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
If you find yourself troubled by balancing life responsibilities, or distracted in realizing your dreams as you attempt to surf the intensity of your emotion, you’re probably in need of a trusted and experienced counselor who will support you in navigating through life’s greatest challenges. As a licensed counselor working in the field for over 10 years, I have supported a variety of individual...
Most of the clients I work with recognize the reality of the soul even if they call it something else like spirit or self. Regardless of the name we give it, we often arrive at crossings in life where that core is lost, buried, or suffering. These passages can appear as a loss of calling, old trauma with current perceived threats, unlived life, or haunting night or day dreams. These are painful...
Our approach to mental and behavioral care is unique when compared to most traditional mental health programs. We see you as a whole person in the context of your life, examining all the parts of who you are and what influences your needs. The whole you has a lot going on and we can help you explore the physical, emotional, cognitive, social, cultural and communal parts of your life as well as...
Faced with multiple internal and external stressors, we resort to fight or flight reactions, particularly when we do not feel adequately loved or safe. Self critical thinking can take over and fuel aggression, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, low self-esteem and relationship problems--for starters! How do we gain the confidence to get out from under toxic pasts, live more fully in the pres...
Right now, I am accepting new clients and seeing all clients via video and phone sessions, start with a free 20 minute initial consult. I specialize in working with Anxiety, OCD, Depression and Trauma. My approach is integrative and utilizes Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Hypnotherapy. I work with each client to create an individualized...
Hi! I'd like to congratulate you for taking the first step in making real changes in your life. You've found the courage to admit that you have a problem and seek help. You may be down and depressed or anxious and panicky and feeling confused and helpless. Whether you are stressed out and can't sleep or your whole world is falling apart, I can help you sort things out and give you some effectiv...
I provide psychotherapy as well as personalized meditation facilitation to adults & older adolescents (18+). My approach is influenced by Buddhist psychology & a mind/body perspective. It is also shaped by the three elements of self-compassion: common humanity, mindful awareness & kindness (working with the inner critic). I believe that well-being is a skill & my approach is holistic, emphasizi...
You are a person. There is no ideal client but there is an ideal you. Whatever reason you've decided to consider therapy, it is up to the therapist to create a safe, warm and inviting environment; to help you find your ideal you. Research shows that therapeutic alliance is the foundation of client growth, success and ultimately--therapy completion. Therefore, my number one goal is to provide th...
**ACCEPTING NEW TELEHEALTH CLIENTS WITH PAPERLESS INTAKE** You’ve asked yourself, “Why am I not over this by now?” Perhaps others have implied that you should be over it. “Let it go. Move on.” It should be that simple, right? Some days it seems like you are over it. You go about your life, get things done. But then in the quiet moments you notice the heaviness, the burden. You wonder if it’s yo...
Currently Accepting New Clients. Change. That's what it's all about. How it happens is the question. Being skilled in the most recent scientific interventions, I develop a personal plan that targets a client's unique situation. Nancy W. Smith Cape Therapy and Coaching--as both a therapist and a life coach, I help clients living on Cape Cod to identify/overcome obstacles while increasing success...
We all want to feel happy and live the life we believe we deserve. Often there are obstacles that prevent this from coming to fruition. Issues such as depression, anxiety, life role transition, grief, and childhood sexual trauma can hold us backing from living life. For the most part, we want to feel whole in personal relationships, in work roles, and with family members. Implementing coping...
It is a privilege to hear a person’s life story and help them heal, grow, and navigate through challenges. I will listen and respect your uniqueness. I have over 20 years of experience working as a Master’s Level, Limited Licensed Psychologist. Together we can find a path that guides you toward growth, healthy coping, improved relationships, and helps you fulfill your life’s purpose. I am a yog...
Helping you find your path, your purpose, and access to your closest desires is the focus of my treatment approach. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance misuse, I believe that these challenges do not need to be confronted alone. In our work together, we will uncover the beliefs, old ideas, and problem stories that isolate you, and keep you from the life we would pre...
Whole-person wellness is at the core of my clinical practice. I believe that mental health is most effectively treated in conjunction with physical, nutritional, and interpersonal health. My clients can expect a thorough assessment of overall well-being and a treatment plan that delivers noticeable results. I recognize the enormous financial constraints of todays workforce and the need to quick...
Life can be really hard. Sometimes when you least expect it your mind becomes overwhelmed by the complexity of this world. Maybe you can’t stop thinking about that argument you had with your friend. Maybe health issues and the financial burden of credit card debt are bearing down on you like a ton of bricks. You try to stay balanced, but your emotions are like a roller-coaster and the stress pl...
