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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Antoinette utilizes an integrative approach based on the needs of her clients struggling to cope with depression, anxiety, impulse control, addiction, LGBTQ issues, domestic violence and trauma. She is a dedicated clinician who works tirelessly with her clients to navigate these issues successfully. Antoinette holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University. Antoinette has over 2...
SPIRITUALITY + THE NERVOUS SYSTEM | I take a mind-body-spirit approach to therapy. I work remotely and in person with somatic counseling and shamanic healing. I believe we all have the innate capacity for healing, and by following the body's cues, it will show us how to do just that. I like to work with the nervous system: through big-T Traumas a little-t traumas, many of us are not as regulate...
*Not accepting new clients* My ideal client is a client who understands that therapy does not fix you because you are not broken. The ideal client understands that therapy helps them to uncover strengths and learn new skills that will allow them to deal with the challenges that arise in life. Therapy is an interactive process between the client and clinician. My treatment strategies are rooted ...
I named my practice Eclectic Psychotherapy to honor my identity and the identities of the folks I hope to serve. I am proudly bisexual, poly aware, kink aware, and welcoming to the LGBTQIA+ community. If you experience life from a “minority” point of view in terms of sexual orientation, gender identity, racial/ethnic identity, socioeconomic status, and/or relationship preferences, you will find...
Has this been a tough year for you? Have you or a loved one been affected by Covid? Are you struggling with working from home, loss of your job, kids going to school from home, or feeling isolated, depressed, scared, or anxious? You are not alone. Recent studies have indicated that 40% of the population is currently experiencing some kind of depression or anxiety and that rate is even higher fo...
Are you feeling increasingly lonely, stuck, or overwhelmed? While we are built to survive and adapt, all of us at some point will likely struggle with change, loss, traumatic stress, intrusive worries, mood swings, relationship difficulties, or self-defeating patterns. We look inside and out for support, relief, and perspective, to help us at work, school, home and in-between. This search can...
Let’s get one thing straight, therapy is not going to fix you. It’s not going to fix you because you aren't broken. You are in pain, confused, hurt, uncertain, and struggling. The problem is not WHO you are, it is the ways in which you experience and interpret the world around you. The goal in therapy is to reframe the pain points by identifying the problematic thought patterns that perpetuate...
My goal is to help individuals reconnect with their true selves or even discover their true potential for the first time. I believe in building trust with clients in order to help them create corrective experiences, which will in turn help individuals craft healthier relationships and live more fully in the present. I have helped clients navigate through struggles with depression, anxiety, trau...
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. I am honored to walk with individuals and families on their journey to find hope, a fresh perspective, and new paths to achieve their goals. Helping to navigate life change...
Trauma does not discriminate and can negatively impact one's daily life. Has trauma impacted your life? Have you been looking for someone who understands and hears your struggles and is ready to help those struggles become a thing of the past? I hear you. I understand. I’m ready to help put those intrusive, self-blaming, and self-sabotaging thoughts behind you. I have over 5 years experience in...
I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive space for my clients to feel comfortable being themselves and expressing any emotion they may feel. Therapy is a place where you can better understand your feelings and experiences, as well as learn to develop skills to cope with stressors. People often get caught up in repetitive patterns that may harm their personal life, and inhibit them...
At times asking for help can be perceived as a weakness instead of inner strength. I can assist you in utilizing your strengths to help you overcome the challenges you face and develop healthy coping skills. We all need some assistance at some point in our lives. I am here to help you through the process of change by creating a supportive, caring, and trusting environment. Let's work together t...
Life can be both amazing and terrible. We all experience success and failure, love and loss, moments of bliss and moments of darkness and despair. The inconvenient truth is that almost everything that makes our life rich, full, and meaningful comes with a painful downside. Whatever a persons challenges or difficulties are in life, my work is dedicated to helping them reach their potential and...
Seeking therapy is an important step towards a significant life change. By acknowledging that change needs to happen, you are already making progress. My name is Eliza and I have been working as a licensed therapist since 2016 in Austin, TX. As your therapist, you can expect a communicative, flexible, and genuine approach. Although therapy is my work, I take real interest in each of my clients'...
My ideal client is someone who is confused or conflicted in their life. They may or may not have a clear picture of their goals and what their life should look like. How do they get there? They need guidance, clarity, and support on their life's path. They need to connect with others, with nature, and with their true self. Perhaps they are not clear on how to get help or where they can start. I...
