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 firmly believe there is a function to our behavior. Sometimes it's obvious, sometimes not. And sometimes, while our behavior made sense at one time, maybe even to the point of saving our life, it is no longer serving us. We're all just doing the best that we can but sometimes the way we're coping leads to highly negative impacts on our body, mind, spirit, & relationships. A wise mentor once...
My professional experience includes a history of work for a variety of non-profit organizations throughout Los Angeles. I have additional experience working with artists, actors, musicians and creatives. In addition to my private practice, I also work for the LA LGBT Center, where I have treated families, couples and individuals, of all ages, since 2012. I take pride in being of service to the...
Everything looks good to everyone else, but something is wrong. Up and down, up and down, and then you collapse feeling trapped where you are and you're not sure how to get out! It's Judgments - of yourself and others - they are relentless and painful bringing up guilt, shame, and fear. It's Comparisons - between you and others, between where you thought you'd be and where you actually are -...
My passion is working with clients who are struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors & want to learn new, healthier ways of coping with whatever might be going on in their lives that has resulted in their acting out. I also enjoy working with partners who have experienced some form of betrayal in their primary relationship & need a safe, nonjudgmental place to process their feelings. Many of ...
Hi! I am Marcie Wagner, a Humanistic, Holistic Psychotherapist. I treat the WHOLE person, MBS... mind, body and spirit. I have been practicing for 20 years and have found the holistic approach to psychotherapy to be the most effective, successful way to treat psychological/emotional discomfort. I teach mindfulness meditation and prayanama (breath work) to my clients to help calm their central...
Community Counseling Center of Elk Grove has been located at Creekside Christian Church in the heart of Elk Grove for over 27 years. We offer professional Christian counseling for Sacramento, Lodi, Galt, Elk Grove & the surrounding community. Our mission is to provide struggling individuals, couples and families access to effective professional, affordable and discrete therapy services. If you ...
Do your emotions feel intense and overwhelming? Do you have difficult and combative relationships, often feeling as though your loved ones do not understand you? Do you feel like you're trapped in self-defeating patterns that make it hard for you to move forward with your life? Life is full of unexpected changes and challenges, but with the right tools we can find healthier and more effective w...
Are you feeling depressed or anxious dealing with a challenging situation in your life? Are you a parent raising a child with a disability or parent of a teen who is failing school? Are you looking for a new job or going through a divorce? Are you in recovery from substance abuse? No matter where you stand in your life, whether you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I am here to help you to expl...
I have been a licensed mental health counselor since 2004. My experience includes helping children, families, couples and individuals from all types of backgrounds. I have helped people work through difficult situations that are preventing them to obtain joy in their life. There are many types of prisons - addictions, depression, anxiety, self-hatred, abusive relationships - I would love to hel...
We provide comprehensive evaluation, treatments, and medication management through a multidisciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Therapist. Our clinicians provide consistent, quality, and patient-centered mental health services, We ensure to make a difference in the lives of the clients we serve. Together, we work with our clients to improve their quality of lif...
Therapy can benefit you wherever you are in life, whether it's in the midst of a crisis, if you're feeling distant from a partner or your parents, or if you simply want to know yourself better. I view providing therapy as a sacred calling, and I am honored to empower clients to reach goals or explore the unknown. I use a systemic approach, helping individuals, couples, families, or groups in th...
As a marriage and family therapist, I have been successful in helping individuals re-create and maintain enjoyable relationships throughout their lives. My goal as a clinician is to help you and your loved one(s) learn to build loving, trusting, understanding and safe environments and relationships that enable recovery, moving forward and healing. I love to see you and your loved one(s) smile...
In 2015, I left my job at Google to pursue a career that better catered to my lifelong passion for human interaction and relationships. My background in tech tailors my practice to those working in Silicon Valley, but my clients yield from all walks of life. I specialize in working with couples, adult individuals, those who have experienced trauma, those struggling with questions about their...
Do you ever feel stuck, just stuck? Whether anxiety and/or depression is the result of personal trauma, navigating life as a child or an adult with ADHD, the loss of a loved one, becoming first time parent(s), parenting a child with mental health challenges, recently becoming empty nesters, loosing a job, a medical diagnosis, surviving a toxic relationship, going thru a divorce or any situation...
Whatever your reason for seeking therapy is—whether it is an addiction, depression, anxiety, body image issues, gender identity—I work to collaboratively get to the root of it to help increase insight about patterns that are playing out in your life. I have a background as a yoga practitioner and teacher so I also work to use mindfulness and meditation in sessions where appropriate. I work to...
