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
Are you having issues with trauma and recall leading to anxiety and depression? I am committed to assisting people to live their best lives beyond anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse and anger. I have been in social work and ministry for over 10 years focusing on the church, the family and the stability of Mental Health i.e. facing past hurts, moving beyond family secrets and finding...
My ideal client is aware that something is wrong, has some idea that they contribute to part of it, and are willing to try something new to see if things improve. The three groups of people who come to me the most are: substance users or the people who love them, people who have a trouble communicating, sometimes due to anger, and people who have suffered from trauma. I have been a therapist fo...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who strongly believes in the benefits of therapy; I have practiced for 35 years, and participated in my own personal work which allows me to be a supportive witness and caring guide. It's important to have a therapist who continues to work on themselves. In our Western culture, listening is often someone waiting for the opportunity to share their own thoug...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist who is experienced at treating trauma caused by stressful and traumatic events, as well as the anxiety, depression, substance use, and other mental illnesses that can result from traumatic experiences. I am passionate about creating a safe space and a strong, nonjudgmental, holistic relationship with my clients as I...
I specialize in integrative individual and couples therapy for the mind and body. My perspective on therapy starts with the central belief that if you listen to your clients, they will always tell you what's going on. While that may seem very basic, unfortunately, there is very little listening going on these days. When we are listened to and are unconditionally respected and accepted, we...
I have experience treating eating disorders, addictions, developmental trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, bad body image, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. I am certified in EMDR and have received training in such therapeutic modalities as neurofeedback, interpersonal neurobiology, Internal Family Systems, family therapy, schema therapy, and somatic experiencing. I received my Masters in...
I have been licensed MFT since 1986. I have worked with the severely ill and more recently my focus has been with families. From areas of fertility assessing pre school children, school aged children and adolescents. I have a specialty in children with special needs. In addition I assist with families with all aspect of adjustments that all members experience in their unique way. The family is ...
We are all born whole, in lovingkind perfection. But life produces obstacles that sidetrack our becoming ourselves. Obstacles take any forms: trauma in the body, inauthentic identities, existential fears, beliefs indoctrinated but in conflict with one's essential values, or anxiety that something is wrong with oneself. The result can be alienation, grief, substance use issues, depression, anxie...
You deserve compassionate care to navigate difficult challenges. Whether experiencing relationship issues, mental health or substance use issues affecting your family, marriage, work, school or social life, help is available. As a systemically trained therapist, I use therapeutic tools to help adults & children learn and use healthy coping skills. I partner with clients to shift uncomfortable...
I am a Clinical Psychologist and owner of Del Soul Psychology & Wellness in Peoria. At our growing center we have experienced psychotherapists with a wide range of specialties, including, psychological testing, EMDR, somatic experiencing (SE), substance abuse, sex and love addiction, hypnotherapy, and holistic nutrition. We provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families. We also have...
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), or science-talk for "let's look at unhelpful thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and get you more helpful ones." I have worked in private practice for several years at the Center for Anxiety and the Cognitive Health Group. I have trained on both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric units at Rockland Psychiatric...
KNRB offers individual, couple, group, and family therapy. All of our therapists and life coaches are certified and licensed with years of experience. We all have different specialties, so we match each client to the therapist that best fit their needs. Substance use and mental health issues, not only affect the individual, but their support system as well so we offer family therapy and other...
I find a lot of joy in working with individuals, couples, and families. I feel privileged to be allowed in my client's stories and use my abilities to help you realize your own potential. I find using a narrative approach with my clients is most effective, acknowledging that everyone plays the role of protagonist in their own unique life story. I have worked as a wilderness therapy guide and in...
Providing a compassionate and trusting therapeutic relationship is a priority in treatment. I strive to guide people to develop their inner strengths and wisdom, and to release negative thought and behavioral patterns through a variety of therapeutic techniques. I am highly trauma-focused, as well as spiritually-oriented. A relaxed and non-judgmental environment is provided to all persons,...
My background is neuropsychology and health psychology, therefore, I specialize with understanding the complexity of interactions between medical illness and psychological symptoms such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse, etc. A medical population I have specialty with is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and adjustment to said medical condition, as well as cognitive dysfunction...
