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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Hello, I'm Dr. Assouline (Dr. A). Welcome to my Psychology Today page. I am currently accepting new patients with same week appointments available. My role as a psychotherapist involves joining you in uncovering underlying stressors as well as your strengths in order to create change. Life's challenges can be difficult and can even seem impossible to overcome. We may not know it in the moment b...
I offer a space for change by nurturing diversity and inclusion. I hope to positively impact the African American community, and all communities, by decreasing the stigma of mental health and offering a place for people of color to utilize therapy and live in more authentic and whole ways. I work with communication, anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, low self-worth, shame, body imag...
We all want a harmonious and peaceful connection with our love ones. Sometimes we find ourselves at an impasse with our partners, children, friends, or co-workers. These impasses act as barriers that keep our relationships from growing or moving forward. Counseling /therapy gives a person the opportunity to see a "barrier" from a different perspective while acquiring new skills to move through ...
In-office and telehealth sessions for individual therapy (ages 14 and up) and couples counseling. I specialize in the psychodynamic treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, psychosomatic issues, sexual issues, relationship issues, and personality disorders. This form of treatment helps clients uncover and understand the origins, meanings, and unconscious aspects of problems and symptoms in the...
I have been fortunate in my professional experiences over the last 36 years. I have been able to work two to three positions at the same time. I was a child protection supervisor for 30 years. I have been a facilitator in groups at a batterers intervention program. For 24 years I have been an emergency mental health clinician with an emergency service program (ESP) seeing patients at area...
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical in Maryland and a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Washington DC. As a clinically trained practitioner I have worked with individuals and families in a variety of treatment settings. I believe that everyone has the ability to make positive changes and self-actualize. I have a dedicated interest in helping clients that are experiencing a ra...
My purpose in life is to guide, inspire, instill hope and empower individuals, couples, and families to identify issues within themselves and their relationships. I enjoy encouraging clients to live a healthy and balanced life for themselves though effective communication by incorporating your strengths and strengthening areas you feel need to be strengthened. I provide mental health counseling...
Kajal Gehi is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Massachusetts with over fifteen years of experience working in the field of psychiatry, and providing psychotherapy to adult, geriatric, and adolescent clients who struggle with mental illness and overall life challenges and stressors. She completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology in 2001 from Trinity Colleg...
Painful losses and traumatic experiences that accumulate through the course of our lives can hamper functioning and contribute to psychological discord. Psychotherapy can help you understand yourself more deeply and reclaim a life of vitality. Nisha Jones is an experienced psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker. Ms. Jones attained her Master of Social Work from Barry University in...
Most people don’t expect to reach the point where they feel overwhelmed with the challenge’s of life. Issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, fatherhood challenges, domestic violence, and anger are just several daily life difficulties that can lead us to feeling overwhelmed. The counseling journey is a joint effort between the client and counselor. My goal for you during...
Going through a tough time? Recent transition? Feeling down? Issues you've been meaning to address, but not sure where to start? I offer virtual therapy for your convenience and safety. I also offer walk and talk therapy, in which we would meet at a park or trail and go for a walk together during your session. I've been helping individuals, couples, and families find solutions to their problems...
Well, hello and thank you for taking the time to check my profile. I believe that life presents challenges to everyone regardless of culture, language, creed or personal strength. Often, there is a need for support to initiate corrections, change direction or even just for clarification of issues that manifest in the present moment. Challenge is also an opportunity. With the right approach,...
If you find yourself acting chaotic, rigid, or struggling with repeated patterns in relationships that leave you feeling disconnected, isolated, and frustrated with yourself and others, you may benefit from talking with Elle. Elle uses an Interpersonal Neurobiological Approach to help clients heal, IPNB for short. IPNB is a nuanced, scientific approach to integrate the different parts of the...
*******SATURDAY SESSIONS AVAILABLE. ******** You feel tired and overwhelmed. You are anxious and depressed. You have read all the books on self-help but are looking for something deeper. You find yourself repeating the same negative patterns in relationships. You keep having the same argument with your partner over and over again, pleading with them to change but you feel stuck and can’t find a...
Are you experiencing depression and anxiety? Do you feel that the quality of your family and interpersonal relationships aren't what they're supposed to be? Are you unsatisfied with your career? Do you wonder who you are and what gives you meaning past your daily obligations? As a therapist with lived experience, I have a special awareness of how difficult these and other questions are to answe...
