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 have been an individual and family/couples therapist for a while - It is reassuring to see the changes that have developed over time. There are many options for people including brief consultations as well as video sessions. I think people today are more comfortable creating good smart relationships with therapists and seeking out a good fit. The internet helps with this. For me, a good fit...
Life can be difficult and full of unexpected challenges. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families in addressing these challenges, finding new ways to cope and function more effectively. I have experience with ADHD, self-harm, anxiety, depression, parent- child relationships just to name a few. I also have experience assisting those going through life transitions such as divorce,...
Are you struggling in life? Do you feel a need to create change in your emotional experience and relationships. Therapy is often about emotional suffering and the possibility of transformation to a life of thriving and resilience. Trauma, be it an isolated incident, years of abuse, and/or childhood experiences, still impact the present. These traumas may feel impossible to reach with the ration...
Have you ever wondered "Who is this person next to me”? Do you know who you are and what you want? Have you ever wondered “Am I happy”? “How did my life end up here”? Many people feel this way even though they may be successful in their life but may feel like there is still something missing. You might feel empty inside or dissatisfied with your relationships and long for something more. I can...
I support individuals and couples through challenges and transitions to improve the quality of their lives. One focus of my practice is in Perinatal Mental Health (Pregnancy and Postpartum) including mood and anxiety disorders, depression, miscarriage, stillbirth, pregnancy or birth complications, trauma and grief, or difficulties bonding with your baby. I work with couples struggling with...
To those seeking therapy during the Covid-19 outbreak, I am providing FaceTime or Zoom sessions. Currently I am not seeing clients in office until risk of infection is minimized due to vulnerable family members. I will reassess this in the months to come as the infection rate in the country decreases or a vaccine becomes available. (Updated 08/21/20) In my practice, I work with an eclectic...
Tiffany Porter is the lead therapist at Help Recovery Centers. She has a degree in healthcare management and is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC II). During the last 9 years, she has been busy providing assessment and counseling for substance abuse clients, facilitating domestic violence prevention and anger management groups, and directing the day to day activities of a...
Accepting new clients. I focus on the unique challenges of those in high-pressure careers. The intensity of these jobs often leads to relationship problems, anxiety about performance, stress, exhaustion, and burnout, resulting in a shrinking support network and frustrated partners. That’s why I also focus on the families of such individuals. I realize that no two people are the same and as such...
We all feel "stuck" in our life on occasion. Sometimes we move backward and other times we move in the direction of our best intentions. Forward is the direction we are inspired to go. It is my belief that we all hold the answers within but sometimes life challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety, loss and relationship struggles cause us to feel stuck. My intention is to help you get unstuck &...
Welcome to my practice. I offer counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and groups in Washington, DC as a licensed Psychology Associate. In my practice I work as a generalist and have experience with a wide range of concerns and issues including the stress of daily life, relationships, depression, anxiety, life adjustments, and addiction concerns. I work with adults from ...
If you feel defeated, overwhelmed, helpless or unable to live according to your values, there is hope! I specialize in providing research-based treatment to adolescents and adults with a range of struggles. Some of which include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse and addiction, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and anxiety. I work toward providing a safe...
I enjoy helping individuals heal, see breakthroughs, and increase their resilience and ability to find effective approaches to their presenting concerns. My passion is to empower clients to manage life difficulties that encroach on their envisioned life architecture by gently identifying and removing obstacles, learning adaptive coping, finding meaning and strength, and sometimes rebuilding fr...
The world in which we live is fast-pace and changes rapidly. The providers at Zenith are culturally competent to meet the needs of many. We are results-driven to help each patient/client with their issues and achieve their goals. Our goal is to meet the needs and not have a forever client. Our staff is military-trained and well versed in dealing with common issues such as Depression, Anxiety, O...
As a licensed psychotherapist I prefer to engage with clients who struggle to live with grief, trauma, and substance free. Regardless if its self medicating, co-dependence, sexuality, trauma, grief and loss, or life stages that are keeping you trapped from living the life you desire; change can only occur by learning to modify dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors and identifying the relationshi...
