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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Some people ask why I became a couples therapist, and my response is: "I was born a therapist." I enjoy the uniqueness of each client and their situation, how they have attempted to solve their problems, and how they are stuck. There are many situations that are similar among clients, but the interplay with each individual and their situation is infinite. Congruency for me is key. Being the per...
You may be feeling depressed, anxious, or stuck in self-defeating behaviors. Maybe you're confused or angry, or going through a difficult transition. I help people like you live happier, more rewarding lives. This may involve healing wounds from your past, finding a sense of purpose, exploring your healthy sexuality and/or gender identity, or discovering (and acting on) what you are passionate...
Since 1994 I have been in the helping profession. I have worked with individuals of various ages, from young adults to the elderly. My belief is that growth/change happens through relationship with another. Therefore, my approach to therapy is client-centered with an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. I focus on providing a safe environment where each individual can risk, to experience...
I provide family interventions that establish emotional support, education, and guidance for a variety of concerns confronted by today's families. Examples of problems encountered by families include: family planning, adoption, parenting skills, blended family issues, step-parenting, health related problems, and problems of mental health. Common family goals are: to communicate more effectively...
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, rage, or substance abuse? These issues can be overwhelming. Fortunately, healing potential lies within each of us! Long-lasting feelings and behaviors that become barriers to achieving contentment are often rooted in past trauma. Therapy bridges this connection and begins the healing process. I can provide you with individual or gr...
I believe that each person holds unique essence and recipe for happiness within. Feeling confused about a direction of your life, "stuck" in the same patterns, same "mistakes" in spite of the fact that you "know better"? You are not alone. It happens because we can't just think our way out of patterns, blocks, and imprints of traumas. My clients report significant, tangible improvements in the...
At Pacific Counseling and Trauma Center (PCTC), we are a group of passionate, and dedicated professionals that have answered the call to treat those suffering from trauma and anxiety. After her own traumatic life experience, Founder Lisa Larson discovered a powerful trauma treatment called Brainspotting. Through her own radical healing with it, she realized that the talk therapy she had been us...
I continue to derive immense satisfaction from becoming a psychologist and exploring many paths and points of view about the nature of "reality", personally in my own work on myself and with others in psychotherapy (from physical/behavioral/external levels to non-physical/subjective/internal levels). People who have participated in psychotherapy with me often describe deriving value from increa...
Talking about what is going on within you or your relationships can be a powerful experience. I have been helping married couples, engaged couples, parents and single adults for more than 21 years. I also provide Brainspotting relational psychotherapy which is a powerful and effective modality that treats unresolved trauma, negative experiences and life-time emotional distress. My specialty is...
If you find yourself in need of help in reaching your maximum potential in life, or if life has become a bit of a struggle, you may find talking to a trained professional extremely helpful. Whether it is me or another clinician, I hope that you will make the decision to seek help with all of your mental health needs. In my 15 years of experience, I have worked extensively with children and...
Marc is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing in Arizona since 2002. He works with individual adults, couples and families to improve their quality of life by strengthening problem solving skills, improving interpersonal relationships, managing/regulating emotions, increasing motivation for change, and overcoming past traumatic experiences so as to live more freely in the he...
I have been privileged to work with clients in a variety of settings including schools, employee assistance programs, partial hospital programs as well as private practice. I enjoy working with tweens, adolescents, adults, including elders, couples and families. Most commonly clients present issues of depression, anxiety, relationship issues (including bullying), and issues related to trauma,...
Psychological Evaluations for Hardship Waivers, Visa U, Vawa Visa, Cancellation Removal We are providing Tele-Psych services, given the impact of Covid-19; therefore, following social distancing guidance and ensure safety. Psychological evaluations and therapy sessions are being conducted via Tele-psych, clients do not have to worry about coming to our office or having a computer or any special...
I am a compassionate, empathetic, engaging and challenging therapist. I utilize the many disciplines I have integrated over the almost 30 years of practicing as a Licensed, Marriage, Family therapist. I am also a Certified Addiction Specialist #C-4020. I tailor treatment to each individual, couple, and family. I will help guide you on your journey of change. I wrote the first book on Attention...
**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME** Hello! It's a brave thing to seek therapy, so if you're reading this I want to encourage you that you've already taken your first step toward making things better. That's what I believe therapy should be- helping people figure out how to thrive, not just survive. While it is wonderfully valuable to look back at family themes and relationship patterns, ...
