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 believe in creating a safe, comfortable space for individuals to come and receive counseling. The best therapy takes place when clients are comfortable and at ease in a nonjudgmental, confidential environment. It is here that people can process their thoughts, feelings, and emotions with the least amount of resistance. By focusing on establishing trust and rapport, I can empower clients to...
I specialize in helping college students and young adults who are feeling down, depressed, anxious, lonely, or stuck. I also enjoy working with couples who are struggling to connect and communicate well. Sometimes our lives are a little messy; my desire is to walk alongside you to target opportunities for greater life satisfaction. I am counselor with a passion to empower my clients to experien...
We believe people possess the inner strength, imagination, and determination to meet life’s challenges, but sometimes we get stuck and forget that we have these abilities. Individual therapy presents an opportunity to understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviors in new ways. There are times when the challenges in life may lead to anxiety, depression, helplessness and despair. You may be...
We believe that there is no shame in asking for help. Life is a series of challenges, difficulties and complications for everyone. We all come across complex obstacles and barriers that keep us from thriving. Acquiring a little outside help to assist you in overcoming your problems can be exactly what you need to move forward with your life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression,...
A life that is trauma, or drama-free is often based in fairy tales. Let's face it happily ever after does not provide details of "who", "what" and "how" happy is defined. Real people have real problems...relationship issues, financial issues, employment issues, depression, substance abuse, anxiety, stress, and grief are just a few of the problems we deal with regularly. Healthy coping skills ar...
"Why should I go to therapy?" I remember asking myself that same question many years ago. Deciding to go to therapy isn’t easy. It usually means that life has been challenging and that you aren't coping well. Sometimes the cause is obvious—you’ve lost someone; you’re anxious or depressed; you’re dealing with change. At other times, things are less clear. You sense that something is off, but can...
Vulnerability is the foundation of human interactions and relationships. Let me help you become comfortable with your vulnerabilities in a compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. Finding a sense of love and belonging can help us build relationships when we dare to be imperfect. My ideal client is one who is motivated, open, and willing to commit to the therapeutic process to g...
My approach is empathetic, compassionate, non-judgemental curiosity, with the belief, that with the right questions we can begin to discover the beliefs that effects your feelings, thoughts and actions and uncover your internal guidance that will give you the pathway in creating the life you desire. My own journey of deep self-exploration and inquiry from a young age added to 20+ years experien...
Dr. Steve Badgett, PhD, LCSW is a Marriage, Couples, Family and Individual Therapist. Steve is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) through The International Centre For Excellence In Emotionally Focused Therapy. Steve works effectively with couples, individuals and families. Available Services include: Marriage Therapy, Individual Counseling, Family Therapy, Child/Adolescent Therapy,...
Collaboration and help for parents of students and young adults who are struggling with drugs and alcohol, mental illness or learning disabilities. Knowledge of programs and services within the community as well as placement options (Residential Treatment Centers, Wilderness Programs, Therapeutic and Boarding Schools) around the country. I offer hope and help to families that are struggling to...
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or alone, like you keep going in circles without moving forward? Would you like to find better ways of operating in interpersonal relationships, feel confident, improve communication, reduce stress and have someone to help you get there? Would you like to make lasting change, whether that's building self-esteem, gaining insight, improving relationships, feelin...
In today's society many face challenges and barriers that impact emotional and physical functioning. Though anxiety, depression, PTSD and many other symptoms are shared by many they are all experienced in a very individualistic way. Having goals that allow one to fulfill their desired life's path are not only optimistic but obtainable. Utilizing a multitude of evidence based practices; I tailor...
In these troubled times of the current pandemic with our lives seemingly turned upside down, it is quite natural to feel concerned and frightened. Are you feeling stuck and/or overwhelmed? The challenge is learning how to deal with the present circumstances and, at the same time, continue to move forward with our lives given our own personal issues. If you are experiencing difficult issues that...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 17 plus years of experience providing support, education, empowering adolescents and adults to be their best self. I have experience with trauma, depression, grief, loss, adoption, foster care, couple/peer and family conflict, anxiety, anger management, addiction, codependency, dual diagnosis, school issues, emotional disturbance, women issues and muc...
As we go through life we often realize that what helped us cope and survive in the past now keeps us from the things in life we want and deserve, or perhaps even from becoming the person we know we can be. Everyone struggles at some point in their lives, may it be trauma, substance use, mental health symptoms, or simply the stress of getting by. In providing a safe environment I help clients fi...
