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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You are not disposable, replaceable, and you would be missed. I believe relief from overwhelming or debilitating behavioral health symptoms is achievable; individuals are not defined by their diagnosis or set of symptoms; and, the mind and body are one--possessing extreme potential to recover fully. Working together in a non-judgmental atmosphere we will identify and focus on areas of existing...
I provide individual sessions for women and girls who are suffering mentally and/or emotionally or who just want to improve their overall mental health and well-being. During our sessions, we will focus on past traumas and issues at core to change self-destructive habits, repair and improve relationships, and work through painful feelings in order to have a meaningful and abundant life. My ther...
Forging the nerve to come to counseling takes bravery. Life hands many individuals trying times that can bring us to the point of feeling nothing can ease the pain, hurt, or confusion. I understand that counseling is a dance of building vulnerability and trust with your therapist. I am willing to sit with you and develop a trusting, therapeutic relationship so I can support, encourage, and guid...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Do you feel like no one understands the difficulties you are facing? Do you feel like you are falling down in deep confusion? Are you in need of clarity and support? You are not alone, and you don't have to be alone in your struggles. I am a clinical psychotherapist with many years of experience working in various clinical settings with ranges of mental health and persona...
I specialize in Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, an evidence based treatment designed to work from a trauma informed lens to address challenges including anxiety, depression, and suicidality. I work with clients entering therapy for the first time or those who have been through the process before with unresolved issues. It's difficult to come to therapy and start to talk about what's going on in y...
My passion is trauma. Because it hides in plain sight and disguises itself in many forms, most people never consider their grief, anxiety, depression, addictions, chronic pain, relationship difficulties or unexplained medical problems could be related to past or present emotional wounds. I think of trauma as a thief because these emotional wounds rob quality of life and the ability to realize...
I believe that each person and their story is uniquely different and therefore requires treatment that is tailored specifically to your needs. What I incorporate into my sessions is authenticity, humor, and a pragmatic approach. In therapy, we are there to meet YOUR goals and what you have come to work through. I feel that rapport is essential to the process of therapy and rapport is where ther...
Life is a challenge and everyone handles it differently. People experience different challenges and sometimes need someone to assist them on the journey. That is where I come in, to walk beside you and make your journey the best it can be. One of the first areas people struggle in when dealing with life issues is their sleep. Unable to shut the mind down due to stress, anxiety or any other reas...
Every person is unique, and what one needs to heal and feel whole is also unique. I see each of my clients as the individuals that they are, and work with them using the method and process best for their healing and personal growth. Therapy is a process where alchemy can occur; together we can allow for this process, and the healing begins here. I use a Client Centered approach and integrate...
Nearly twenty years of working with folks has me convinced that the ‘best therapy’ is about blending a genuine connection between counselor and client with the weaving in of effective techniques that help those I work with get traction in life to move through the challenges that led them to seeking help in the first place. Whether working together to address the effects of trauma, to manage...
Do you feel stuck in a career, relationship, or addictive behavior that is no longer serving you? Do you lie awake at night with anxiety and worry? Do you wish you felt more happiness in your life? You don’t have to struggle alone with all of the stress you experience. In a supportive and safe space, I can help you heal from the past, overcome your current challenges, and become the best versio...
When people experience emotional pain or are struggling with their relationship to themselves, it can affect all areas of their lives. My passion is bringing understanding and healing to people struggling with these wounds. I help my clients find healthy perceptions of themselves, grow in self-worth, understand the origins of their wounds, and overcome the strong emotions that they evoke. I kno...
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 20 years. In that time I have worked with men, women, teens, and families on a wide variety of issues. Sometimes that work simply involved helping them through a particular incident or life change that overwhelmed them. Other times our work together centered around longstanding issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. With year...
Westside Behavioral Health is a clinician-owned and operated practice specializing in the evaluation and evidence-based treatment of a variety of mental and behavioral health difficulties. Our clinicians, are experienced at treating numerous issues including: mood disorders, self-esteem, stress management, anxiety and trauma, stress management, addiction and disordered eating, women's health...
**Currently offering video appointments in observance of our shelter-in-place order.** Whether you want to get support around new changes in your life that are causing you pain and worry, or work through problems that have been with you for years, my goal is to help you feel relief, feel empowered, and adjust to the things that are out of your control. I take an open, non-judgmental approach to...
