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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There are times in life when things are hard. It seems that you are the only one feeling overwhelmed, anxious and depressed. I am here to tell you that you are not alone. Beneath every behavior there is a feeling that needs to be explored. Together we can identify those feelings, work hard and overcome life's struggles. You don't have to be exhausted, you don't have to think that the only way o...
I have a Masters Degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I have experience working with adolescents and adults with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, grief, and couples working through a difficult time. I have also been able to assist those struggling with suicidal or homicidal ideation. I primar...
I work with adults and families who are facing a wide range of issues including depression, trauma, anxiety, grief, PTSD, abuse, and the effects of major life transitions. I have worked in the field of mental health for 35 years. Much of my knowledge is from personal experience, as well as professional training. I specialize in grief and loss work and have earned a certificate from The Grief...
Making the first step to seek therapy can be a very emotional and daunting experience. I strive to provide a warm and welcoming environment to begin your journey towards personal growth. I value a collaborative approach to therapy where together we will create treatment goals that are client centered. I believe in the importance of truly listening to my clients while providing a safe and...
There are times when life seems overwhelming. Everything is confusing and frustrating and it feels like you’ll never be at peace: anxiety, depression, anger and self-doubt give way to issues in relationships, inability to fulfill responsibilities at work or home, and turning to unhealthy coping behaviors. Since you’re reading this, you want out of this endless cycle and to live differently. May...
Alyssa Tortorella, LMHC understands that initiating therapy can be intimidating and therefore takes care to ensure a therapeutic setting that emanates non-judgment and compassion. Sessions with Alyssa are interactive, with client and therapist working as a team to clarify treatment goals, establish a course of action, and move toward self-actualization. Alyssa welcomes open, direct, and ongoing...
You are seeking a change in the way you experience yourself, your interactions with others, and your daily life. You may be coping with chronic worry, sad mood, or difficulty at work, school, or home. Simply put, you hope to struggle less and feel better more of the time. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who helps individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma related symptoms,...
Are you working towards a goal but need some support? Have you felt sad, lonely, isolated, or stressed and haven't known where to turn? Do you feel like you are struggling to stay afloat with everything that you have going on? Is your relationship going through hard times? If you have ever felt that you were not enough, did not fit in, or just that you do not have the life that everyone else...
Many people feel that they are destined to repeat unhealthy patterns of behavior that have been passed down from generations before them. The feeling of hopelessness sets in and it is easy to just accept that nothing will ever change. I work with high functioning, motivated people who are ready to break that cycle of unhealthy behavior patterns and are looking for help. My goal is to help you...
Thank you for taking a step towards making positive changes in your life! As a team we can work together to make these changes happen. I want to help you become the best version of yourself. I am client centered, humanistic and authentic. In addition to traditional talk therapy I am certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a modality designed to assist in healing from...
Dealing with your own pain while trying to engage fully in your life can prove to be an overwhelming task. It can leave you feeling lonely, isolated and without hope of a life beyond your painful feelings and experiences. The people I work with often struggle navigating through racial and religious identity issues while also trying to manage intense and difficult emotions, anxiety and depressio...
We all get stuck sometimes, whether it be with making an important decision or simply in unhealthy thought and behavioral patterns. I enjoy helping individuals, couples and families recognize unhelpful patterns and work towards becoming "unstuck." People often bear the symptoms of what is going on around them and these symptoms become visible as depression, anxiety, etc. I enjoy helping...
You are unlike any other being that exists. You are a creative force. You go against the grain and it might feel like you don't fit in. Society has tried to box you in for so long that you've pushed away and hidden little parts of your soul. You may have numbed your feelings and ignored your heart's desires as a trade for comfort, stability, acceptance, and normalcy. I understand, because I've...
No matter where you are on this journey we call life, we can all benefit from support, free of judgment, to explore, grow, and evolve into the best versions of ourselves. It's exhausting and overwhelming, the feeling of being stuck in a seemingly endless cycle. Your thoughts run away with you, anxious and jumbled, trying to make sense of everything that has happened in your life, leading you up...
