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
The path of change, growth and healing undoubtedly requires courage and vulnerability. Many of these strengths are called upon even in deciding to start therapy, as doing so can evoke fear, concern and/or embarrassment. While these feelings are very real, they may also drown out the voice saying you’re worthy of being supported, heard and understood. I’d like you to take this opportunity to...
I love working with highly motivated couples and individuals who are ready to do the hard work of healing. Maybe you’ve spent years getting degrees or a dream job at the expense of connection to others. Perhaps alcohol or drugs helped you cope for a while but they’ve created some problems of their own. The pressure to succeed can be traumatic and distance you from those you love. I want to help...
Change—both expected and wanted or the complete opposite—affects us all, and we cope with it in varying ways. Traumatic events are never planned and often require new strategies to effectively navigate a world that may no longer feel as safe as it once had. The impact of loss, anticipated or not, deeply affects individuals, families and couples. My clinical practice is built on an investment in...
Have you been struggling with trying to figure out a better way to manage your life and situations? Do you find it hard to have motivation to do things? Do you struggle with adversity and managing stressors? Do you have issues with addictions? I pride myself in being non-judgemental and supportive to validate people and help them learn new ways of coping and living to improve their quality of...
GAMING ADDICTION creates a void that many people don't understand. The hours that are wasted, the shame, regret, and exhaustion that are felt, and the lies that you tell to your friends, significant other, and yourself. For some reason, even after being burnt out, your hands keep coming back to the device. Part of the soul gets trapped in the experience, and never really leaves. Escaping the cy...
I have over 8 years of experience offering a compassionate, non-judgmental, broad perspective with an active, collaborative therapeutic style. My therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual's needs and includes psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural therapy, family system theory as well as mindfulness and emotion-focused interventions. I received my M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology from Warsa...
I've spent 20 years in counseling and education with many individuals, families, and groups. What I've learned from my experience is that we live our most productive and satisfying lives when we manage stress in healthy ways. Since life comes with many challenges, my goal is to support you and identify helpful tools and resources for you to use when these challenges occur. In therapy, we will...
As a licensed professional counselor in private practice my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. While we can't change the difficult situations from your past, we can work together to better understand them and resolve the current challenges in your life. If depression, anxiety, conflict, fear or low self-esteem are holding you back, or if you're...
Are you wanting to make changes regarding your substance use? Have you tried to stop only to resume using in order to cope with life's challenges? Have you recognized that your use is beginning to impact other areas of your life? I am here to meet you where you are in your desire to effect positive changes. Together we can make a plan and help navigate you towards recovery. I specialize in help...
I aspire to create a space that is welcoming, safe and comfortable. My style is collaborative, introspective, and person-centered. Together, we will discover patterns in your life and thought processes that may be unproductive and challenge them using evidence-based practices. Together, we will work on maximizing your potential, productivity, and happiness in all areas of your life. Whether you...
I am committed to working with diverse populations such as adolescents and adults dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, stress management, substance abuse, racial identity, life transitions, trauma and men's issues. I have a passion for helping others reach their full potential. Furthermore, I thoroughly believe in starting the healing process and helping you develop and maintain stability...
I understand that anxiety, depression and stress are at an all time high due to COVID19. I want to make therapy more accessible to those in need so I am offering secure telehealth video sessions, through a secure site. I specialize in treating individuals, couples, and families struggling with stress, relational issues, anxiety, depression, and addiction. I place an emphasis on providing...
Often times, it can be easier to focus on negative components of our lives and this can result in a pattern of negative thinking. Working together, we can break the cycle of negative thought patterns and gain self-awareness and positive thinking. So many factors can contribute to a decline in our mental well-being including relationships, school, employment, finances, and etc. Gaining insight o...
I believe that at some point in everyone’s life, therapy can be beneficial. Whether you are dealing with an unusual amount of anxiety, depression or grief related to a specific event or relationship, or you just have a general sense that these emotions have been holding you back from the kind of life and relationships you would like to have, counseling can be helpful. I approach therapy from tw...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Currently seeing clients in-person and through telehealth. I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, hopelessness, isolation, grief and loss, family and relationship problems, trauma, and/or substance abuse issues. Through the counseling process, I create a safe, nonjudgmental environment that promotes a therapeutic alliance encouraging my clients ...
