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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My desire is to help people of all ages overcome their challenges through a uniquely Christian, root based, trauma informed approach. As an ordained minister in the Christian Church and a trained EMDR therapist, my desire is to combine those two disciplines to help clients achieve freedom and healing from the difficult issues they experience in their lives. Through initial meetings, trust build...
My experience is in working with a diverse population ranging from variety of mental health difficulties from Mood Disorders, Psychotic Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Eating Disorders, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder, Phobias, Sexual disorders, Adjustment Disorders and Substance Abuse Disorders. I assist clients to decrease their...
Having worked in the mental health field for 9+ years and presently as a Senior Social Worker at the VA, I have helped patients with a diverse array of both severe and chronic problems to include depression, anxiety, addiction, insomnia, suicidal ideation, self-directed violence, chronic pain, marital conflict, parenting difficulties, and diverse traumas to include sexual and military traumas. ...
Sometimes we feel anxious, depressed, ashamed, disappointed, or just plain numb because we think we should be better, faster, smarter, or simply not have these feelings at all. With the goal of moving forward in a more positive direction, relationship challenges, communication breakdowns, trauma history, substance use dependency, procrastination, fear, isolation, grief, positive expressions of...
Welcome! Are you struggling with making changes in your life and feel that you are stuck in a rut? Do you feel like anger, anxiety, depression, or grief is keeping you from finding peace and happiness in your life? Let's address these blocks and work to find the best path for you to manage the weights in your life so that you may live well. You can find balance in your life and live with reduce...
Be heard and acknowledged. My goal in therapy is to provide you with nonjudgmental and empathetic listening, so you can safely explore your current and core issues. In my experience, the catharsis of sharing your thoughts and feelings leads to discovering your strengths and deficits. I truly believe that it is upon these strengths that you will build a repertoire of cognitive, emotional, and...
I have been in the sexual addiction community for 18 years. I am familiar with most major recovery programs, Christian and secular, so I can help tailor make a recovery program that works effectively for you. I am also a sex addict in recovery so I offer the tools and insights of my own experience. I know the freedom that sobriety and recovery can bring and my goal is to help you experience tha...
I help young (and not so young) adults and teenagers effectively manage depression, anger, unhealthy addictions, and the anxiety & stress that come along with our complex lives. I also work with couples trying to find love and learn to communicate again. Change is difficult, especially when we are struggling. I work with my clients to live a more fulfilling life and find that joy and peace that...
It can be embarrassing, painful and debilitating to have intimacy or sexual problems. It may be due to physical problems, aging, sexual abuse, strict upbringing, assault or for an unknown reason. You or someone you love may live with out of control pornography or sexual behavior or addiction. You may have difficulty forming a long term intimate relationship with someone and not understand why. ...
I enjoy helping my clients empower themselves to live the lives they wish to live, develop self-compassion, & embrace peace, frequently with the help of my therapy dog, Rockstar. I believe many stressful behaviors (e.g., isolation, eating disorders) begin as a way to cope, when we feel we have little control. Even if certain behaviors are now causing you distress, it is amazing that you empower...
Hello and thank you for taking the time to reach out! Do you ever have those days where things are especially difficult?? Many of the people that I meet struggle with mental health, substance abuse, anxiety, and managing traumatic events. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have extensive experience supporting teenagers who have experience...
Maybe you are struggling with anxiety, constant stress and racing thoughts, or even panic attacks. Maybe you are unhappy in your current relationship and are not experiencing the growth and change you desire and need. Maybe you are struggling with your adolescent and do not know how to help or reach him or her. Maybe you find it hard to get out of bed everyday and are experiencing depression,...
I create a welcoming environment where you will feel accepted, validated, and safe to explore anything that comes up. With my warm, genuine support, you can identify the parts of yourself and your life that you want to transform in order to establish an overall sense of well-being and gratitude. I like to take a holistic approach to healing, exploring your situation from various perspectives to...
We humans are social, emotional and spiritual beings with unique and connected stories that are continually in process. We all have the innate need to be valued and loved. The therapeutic relationship offers you a safe, non-judgmental, empathic space to explore your thoughts and feelings - where you have been and where you want to be. Part of our time together will be addressing your unique pas...
If you are seeking therapy, you've most likely identified patterns in your life that you'd like to change. Do you feel overwhelmed by what seems too large of a mountain to scale? Have you attempted to do the work alone, but often feel hopeless in your pursuit of stability? You may find it comforting to secure a knowledgeable supportive passenger in your journey to reach the destination of growt...
