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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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...
*Please note at this time and until COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency I am offering private tele health sessions so you can work with me from your home.* Our sessions will be focused on you: both where you are in the moment and where you hope to go. My therapeutic approach is to help connect you with your feelings and needs so you can meet your goals. When we have a negative emoti...
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I am a bilingual ( Spanish +English) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15+ Years of experience working in community behavior mental health with The City and County of San Francisco. Together, we will identify and process solutions to addressed what has lead us to cross path. My approach in providing therapy is person centered while addressing:...
Seeking therapy is a healthy form of self-care. If you have been thinking, "maybe it's time to talk with someone", I encourage you to validate your intuition, and make the call, because you are worth it. I believe, we are all experts of ourselves with an innate power source that allows us to deal with life's issues. However, when emotions become dysregulated, and life begins to feel unmanagable...
I am an individual, couples and family therapist practicing in NYC for over 20 years. I supervise and teach narrative theory and family therapy at Columbia University and the Ackerman Institute. My approach is collaborative, active, and empathic. I use a systemic approach that decreases blame and helps people move from overwhelming feelings of despair, anger, anxiety, and jealousy to the...
It is my privilege and joy to provide a safe and supportive environment for each client who walks through my door. Using a holistic approach to healing, I've been providing counseling services for over 6 years. I have specialized in working with survivors of complex traumas such as sexual abuse, human trafficking and domestic violence, as well as one-time incidents such as a car accident or sud...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I grew up overseas where I received my bachelor’s degree in Psychology. I pursued my dreams and moved to Illinois where I received my master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Eastern Illinois University. For as long as I remember, I have always loved helping people and just being an active listener. Eventually, choosing therapy as a career came as a second nature to me...
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, or major life changes? Sometimes we need someone to help us get grounded, reconnect to ourselves and our relationships, and get through challenging times. I’m a licensed therapist in Asheville, NC, and I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. I have been working with adolescents, youn...
Dr. Jose I. Garcia, M.Ed./Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology provides compassionate mental emotional behavioral care for individuals, couples, and families. Dr. Garcia has extensive experience and competence helping people to regain quality of life and balance from traumatic events, addictions and adversity. Jose's focuses on stabilization, self-regulation skills and reintegration into wellness. As...
