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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I would like to help you realize your full potential and achieve a healthy and meaningful life. I have been in practice for 26 years. I can help you look at past events and experiences which may affect your mood and behavior today and which prevent you from getting what you want in life. I also focus on the present by teaching the skills to achieve effective ways to cope with life's difficultie...
If you are struggling with the effects of traumatic experiences from a one time event to ongoing abuse, using various substances to cope and deal with trauma, are experiencing difficulties related changes in life including ones created by COVID-19, or grief and loss, I am here to support you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Addiction Counselor who incorporates all parts of...
Are you overcome with fear and anxiety as you navigate the quickly changing landscape of the current times? Chances are, the things you normally do to manage stress can’t cut through the weight of it all, or perhaps those things are even starting to do more harm than good. I can help you catch yourself before your breaking point and teach you the skills you need to manage your overwhelming...
Human beings fascinate me. I am intrigued by both the "why" of how people came to be sitting with me sharing their story and the "how" of helping them change their lives for the better. When we work together, you are not your diagnosis or your problems but, rather, you are a human being trying your best to be content with yourself. It's as simple as that. I always tell my clients "you can't dri...
My style is warm and genuine. Through empathy and validation I strive to offer a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere. My goal is to help you gain insight and practical tools to improve your quality of life. Providing support and understanding along with coping strategies helps to alleviate problematic thinking, behaviors, and symptoms. I have experience helping people who struggle with depression,...
There are times when you need to talk to someone who is there only for you. Talking with a therapist provides a safe place to be vulnerable about painful thoughts and feelings. You may be feeling sad, angry, anxious or stuck. You may be unable to control negative thoughts, unhealthy behaviors, engaging in unhealthy relationships or repeating destructive patterns. You may be distressed from...
Are you eager to start taking better care of yourself in order to enjoy a more fulfilled life? I have a passion for helping people heal hurts, grow through challenges, and experience life in a healthier and more satisfying way. I truly enjoy aiding clients in finding hope in otherwise bleak circumstances. If you choose to work with me, you would receive counseling through Cognitive Behavioral...
I believe each person I work with has their own unique situation. We work together to discover strengths and then use those strengths to work through the issues in which they struggle. Common struggles include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, attachment, parenting and addiction. I bring a variety of techniques and many years experience to help break through the pain and find the hope....
Accepting new Telehealth clients. There are various sources of stress in the world at this time. You are not alone, there is an ear available to you. I will provide you a comfortable setting to build trust without judgement in order to grow. When your days of sadness seem to increase by the week, sleep is hard to get, and you desire a different life, there is HOPE. What is needed to change your...
"Together We Achieve Freedom", the goal you want to reach to live your best life. I possess 8 professional yrs. of Master Degree level Counseling/Psychotherapy (4yrs licensed); >10yrs as pre-masters degree mental health counselor. WELCOME to Maryland Collaborative Counseling, LLC. In this outpatient safe place, all ADULT clients receive quality guidance with an individualized plan of action usi...
I can work with children, adults, couples, families, groups, & organizations. I have years of experience working with issues including but not limited to mental health diagnoses; couples & families in conflict; unhealthy relationships; grief & loss; trauma & crisis; stress, anxiety, & perfectionism; social & emotional learning; bullying & conflict resolution; depression & self-harming behaviors...
The ability to be reflective and resilient is a cornerstone of mental fitness and a predictor of life long mental health. For the last 25 years, I have worked with adults, adolescents and children to help them cultivate a greater understanding of feelings, thoughts and experiences. In collaborative partnership, I work with clients to develop greater responsiveness to the complexity of emotional...
Many people, perhaps like yourself, find relationship issues with family, spouses, work colleagues very challenging and often these relationships evoke anxiety, anger and fear. Some people have had very difficult upbringings, and while they appear to cope, they are often emotionally surviving rather than thriving. This is a valid reason to seek therapeutic attention. I am an experienced...
Teletherapy is available at my practice. Do you struggle to say "no" to people? Do you feel guilty when you do? Do you feel pressure to make others happy while never getting what you need? Do you stay in bad relationships for too long? Do you feel stuck relationally, emotionally, or in your career path? There are explanations for this behavior and ways to change it. I love helping people learn ...
This is about you, your life, your relationships, and what is important to you. We can enhance your life, and I am honored to partake in that process. We all are bound by certain factors out of our control, our genes, our parents, upbringing etc. However, amid that construct, we can choose to be who we want to, and I can help with that endeavor. I love therapy, and I love being a therapist. I'm...
