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
Something isn't working. Maybe it's your relationship; the joy and connection have waned, or are eclipsed by frequent conflict. Whether from a traumatic event like an affair, or from a series of small disconnections over time, you feel helpless to make it feel different. Or perhaps you struggle finding balance between your work (or school) and your life, or navigating a major life change like...
I am passionate about working with people who are dealing with mental health and substance use. My specialty is working with co-occurring challenges to move toward healthy living through trauma-informed care. My personal experiences in recovery have helped me better relate to clients as I help them take steps toward a more positive recovery lifestyle. I have a master’s degree in community...
****My practice is currently full. However, I am making short-term (1-2) appointments available for surgery and hormone readiness assessments/letters for trans and nonbinary clients.**** My ideal client is willing to take a leap of faith to explore their inner world to create the change they want to see in their lives. They may be facing past or current trauma, addiction, abuse, or gender...
My aim is to create a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere bringing you comfort in expressing your thoughts and feelings. Gaining a deeper understanding of oneself will promote growth and change. I strive to provide empathy and instill hope that all pain is temporary. I specialize in working with adults and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, life...
In my work at Alpine Neurotherapy, I combine the healing power of a safe and caring therapeutic relationship with qEEG informed neurofeedback technology. I am passionate about doing this work because I have witnessed its efficacy in creating significant change and symptom reduction with many clients. I consider qEEg technology to be a game changer in the mental health field for a few key reason...
I offer innovative solutions for complex challenges. I focus on the kind of mental health challenges that may threaten your hopes and dreams. Maybe people are using labels that seem chronic and don’t accurately reflect either what you are experiencing or what you’ve been through! Maybe you’ve had experience with institutionalized care and you don’t want to go back! Or maybe you are a family mem...
Sometimes, in response to life's challenges and inevitable transitions, we might face them in ways that hinder rather than help us live our lives wholeheartedly. This is especially true for those on the threshold of life passages (e.g., coming of age, parenthood) as well as for those struggling with the insatiable craving characteristic of addiction. Whatever prompts a person to come in for...
People often think about entering therapy because they are ready to make a change. In a non judgmental environment, we will explore areas in your life where you want to grow and over time, develop tools to address the challenges you face and gain a deeper understanding about yourself. I provide a therapeutic environment that is safe and confidential in which we talk about and understand your...
I am accepting new clients. I have lived and worked in the North State for many years and tailor my private practice to fit the needs of my clients. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I have been providing counseling services for over eighteen years. My work with clients encompasses a variety of life circumstances, especially those that come with life changes and transitions. I a...
“Treat people as if they were, what they should be, and you will help them become what they are capable of becoming.” ~Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe. At times, life does not go the way we expect. Guidance and support are often needed in working through situations. I see my work with individuals as a relationship that helps them build, strengthen, and navigate through various issues in life. I am a...
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, afraid, or feel like there is no hope? Do you have a busy schedule during the day? I offer counseling/therapy services on some weeknights plus some Saturday morning availability. I specialize and have experience in working with older adults and the challenges they face, those struggling with alcohol and other substance abuse issues, anxiety, depression, men's...
My psychological services practice provides psychological evaluation, testing, and treatment for a variety of psychological, behavioral, and educational disorders for adults, adolescents, and children which are causing interruption in the individual’s mood, behavior, coping ability, or reasoning. Our services include immigration assessments, intellectual, academic, neuropsychological, and...
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and anxiety to PTSD/trauma along with parenting support, couples counseling and more. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they’re striving for. As a...
