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.
Begin Your Search for a Mental Health Professional Who Specializes in Addiction
Have you been betrayed in an intimate relationship and feel like your whole world has changed? I can help you make sense out of what has happened and end that feeling of chaos in your life. I work almost exclusively with betrayed partners (spouses, life partners, significant others), including those who are in a relationship with someone who has a sex, pornography, or love addiction. Partners...
I'm Karyn Hall, director of the DBT Center. A psychologist, author, trainer, certified RO DBT supervisor, DBT-Linehan Board Certified Clinician, & certified PE therapist, I head a team of clinicians who offer RO DBT, DBT & other evidenced-based therapies for those who struggle with issues of over control or under control. Issues of under control are borderline personality disorder, bi-polar, &...
I am dedicated to the process of transforming your challenging life issues into meaningful ways of living. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, alone, or dejected? My practice will provide you with a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. I will guide you in the process of identifying, evaluating, and challenging the feelings behind your repetitive patterns of behavior. Since my goal is a...
As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and a general Mental Health Clinician, I treat a range of sexual, relationship, and intimacy problems - with heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals and couples. Working from a sexual health model - I treat problematic / out of control sexual behavior (OCSB), sexual compulsivity or what is commonly referred to as "sex addiction",...
Dr. Vernita Marsh & Associates is a holistic and psychotherapy practice. You will find our practice to be a warm and inviting atmosphere. Our staff is well trained and effective proven strategies. We incorporate a multi ethnic as well as mind, body, and spiritual perspectives in addressing your concerns. We are committed to supporting you to recognize your dreams and living your life to the...
Developing and activating your ability to overcome difficult challenges, healing from painful life experiences and achieving your most valued personal goals is the focus of my practice. Lack of motivation, confusion and inertia regarding career and relationships are obstacles we can address in therapy. Treatment options include both brief-solution focused counseling and longer term in-depth...
**Video/Telehealth available** We all experience it at one time or another...that feeling of "being stuck". It could be in our career, our job, our relationships, or our health. No matter if it's in one area of life or several, these difficulties can leave us with a loss of purpose, drive, and self-confidence, making us even less prepared to help ourselves get unstuck and move forward. As a...
In my 18 years of psychotherapy practice, I have continually utilized multiple treatment approaches to help individuals, couples, and families address their issues or concerns. Together we will construct problem-solving techniques within a brief time frame. Brief therapy allows for quick and measurable results. The treatment environment can be in my office setting or teletherapy online allowing...
My goal is to help you reach yours. I have close to 15 years experience in counseling individuals and couples in the areas of mental health, addiction, recovery from trauma, relationship issues, stress management, grief and loss, spirituality issues, and a host of other issues. I work to promote healing and growth for the mind, body, and spirit. I am accepting new referrals; call today so that...
In my 30 years of treating people with emotional problems, I have worked in-patient, in extended out-patient settings, early recovery from substance abuse. With trauma victims, soldiers returning from Iraq at Fort Dix and also spiritual and Christian counseling. All people with various challenges are welcome. I am also Licensed as a Rehabilitation Counselor by the State of NJ and work with peop...
Are you experiencing distress in your daily life and in your relationships? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, confused or disempowered? Are you frustrated by repetitive nonproductive disagreements with your partner? As a practicing therapist for twenty plus years, I have worked with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and substance...
If you found this page it's because you're contemplating getting help for yourself or a loved one. Congratulations on taking the next step, it takes much bravery to face a personal, relationship or family problem. The good news is that when clients commit themselves to getting help and learning new skills they can turn their lives around. While, I can't ethically promise you any specific result...
Change is possible in all of us, even when it seems like we have been stuck in place for as long as we can remember. I believe that life happens, and there are circumstances that are out of our control that can cause us great pain and difficulties.These circumstances do not have to define who we are or how we live. I believe through a therapeutic relationship people can heal and lives can be...
I am glad you are here to receive the support you need. I provide my clients with a safe and nurturing environment to openly share your thoughts and feelings. To support you in making new patterns and positive change. Are you seeking healing after experiencing traumatic life events, stressful relationship patterns or emotional wounds from your past. After experiencing suffering, we can often fe...
Life can be hard. I understand... I have worked professionally counseling individuals, couples, families, and groups for over 20 years. I work together with my clients to find answers to the struggles they are facing, and have found that if a person truly is ready for change, with the right help and helper, change will come. We all get "stuck" sometimes and may lose hope, but there IS hope. "We...
