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 clinical approach emphasizes the importance of diversity, as I was raised in Israel and have been exposed to a great variety of cultures. My treatment approach is culturally focused, as I believe that each individual is unique to his or her background, and validating this is vital for a holistic recovery. I am fluent in Hebrew, and very familiar with the Jewish/Israeli community of South...
Facing life's challenges can be difficult and overwhelming. The decision to seek therapy takes courage. I work with individuals struggling with trauma history, substance abuse, depression, or daily stress. I believe everyone has strengths even if they are not aware of them. I am passionate about helping people who hurt find HOPE. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe and caring place for...
**I only accept insurance at my Artesia office and am currently FULL. Laguna Niguel office is cash pay only, I have some availability** Life can get difficult, for all of us. Some issues can be managed easily, and others can be extremely hard to navigate. Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious? Are you suffering from managing your daily life and feeling like you're drowni...
Life can be hard. Things that may feel easy at one time, feel impossible at another. Sometimes, there are issues that feel like they'll never go away. I work to create an environment where we can think together about what is troubling you and get to the root of the issues, so lasting change can be possible. After years of working from a more behavioral perspective, including leading CBT groups ...
Just because we're "all in this together" doesn't mean we may have never felt more alone. Our normal outlets and usual support might be gone right now. We may also feel that we're weak if we're seeking help, or that we need to be strong for those around us, but we have to ask, who's supporting us? I understand many of the concerns you may be going through right now. So instead of feeling like...
Are you someone who has struggled with addiction and realize there is more work to be done? Are you continuing to repeat your past and want to find freedom? If you have experienced any type of abuse or trauma, I want to help create a safe, sacred place where you can find healing. I am trained in EMDR, which is a cutting edge form of therapy that helps people heal from trauma. It is so much easi...
My therapeutic focus is on helping clients identify and take responsibility for addressing issues ranging from minor life adjustment problems to serious mental health conditions based in brain chemistry deficits. Licensed as a clinical social worker since 1993, I have worked in the behavioral health field since 1979 in a variety of mental health and addictions-focused settings, including...
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Life is challenging, and sometimes those challenges can feel like too much to overcome alone. I work with individuals to explore what obstacles they face to live their best life. I want to help you focus on the strengths you have, find the positivity in your life, and lead you on the path to happiness. I work with you to define goals, cope with traumas, and support y...
It may feel that you are far from your ideal self and that your hopes and dreams have become elusive. You may feel stuck as you found yourself engulfed in personal and relational cycles that do not serve you or someone you love anymore. Whether you are seeking individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy or are a guardian trying to help your child/adolescent, we will work together to...
Welcome! Do you need someone to listen & to be heard? I am so happy our paths crossed! I am a caring, compassionate, gentle, and kind therapist who helps clients improve their lives & increase their happiness. I am an excellent listener & a highly skilled therapist. I specialize in helping my clients with stress management, communicating, parenting, grief & more. I also have 15+years of teachin...
I'm a licensed professional counselor originally from Dublin, Ireland. Two key components to my practice are the teachings of Pia Mellody and laughter. I believe therapy is collaborative process whereby together we can find what issues are hindering you from being the best version of you and develop a skill set to help you overcome these blocks. I practice therapy through a trauma focused lens ...
I believe that all people have the ability to create the changes they have been hoping for in their lives with a supportive, non-judgmental person by their side. I enjoy working with people who join me in curiosity to understand their lives, worlds, and brains and use a non-judgmental and strength-based approach to create self-compassion and change. I believe that the answers to our mental heal...
I have been a clinician in northern Utah for the past four years. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples. I like working with adolescents along with their parents to help with communication skills and gaining understanding into a complex time in many teen's lives. I enjoy helping those struggling with depression and anxiety obtain coping skills and explore their own strengths a...
Mirrored Waters Counseling is available to all ages, individuals, and couples who want to resolve the issues that are complicating their lives. Be it depression, anxiety, communication in relationships, the ability to express one's thoughts and feelings or behavioral issues. Each issue can become the catalyst to future problems which can overshadow our lives. We all deserve to live a fulfilling...
My goal is to provide a comfortable, non-judgmental therapeutic environment where clients can explore their issues, needs, and goals. I am a CSAT CANDIDATE. I specialize in addictions, trauma, adolescent issues, dual diagnosis, open/non-traditional relationships, and substance abuse....
