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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From childhood to adulthood, we face myriad of relational and emotional challenges. When we don’t have the right tools to deal with these challenges they become roadblocks that manifest themselves as anxiety, depression, trauma reactions, and/or lead to addictive behaviors (i.e. gambling, substance abuse, etc.). These will affect relationships with our significant others, as well as with...
I am a Marriage & Family Therapist in private practice for nearly 30 years, with a breadth of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I work with those who are looking for change in their lives. I enjoy meeting with clients and helping them discover the peace and happiness they desire and deserve. Change is hard & takes courage to even admit we need to change. A person has to...
Counseling is a journey of self-discovery where the client and therapist work together to explore and examine your world for the purpose of improving your life. My goal is to help you discover the answers that you hold, but are having trouble accessing. My role is to guide you in determining the direction and depth of change that you would like to accomplish through your therapeutic process. We...
"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life's about creating yourself," George Bernard Shaw. I provide a safe, supportive and encouraging environment to help you tackle life's challenges. I have worked with individuals battling addiction, navigating life transitions, and coping with trauma. I enjoy helping individuals confronting addiction, addressing LGBT issues and sexual identity questions, and...
I provide individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, as well as supervision to clinicians. I create a safe working environment where I will caringly challenge you to learn, explore, and ultimately grow. Everyone has a rich internal world full of aspirations. Everyone needs to be seen and heard to recognize and achieve their goals. However, we often feel stuck, lost or depressed. We need to b...
Your pain has a purpose. Are you ready to discover what your pain is trying to teach you? Defining Moments provides you with tools to understand and cope with life's pain. Seeking counsel in life is an indication that you are made for something greater than your circumstances. Learning is a powerful tool against trauma, bullying, and depression; it is the catalyst for healing. I can help you le...
I have 17+ years experience counseling individuals and groups. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relational issues and grief. I treat people from 8-80. I am a cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT) which means we do more than "talk therapy". You will learn techniques to overcome your current challenges and have tools to use for future obstacles. Please feel free to...
********Currently accepting clients for waitlist only********** When life brings us challenges that are hard to understand, we lose sight of the power we hold within. The challenge becomes our focus and it consumes us. Counseling is a process that can help us re-focus on what is most important: the power of the individual. Each of us holds the tools we need in order to be the best versions of...
Are you struggling with anxiety, panic, worry, trauma, or intrusive thoughts? Do you find yourself avoiding situations, activities, or thoughts that did not used to trouble you? I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and trauma-related disorders. Using an empathetic and warm style, and evidence-based treatments including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Exposur...
Each human life is like a finger print, no two alike; both individual and unique. When we know how to listen, engage and trust the wisdom of our own lives, journeys and hearts, we become more ourselves. I view therapy as a process of learning to listen and live life more authentically, from our internal GPS, rather than from others telling us who we are, who we should be and what to think/do/et...
We specialize in couples counseling. Even if this is your last chance to save the relationship, we have hope and are ready to work with you. We are also experienced in individual counseling, with issues such as depression, anxiety, domestic abuse and sexual trauma, parenting, or simply adjusting to changes in life. As Christian counselors, We are equipped to provide Gospel-centered Biblical...
Whether you are a Medicare or private insurance subscriber, call me at (201)594-9900 and inquire about addressing your Depression, Anxiety, Marriage, Relationship or Transgender Issues, Or, if you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, my team of solution-focused therapists is ready, willing and capable of helping you to finally become the person you were mea...
I work with adult men and women(ages16-99)struggling with sues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, as well as those who have attention deficits. I also work with individuals struggling to find the big picture of their life, struggling to identify core values, and are “failing to launch,” having a mid-life crisis, struggling to adapt to retirement, or are having a crisis of fai...
Sometimes life can become overwhelming and can seem unbearable.... Life stressors can consume you and it feels so hard to find support that will give you a sense of healing, understanding and empathy. I have experience working as a medical social worker, as a therapist working with adolescents, adults, mental health issues, substance abuse, grief and loss, chronic illness, relationships and the...
