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
I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), working under the private agency: Becoming Transformed, LLC. I come from a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry, where I was able to apply my unique counseling skills in a diverse community of teaching, accounting/finance, analytics, and guidance for students and school leadership. I spend much of my spare time with family,...
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Perhaps the stress of daily life, relationships, or your career is causing your quality of life to suffer. These feelings can cause distance in relationships, negatively impact your mood, and can lead to developing unhealthy coping mechanisms such as addiction or isolation. If this resonates with you, you certainly are not alone and I’m glad you fo...
My practice focuses on the well being of my clients. I provide mental health services for children to adults. My passion is to serve families in the community in need of mental health counseling. I am experience in play therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, individual and substance abuse counseling. I provide treatment for anxiety, depression, grief and behavioral therapy. I am fluent in...
The clients I serve are often at a crossroads in their life story and unsure of how to close one chapter and begin anew. Clients I enjoy working with recognize that counseling continues outside of the session in self reflection, exploring behavior change, and shifting how we think and relate to ourselves. I find that counseling helps meet goals and needs as diverse as the client, and sometimes...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (Alabama) with over 30 years experience as a counselor, and 25 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor. My practice includes individual therapy for depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, daily coping. I also offer family/couples counseling. My background and perspective are informed primarily by person-centered and cognitive behavioral practice. I beli...
As a clinician, my greatest satisfaction is derived from observing the progress of my clients. Let’s work together to create a comfortable and safe space that will allow you or family members/significant others to work towards issues and conflicts. My specialties include children and teens, relationship issues and mood disorders. Are you experiencing difficulty controlling emotions or behaviors...
I have been in education for 13 years, 7 as a counselor. I have worked in the criminal justice system as a counselor for over a year. I began working in early childhood education at Amarillo Montessori Academy while in college where I learned about child development and best practices for early academic achievement. I spent most of my years in education at the junior high and high school levels...
When we are faced with life's challenges we are often left feeling overwhelmed and alone. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space, and a trusted partner, who you can work with to create a more peaceful and meaningful life. Let's work together to navigate the difficult process of changing unhealthy responses to life's challenges. I focus treatment on restoring hope by using a...
Dr. Jessica Lamar is a post doctoral resident who has experience treating clients in outpatient, residential, hospital, and forensic settings. I offer a safe and caring environment for clients experiencing grief/ loss, life transitions, and unhealthy relationships with self, others, and coping styles. I believe therapy is a personal and collaborative. I value an integrative and collaborative...
Truth and Freedom. To be truly free is one of our greatest desires. To be our authentic selves. To express who we truly are. To be in relationships we truly want to be in. To feel inspired and excited about life, and what we are doing, and where we are going. These are all possibilities when we do the work. Until we are free, we may feel many levels of mental and physical discomfort, as we...
My practice is built upon years of dedicated experience helping others find a calmer inner balance. Because of my belief in the power of a growth mindset, I work together with my clients to help them set personal goals and find a path to achieve them. I offer the best possible experience in an empathetic and positive environment. My calm and accepting demeanor, coupled with my focus on behavior...
"Just so you know, my eyes don't see the person you used to be, I only see the person you are fighting to become". This defines the work I do daily with my clients. The willingness to face things you want to change, is all it takes. Fear is expected as change comes, however we can work on coping skills to diminish the fear and anxiety you have. I will support you with empathy and compassion alo...
Congratulations on reaching out for help! Please feel comforted that many of us are struggling through these difficult times, and you are not alone. I would like to help you resolve a crisis, provide you with tools to help you have better relationships, or help you reduce anxiety and/or depression as well as work through any trauma that may have been triggered during this time. My experience sp...
As a clinician, my goal is to provide a safe and accepting atmosphere where issues can be explored with empathy. Clients often come to therapy with a need to find hope for their future as well as a path to restoration. I believe that the relationship we form together can be the basis of that path. I see my role as that of ally and collaborator in your efforts to accept yourself and move towards...
