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 like to work with individuals who are motivated to change or couples and families that want to change but just don't know how. Also, sometimes people are experiencing symptoms and are not sure where they come from or how to escape the pain. I can work collaboratively to help alleviate the anxiety and depressive symptoms by creating an improved lifestyle and internal peace of mind. I can help ...
I am a Licensed Clinical Practicing Counselor (LCPC) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). I began working in the mental health field in 2012 at an inpatient mental health facility in Chicago working with individuals who struggled with behavioral disorders. Since then, I have worked with and assisted individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and substance use...
Managing your day-to-day activities is tough sometimes, right? From work, to relationships and tending to your children, life can be overwhelming! Then, sometimes you feel sad, angry, anxious, or like you are in a dark place that you just do not want to be in. All together, that can really make you feel unaccomplished, with low energy, and just not your normal self. Sometimes we experience...
How are you during the pandemic? Do you find yourself struggling personally due to the loss of work or changes from due to COVID? Let's not forgot your relationships or the pending ones that you are trying to establish, are they affected? Life is a journey for all of us. However it makes it much more difficult when we have to wear masks and practice social distancing. Therapy can help you to...
If you are a College Student, Young Adult, or Young Professional dealing with life transitions and the challenges that come with "ADULTING", then we should meet. I have a passion to help individuals overcome their fears/barriers and to find balance in life. I specialize in working with young professionals who are dealing with low self-esteem, social anxiety, relationship issues and quarter-life...
We are a wife and husband team who are passionate about keeping our relationship healthy and helping other couples to have relationships that thrive. Through our professional experiences as well as our fifteen years of being married, we know that being in a happy relationship takes WORK and requires being intentional in your words and actions every day. It requires you to have the tough...
You already felt tired, weary and worn and then in comes COVID-19. This has caused you to become more anxious than ever. Now you feel this impending doom - you already felt trapped. Now, what do you do? You are tired of everything and everybody. You we're already tired of your boss; can't stand your wife and at times they seem like the same person. You wish you could tell them what you really...
Dr. Vanessa Barbosa (PSY30086) is a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of California. Dr. Barbosa has over 8 years of clinical practice and 5 years of forensic experience assessing and treating a variety of Mental Health symptoms and disorders in both English and Spanish of culturally diverse individuals and families. The types of services range from individual therapy, group...
Having encountered the healing nature of the therapeutic relationship myself, I am passionate about providing a safe and judgment-free space for processing and identifying areas of growth together. I want to come alongside those searching for relief in whatever struggles they’re facing. I provide a Christian based approach to therapy, and desire to see relationships restored through the power o...
We here at TheraVille Counseling Services, Inc. believe in utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy. The therapy is customized to meet the uniqueness of each and every client. By personalizing the therapeutic experience to best address and respond to the needs of the individual or families, our eclecticism ensures that the most effective therapeutic techniques are integrated into treatment. We...
Hello & welcome! I treat a variety of mental health concerns, and I specialize in gender-affirmative care for transgender, gender non-binary, gender non-conforming and questioning folks. You might be questioning your gender or feel like you want to explore more with an experienced therapist. Perhaps you have come out, or transitioned, but are finding dealing with other people’s reactions...
“I work under the assumption that there is a path already in place for each individual in each circumstance, that will lead them out of the limitations and difficulties of their situation to the fuller life they desire. I work under the assumption that we are eternal human souls operating within the context of divine guidance; that our own great soul impulse is ever-present, leading us step by...
-Saturday Availability- Do you feel anxious, alone, stuck, or disconnected in your life? Has something bad happened to you in the past and it seems to be controlling how you feel and interact with others in your life today? Often times when trauma occurs, it gets locked in our body and we learn to live through life functioning from a set of beliefs and behaviors. These beliefs and behaviors may...
Therapy works. Whether you are lonesome, sad, overwhelmed, isolated, unfulfilled or anxious, therapy is effective. I offer a safe and affordable space in which to build trust, create an alliance, and open up emotionally. I believe in fostering a strong attachment with each patient, and I am compassionate in the process. Together we can sort out negative thoughts and emotions, prioritize life...
Often the demands of the outside world pull us in different directions, causing tension in our relationships, work, and an internal departure from who we know ourselves to be. Many experience the added pressures of anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, loss and loneliness. Through therapy, I will assist you in finding a way forward, discovering those parts of yourself you may have lost and al...
