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 accommodate weekday evening appointments to fit your schedule.* It is difficult to navigate the things that life throws at us. We can easily feel alone and very overwhelmed amongst all the chaos and stress. We all have needs and we all want our lives to improve for the better. Seeking any form of help, especially for men, can be very hard. However, it is a very brave and courageous step. My...
I am an experienced counselor and art therapist who views therapy as a collaborative, judgement-free integrative process leading to personal growth. I understand it can be difficult for a client to just sit down, open up and talk about their feelings and I use various techniques to help the client feel more comfortable. I approach therapy by meeting each unique client where they are and tailors...
For close to 20 years, I have worked in the field of mental health and addiction. I have extensive experience working with all disorders from mild to severe and specialize in working with the dual diagnosed (mental health and addictions) population; especially those suffering from mood disorders, anxiety disorders and trauma related issues. I am able to offer guidance and support to not only th...
Ex-Mormons, Lifestyle, open relationships, Swingers and otherwise “sexual experimenters” are a big majority of my clientele because they are highly motivated and want results. That said, I’m really in the human behavior and brain science business. It's difficult if not impossible to develop self-confidence and enjoy the pleasures of sexual expression(s) when elements of trauma, shame and belief...
I specialize in working with young adults and teens who feel suffocated by anxious thoughts and overwhelmed by emotions. I especially enjoy helping individuals who are developing their racial or ethnic identities as well as interracial or multicultural couples work through the challenges of blending two cultures in marriage. I work with clients in both English and Spanish, helping them gain...
**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Finding a counselor is a tough and at times daunting task as it’s scary to meet someone new and share with them your personal concerns and challenges. I am here to help! My hope, is you will be able to gain the courage and strength to become empowered to live your life in the most authentic way possible. You are a unique individual and I am here to support you thro...
Welcome to Mindhaven Counseling! Attending therapy can be an intimidating experience, but at Mindhaven I strive to create a safe, comfortable place for you or someone you love, to open the mind and work through discomfort. I take an active role in helping my clients identify barriers, pursue their goals, and visualize progress. I primarily work with adolescents and their families, to address...
We seem to struggle to create room for self-compassion and acceptance in our lives, usually because they’ve been crowded out by our self-criticism or perfectionism. We have come by most of this honestly through the ways we were affected by early experiences in childhood or adolescence. When together we find a way to be with your experiences, including the difficult emotions that may arise when...
Are you here because you know that your life can be better? I'm here to help you heal from stressful experiences, address symptoms related to anxiety and depression, strengthen your interpersonal relationships and guide you through the journey of creating the best version of yourself. I take a positive, non-judgmental, collaborative, and whole health approach to help individuals from diverse...
“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.” -Brene Brown. Sometimes we just need to focus and evaluate our goals or help identify the goals we would like to work towards. Wanting to get back into a routine but struggling to find motivation? Looking to identify ways to reduce the stress in your life? I bring genuineness and a team approach to identify therapy goals and the bes...
As a psychotherapist, I act as your collaborator, witness and guide, and bring curiosity and warmth to your exploration. Trauma, past wounding and internalized negative beliefs can make it difficult to know what you need from moment to moment. Therefore, in session, I support you in cultivating self-agency so that you may become familiar with what is right for you at a pace that is both...
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Caitlynn’s experience of working with clients of varying ages provides a unique perspective on stages of development and how life experiences can manifest across a life span. Her training coupled with my desire to continually acquire knowledge provides her with a solid foundation to begin working with clients and adapt as the clients’ needs change. She is her...
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist trained in EMDR to work with individuals and couples whose lives have become difficult to manage due to trauma, addiction, relationship distress, and self-worth issues. Clients who want to heal, deepen and grow will find my office to be a non-judgmental safe haven for the processing of their most painful moments. My approach to understanding my clients...
"The only normal people are the one's you don't know very well."-Alfred Adeler. We all deserve a space that is safe. A space that provides support. A space that validates your experiences, helps you identify your strengths and honors your truth. Have you ever struggled with focusing on yourself? Experienced decreased focus, increased irritability, poor sleep and appetitie? Does depression or...
I've spent many years evaluating and observing people. What I've found is that many of their symptoms, anxiety, depression, substance abuse or other addiction issues, etc. usually stem from one or more traumatic experiences they've had. I define a traumatic experience as any event in a person's life that causes one to make a person feel unsafe. What happens next is that even if people don't...
