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.
Begin Your Search for a Mental Health Professional Who Specializes in Addiction
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Each person is unique and has their own experiences and biology that shape their perspective of the world and their place in it. Everyone struggles and needs help sometimes. As a psychologist, I provide a warm space for people to feel authentically seen and heard. From this supportive relationship, together we try to understand struggles and use strengths for healing. I feel honored to walk...
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