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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Offering 20 years of skilled counseling experience specializing in all child and adolescent issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression and all school issues. I have special training in adult issues related to self-improvement, anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, codependency, abuse. parent/child relationships, and divorce recovery....
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Iowa as well as a nationally board certified counselor. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. My experience includes working for Jackson Recovery Centers as an addiction counselor, Families First of Western Iowa as an in home behavioral skills specialist, Gerard of Iowa as a counselor in an...
“Treat people as if they were, what they should be, and you will help them become what they are capable of becoming.” ~Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe. At times, life does not go the way we expect. Guidance and support are often needed in working through situations. I see my work with individuals as a relationship that helps them build, strengthen, and navigate through various issues in life. I am a...
I understand that seeking “counseling” or “therapy” can be very broad and mean different things. It can be intimidating at first if you haven’t had any prior experience or surprising to experience different therapeutic approaches if you have previously experienced counseling. I want to tell you that I’m here to provide assistance for the needs that you have currently in your life. I see counsel...
The journey of healing is not an easy path to take. To heal, grow and to find inner peace one must be given the safe and nurturing environment where your voice and pain can be heard. This is why finding and connecting with the right therapist is the key to begin the work of healing your past and addressing current stressors and challenges of the now. I believe in providing my clients with a saf...
Do you feel that your mindset is holding you back from achieving growth in your personal or professional life? Do you dream of success but feel stuck in your own head about your ability to achieve? Or maybe you feel isolated in your struggles as a professional, stay-at-home parent, retiree or student. I want you to know that you are not alone. I specialize in helping people find direction,...
I sit in the struggle with clients helping to find the solution they are seeking; offering a Holy Spirit led counseling experience, where conversation and prayer co-mingle, creating a safe space for healing and transformation to begin. I offer a non-judgmental open-minded world view built on a foundation of personal experiences with grief, cultural differences, and exposure to diversity. How ma...
Sally Rader uses a client-centered approach to the therapeutic process to join with the client and to facilitate change toward the client's goals. Often a combination of new skills in handling negative thinking, distorted thinking, negative behavior patterns, and poor communication allow for progress and improved self-confidence. Anxiety and stress-management skills are vital in making permanen...
Most of the individuals I work with have experienced trauma, dysfunctional family systems, social marginalization, or other adverse life experiences. These individuals are resilient and creative in adapting to difficult situations. Unfortunately, sometimes coping skills that were once very useful for survival begin to get in the way of an individual's ability to thrive and achieve their goals. ...
Sometimes, experiencing certain events can cause life to move in a direction that feels unbearable. Feeling stuck or overwhelmed with daily tasks can take its toll over time. When this happens, it may be time to make some positive changes in your life. Having someone to provide nonjudgmental support and guidance can make all the difference during these life transitions. I am here to help. I hav...
Life is challenging and while we all have coping skills to assist us in times of struggle, sometimes life overwhelms and we need additional support to become unstuck. Counseling is essentially a journey of self-discovery; an exploration of who you are and how you show up in the world. Together we will seek to uncover the things that may be holding you back from your goals and aspirations, while...
The focus of my work is simple: helping you to increase the happiness and fulfillment you experience in your life. How exactly I do that is something I hope that we can explore together. Whether you are experiencing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, uncertainty, or just a sense that things could be better, I look forward to learning about what is causing you to seek help, and offering you the...
These are trying times and counseling can help you navigate them. My background includes a lot of work with people in crisis, those who have either hit the wall or whose lives have abruptly changed. If you are stuck or afraid and are working to change the direction of your life, I can help. If you need help figuring out your next steps, I'm here for that too. If your symptoms of anxiety,...
I believe that our current situation is not an accurate representation of our potential future. We may not have the power to change how we got here, but we have the power to change where we end up. I'm here to support you in your journey through encouragement, trust, and deepening your self-understanding. In a counseling session, the focus will be on you and your personal growth. After all, it'...
Welcome. I am passionate in working with women and teens throughout all stages and transitions of life, to develop greater outcomes in their personal relationship with themselves and others. Utilizing a combination of approaches that assist in balancing and creating harmony in the mind, body, emotions and spirit. Working to create a space where feelings and worries can be named, and articulated...
