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 am a somatic psychotherapist specializing in working with adults struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, trauma and grief. I use an attachment- and trauma-informed approach rooted in mindfulness and neuroscience. From this lens, I offer a creative synthesis of tools including somatic interventions, mindfulness, movement and other evidence-based techniques. My clients tend to be sensitive,...
Take back control of your life and become the best version of yourself. I work with clients to collaboratively develop a plan that addresses your needs, incorporates your strengths, and alleviates your symptoms. My approach is compassionate, solution-focused, and pragmatic. I believe that my clients ultimately know what is best for them, and it is my job to facilitate improvement through an...
The need to normalize therapeutic support, including all forms of mental illness, is ever-present today. Society does not always advocate for the individual nor does it provide freedom for the individual to advocate for themselves. Therapy can take many different forms for each individual, but it should always feel like a space to cultivate that relationship with self, discover a new kind of...
Dr. Cecilia Frometa is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor at Yale University School of Medicine. She is a core faculty member within the Psychology Section at the Child Study Center and teaches several courses including Family Therapy and Cultural Diversity. Dr. Frometa additionally leads state-wide training coordination for a child and family centered psychiatric model...
Annie is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked primarily with adults in various outpatient settings. Annie has experience providing psychotherapy services in trauma-informed behavioral health and dual-diagnosis substance use treatment facilities. Prior to becoming a counselor, Annie was involved in the healthcare field, specializing in helping to facilitate patient centered care and...
Brady Mertens is a licensed professional clinical counselor and has over four years of experience in mental healthcare. He earned his master's degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He specializes in utilizing rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT) and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) to aid adolescents & adults with symptoms across the spectrum of mood, anxi...
Hello, my name is Jordan K. Harmon, and I am part-owner and sole practitioner at Harmon Psychotherapy & Consulting. I provide treatment for chronic suicidality and self harm, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship struggles. If you are a parent of a teen or young adult with complex behavioral issues, you may feel that weekly individual and family therapy isn't enough....
Relationships permeate every aspect of our lives, from our most intimate relationships at home, to our relationships with colleagues at work, and every type of relationship in-between. Often times through relationships we experience our highest highs and our lowest lows. The relationships and experiences we have often impact how we relate to others as well as how we see and relate to ourselves....
I've had the opportunity to work with students, artists, and clients in high-stress occupations who pursue ambitious life goals, but feel stuck or overwhelmed. Having been employed in media prior to becoming a psychologist, I am sensitive to the challenges of work-life balance in a big city. In my training with military veterans, I became familiar with the silent crisis of men’s mental health a...
Christine Turo-Shields brings hope and humor, energy and enthusiasm to her work with children, families, and adults. For over 30 years, she has provided therapy in a variety of settings, including individual, marital, family and group counseling. Her expertise is rich with various clinical passion areas, including treating anxiety/panic disorders, abuse/trauma/PTSD, depression, women’s issues,...
Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% how you handle it. I am here to help you "handle it." Together, we'll devote our time cultivating growth, self-awareness and building upon the strengths you already have, but aren't aware of. With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I am familiar with and have used different modalities of counseling, to form to the clients' needs. I...
My work has ignited my passion to work with people who live life through the lens of multiple cultures: the culture you might be born into and your ever evolving one. If you find your self in a different country or environment whether its for for creating a better opportunity for your family, education, or professionally based, experiencing confusion and feelings of not belonging, isn’t...
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or alone, like you keep going in circles without moving forward? Would you like to find better ways of operating in interpersonal relationships, feel confident, improve communication, reduce stress and have someone to help you get there? Would you like to make lasting change, whether that's building self-esteem, gaining insight, improving relationships, feelin...
Sasha empowers families, couples and individuals to overcome personal obstacles to improve their relationships and themselves. Research shows that unhealthy relationships can cause both emotional and physical stress, whereas healthy relationships can enhance and improve overall well-being. I am passionate about helping you weather a difficult storm. If you are unsure of which direction to take...
Honest self-reflection is the answer to so many of our problems. At many points throughout our lives, we learn to ease life’s burdens by shutting down, acting out, or running away in attempts to find relief. Even our most destructive coping strategies were often the best answers we could find at the time to manage our anxieties, our desires, and our pain. When we allow ourselves the opportunity...
