courage to heal, to grow and to become more fully their true selves. I have practiced in a variety of settings and with all ages since 1994. A graduate of the National Institute for the Psychotherapies...
Welcome! I am Dr. Angie Cartwright, please consider me as your counselor if you are you looking for a partner on your mental health and wellness journey. I believe that everyone should have access to counseling and that everyone can benefit from mental health services. I provide counseling services that are centered on best practices, ethical guidelines, multicultural competencies, and the over...
