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
Are you or someone you love struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety or other mood disorders? Have you had a history of traumatic/distressful events? Is there a recent event that has caused you distress? Maybe there are relationships that just are not as satisfying as you would like them to be. Perhaps there are issues with substances or other addictions. Is communication difficult for y...
There are many times seeking therapy in the short-term can feel necessary to help navigate a crisis situation. And other times, it can be a longer process of self-exploration and growth. In either case, engaging in therapy is an act of hope and the bravest thing we can do is ask for help. I will meet you and your family where you are with compassion, and without judgement. I am a Licensed Marri...
At Village Therapy and Wellness we offer a safe, supportive and comfortable environment where our clients can feel free to be their true selves. Our Clinicians are extensively trained in a wide variety of modalities to meet your needs. Our focus is to help foster each and everyone of our clients individual journey toward emotional and physical wellness. It is our belief that it takes a village ...
I always work from a holistic framework in order to meet the needs of my clients. My main forms of therapy are solution-focused and person-centered therapy, but I also use cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, reality therapy, mindfulness, play and art therapy, and sand tray therapy. I believe that the therapy room is a safe place to explore the self, the past and the possibilities f...
** I am at capacity and unfortunately, I am unable to accept new clients at this time. As a warm, relational, direct and transparent therapist, I create a sense of safety and I talk! People feel comfortable sharing openly. I stay present and together we find ways to transform your past and reconnect to your authentic self. Many of our experiences distort our perception of ourselves. Together we...
I am an independently licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and Licensed Social Worker. I began my career as a substance abuse counselor, working primarily with clients who were undergoing detoxification from drugs and alcohol. I later counseled individuals who had been released from the federal prison system. I served as the Director for Cornerstone of Recovery - Ohio for eight years. Today, ...
Through out my experiences with different client populations with unique life challenges I have come to appreciate emotional turmoil and addictive behaviors and to understand where these problems originate. I have learned to appreciate that what the individual needs is a non judgmental environment where he or she can identify the path to a healthy life and hope. My years of experience in human...
I specialize in all eating disorders and truly enjoy helping people create a better relationship with food and their body. My favorite related quote is "and I turned to my body and said I am ready to be your friend, it took a long sigh and voiced I have been waiting for this my whole life" by Nayyirah Waheed. I want all of my clients to have this! I want to help you reduce the amount of...
My ideal client is struggling with "not feeling themselves", possibly yearning for something different or more in life, but conflicted on how to reach peace. This can be individually or in the context of a current relationship. I enjoy supporting others in healing from attachment wounds (childhood or adulthood), anxiety, depression, shame, fear, and tackling those thoughts/emotional patterns th...
A lot happens in life, and no one lives your life but you. Surviving trauma can shake our understanding of ourselves and the world, leaving us confused and no longer at peace. My focus is creating a supportive environment so you can think clearly to work toward the life you want while making the life you have work better for you. I specialize in working with military veterans, first responders,...
Do you lie awake at night, wondering why you just can’t find solutions to your problems? Do you seek a change in your life? Are you anxious about something - or about nothing? And can it ever be different? What if I told you that you have untapped potential and strengths already inside you to engage with and overcome your problems? Well, in fact you do. As a compassionate, caring and experience...
My interests and experience include working with personality disorders, trauma, anxiety and depression. Additionally, I assist successful individuals with adjustment issues such as relationship problems, divorce, works problems and general stress. Many of my patients have attempted therapy several times before and are pleased with my unique approach to understanding and helping with their...
Ready to fix your relationship distress? You perhaps find yourself wondering how you can experience greater joy in life and relationships. You ask: Am I enough? Am I too much? Do I have what it takes? Does my spouse have what it takes? Will I ever find a life partner? Is this as good as it gets? Perhaps you're a hard worker who wishes someone would notice your quiet desperation. Maybe you use...
Nancy gained experience both in private practice and community mental health services after graduating from The Citadel Graduate College in 2010. She primarily works with adults but has notable experience with adolescents and children when providing interventions for families. She also has a decade of experience as an Adjunct Psychology Instructor and has a passion for providing psychoeducation...
Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, substance use, and/or other mental health diagnoses, I want to provide a safe environment for you so that you can overcome your struggles. We will work together to attain your short- and long-term goals, fulfill your personal growth, increase self-love and worth, discover your purpose, and learn and implement new coping mechanisms. I want to create...
