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
I have a background in crisis services. I have treated numerous clients, both women and men, with a history of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. For as long as I can remember I have been told that I help others feel better about themselves or difficult situations in their lives. This has not been through offering some "grand solution" to their problems but through a willingness to listen ...
At some point in most of our lives we go through challenging times in which we may feel lost, scared, lonely, anxious, or defeated. With me as your therapist, we work together to identify your best-fitting coping skills and build inner strength. We strive to uncover the barriers within that keep you from your best self and move you toward enjoying a rewarding sense of clarity. I recognize the...
Hello! I enjoy working with a wide variety of individuals and have a wide variety of experience in the field. I have worked in the home, in residential and in outpatient agencies in the past. I enjoy assisting others in overcoming what holds them back from being the best person they want to be. I have experience in treating trauma and PTSD symptoms in many different settings. I've been trained ...
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR TELEHEALTH. Born and raised on Oahu, HI. You can ask me what high school I went to during our first session. Being raised in Hawaii has given me the opportunity to work with individuals from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds. While in Hawaii I worked with adults and children, who experience addiction, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality...
LeFleur Behavioral Health offers gold-standard, evidence based psychological testing and psychotherapy solutions for a wide variety of mental health needs. We specialize in psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder, chronic pain, stress, and bereavement, as well as many other psychological difficulties. We also provide psychological testing for...
My counseling style is warm, grounded and nurturing. I value respect, sensitivity, compassion and exploration; I treat people as such. My approach combines humanistic, psychodynamic, and depth perspectives; utilizing cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and body-centered practices to cultivate greater awareness and a deeper understanding of yourself. If you are ready to courageously step into you...
( English | 中文 | 한국어 ) Every human being has the right to pursue happiness without being inundated with emotional and behavioral problems. Happiness is not optional but mandatory. Everyone deserves a fulfilling life. To achieve optimal success and happiness, we must maintain emotional health as well as physical health. If we lose this emotional component, physical health is not achievable,...
Perhaps you are struggling with maintaining some sense of structure as you balance home with children and family, trying to keep a lid on your own anxiety, stress or depression. Life may be more overwhelming, leaving you feeling the sting of stress on relationships, finances and fear of the unknown. I will work with you to help achieve your individualized goals and experience joy/peace in your...
Emotions are part of being human. Feelings should not be categorized as being good or bad- they just are. I like to think of them as tools. Indicators of where we are in life or that it may be time to explore the possibility of making change. All too often we may find ourselves wrapped up in situations that evoke emotions so powerful, we become overwhelmed. Regardless of your situation, I will...
Sometimes life throws us into a place that we can't seem to navigate. Perhaps you are feeling lonely, afraid, sad or confused and need a counselor to talk to in a private, compassionate and understanding setting. By providing a supportive, person-centered therapeutic environment, you will have the freedom to express thoughts and feelings as they relate to your personal experiences. Together, we...
During any stage of life we are faced with challenges of many kinds. And these trials can keep anyone in the dark, not realizing that hope can be found. If you're someone who is trying to figure out who you are in the world, trying to find their way, or who just needs a solid connection with a partner; if you recognize a problem and a longing for change or struggling with overwhelming thoughts ...
Dr. Jerrod Johnson has been a licensed psychologist for the past eight years. He specializes in pediatric assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities from ages 6 to young adult. He has also worked extensively with the LGBTQ population working with issues particular to the community. Dr. Johnson performs psychotherapy with emphasis on trauma and PTS...
Are you stressed? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you desire change in your life? If you desire to take better control of your mental health and wellness and no longer allow them to slow you down, you are in the right place. Life's struggles can be overwhelming and challenging. Allow me to help you sort through those challenges and create a better life. During our work, we will begin services...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist. I completed my master’s degree of Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy at Notre Dame de Namur University in 2017. I work with a variety of issues that include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief & loss, mood and personality disorders, trauma and PTSD, and have a specialty working with tho...
I believe in the inherent goodness of each individual and that we all have a capacity for change and a proclivity towards resilience and self betterment. Maybe you’re not living the life you want or you have conflicting beliefs or conditioned ways of behaving. Under this is often a disconnection from ourselves, others, and/or the natural world. Every challenging thought, behavior, or habitual...
