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 work with people who are considering whether psychedelics are right for them, who are preparing to use a psychedelic, or who are seeking to integrate. I've helped my patients make the most of both positive and difficult experiences, while reducing negative outcomes. This expertise has been developed through work with my patients, my training in and provision of MDMA-assisted Psychotherapy for...
Hello! My name is Dania Ebanks, currently an LMSW from The University of Georgia School of Social Work. My particular graduate program focused on the clinical skills required to provide individual, family, and group therapy. My specialties include chemical dependence, grief, and anxiety. I am especially passionate about working with people who are ready to make major life transitions. I truly...
Substance use and emotional stressors can affect individuals and families without discrimination; oftening requiring a comprehensive treatment approach. I believe that the most successful path to healing is one that treats the whole person, not just the symptoms. I understand that addiction, depression, anxiety, and stress can affect every aspect of your life and it is my hope that, together, w...
I specialize in assessing and diagnosing various learning, social, emotional, behavioral and developmental disabilities in children, adolescents and adults. I provide comprehensive psychological evaluations in the following areas: forensic (civil and criminal), public safety, academic, cognitive, and medical. I am a qualified medical examiner (QME) and POST-certified. In addition to psychologic...
Life can be overwhelming. Asking for help can be intimidating, but I assure you that taking that step will allow you unload, gain insight, and create space for positive change in your life. We will work together to work through issues big and small and achieve your mental health wellness goals. Whether we are reaching into the past to resolve past trauma or focusing on the present, you can have...
Welcome and thank you for your interest in my practice. I have worked for more than 30 years with individuals and families who have experienced or are currently struggling with substance use and/or relationship issues. Seeking therapy requires courage, and it would be my honor to work with you to offer a safe and caring place for you and your family to talk about yourselves, your lives, and the...
I really believe in the relationship between a therapist and a client can be transforming. Regardless of the issue, therapy is a wonderful tool for a variety of life’s issues. Each client will present with their unique issues and therapy should be tailored to each client individually. I work with client's who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD and violent or aggressive behaviors, problematic...
Relationships are hard. Sometimes even the most loving relationships unravel. When we don’t have the right communication tools, it can be difficult to understand our partner. We mis-read cues and create conflict. Conflict causes pain. We start questioning motives and doubting the foundation of our relationship. If you and your partner struggle with communication and conflict, I can help teach a...
In today's society many face challenges and barriers that impact emotional and physical functioning. Though anxiety, depression, PTSD and many other symptoms are shared by many they are all experienced in a very individualistic way. Having goals that allow one to fulfill their desired life's path are not only optimistic but obtainable. Utilizing a multitude of evidence based practices; I tailor...
From an outsider’s perspective, you’ve got a great life. You’re accomplished & admired, dependable & driven. But on the inside, you never feel quite good enough and the voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you’re falling short. You've spent the last however-many-years trying to keep it together, but it's exhausting and you don't think you can do it for much longer. You’re...
I enjoy working with couples and families who are in a cycle of pain with each other. Clients who are looking to leave this cycle and cleave towards their partners can work together in counseling. For families, I enjoy looking to strengthen the bonds within the family and rebuild the structure of the family as a whole. I view therapy as a safe place to explore relationships with people (family,...
Life’s adventures often hold many challenges. My work as a therapist focuses on strengthening your ability to be open to what lessons these adventures hold for you while celebrating personal growth along the way. I want to support children, adolescents, teens, and adults develop positive tools for navigating these overwhelming and vulnerable times. Together, we will work to help you heal from p...
My ideal client is someone who is ready for change. They know that things cannot carry on the way that they have and they are ready to take on the challenge of introspection: considering what must remain and what must change in order for them to grow. My ideal client wants to make small steady steps toward a better tomorrow. With a little humor, a lot of love, and willingness to experiment, we ...
Our family-of-origin experiences teach us how to be with others when we are adolescents and adults. As we grow, we develop our coping and communication styles. However, later we may find that some of those early strategies no longer serve us, or that we were misguided, or we find that our choices backfired - which can make navigating the world at times scary and overwhelming. Whether you surviv...
