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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Having worked with women for over 14 years in sexual health education, my passion for helping them led me to seek my future in counseling. I carry the Sensuality, Sexuality & Survival certificate empowering me to work with those whose intimacy has been impacted by cancer. This program allows me to work side by side with current cancer fighters, survivors, and their partners in dealing with sexu...
Unwanted thoughts, anxiety and depression can be very difficult to manage. Sometimes we feel all alone or lost and need someone to help get us on track. Please allow me to help you grow and develop into the person you want to be in a safe, supportive counseling environment. My goal is to help you feel empowered and confident in your abilities to manage the challenges in your life. I use a...
COUPLES, ADULTS, & FELLOW THERAPISTS: Are you struggling feeling overwhelmed with life? Worried about the future and what’s going to happen? Do you ever feel like your thoughts just won’t quit? Or what about struggling with getting out of bed? Do you have little to no motivation to do anything? Are you feeling burnt out and tired all the time? Has there been infidelity in your relationship, and...
If you are reading this, I imagine it's been hard for a really long time. You may be feeling frustrated, stuck in a season of loss, feeling frozen in time, unsure of how to navigate life, relationships, and feeling distant from God, asking him why? The waves of grief, anxiety, fear, loneliness, or anger seem overwhelming at times. The struggle is real, its raw and you have come to the end of wh...
Do you have anxiety about how your body serves you? Complex health issues, chronic pain, perfectionism, medical providers who don't listen, or changing abilities can make us long for a body that's not ours. This can lead to depression and unhealthy behavior. I will work with you, teaching you to manage your frustrations, and help you start looking forward to life again. After struggling with...
**PRACTICE IS FULL AT THIS TIME** If you are someone in the midst of life transitions, overwhelmed by past and current circumstances or simply seeking a more satisfying way to live, I might be the therapist for you. I am often described by clients as relatable, warm and able to put them promptly at ease. I listen attentively and with an open mind, as well as offer guidance, when there is a need...
My psychological services practice provides psychological evaluation, testing, and treatment for a variety of psychological, behavioral, and educational disorders for adults, adolescents, and children which are causing interruption in the individual’s mood, behavior, coping ability, or reasoning. Our services include immigration assessments, intellectual, academic, neuropsychological, and...
You're tired of being disappointed in yourself. Your emotions are out of control, and you don't know how to fix it. It seems like you go from 0-60 in just the blink of an eye, even though you don't want to. Sometimes you do things you aren't proud of - only to deal with the fallout later. You find it difficult to maintain relationships, and you're worried you might never get better. It doesn't...
Transitions such as divorce, new jobs, family changes, and education can put added stress on already complicated lives. Learning to balance it all while also taking care of yourself requires tools. Although you are no doubt doing the best you can with what tools you already have, through therapy, I can help you more effectively use those tools, or provide new ones. I work to help individuals...
( English | español ) Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships or family conflict, allow me to accompany you through this therapeutic experience. Together, we will help you explore and unblock the issues that are keeping you from moving forward in your life and relationships. I have experience working with adults and children of all ages, orientations, and cultural...
Currently my practice is full and I am not taking new clients. Are you stuck, suffering, or haunted by events that happened in the recent or distant past? When traumatic things happen they are often hard to forget and can result in distressing symptoms including: disturbing thoughts and images, feeling as if you are re-living the event, trouble getting the event out of your mind, anxiety, alway...
My passion is helping you work towards your journey toward self-awareness and emotional health while supporting the process of improving relationships with family, peers and teachers. Developing self-acceptance, emotional regulation and resiliency are the foundation to establishing a healthier relationship with self and others. My joy as a therapist is in experiential, strengths-based therapies...
I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, in community, home, and office settings. I specialize in counseling teens and young adults dealing with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, identity formation, family conflict, substance abuse, etc. I’m also passionate about and drawn to working with marginalized communities, includi...
Hello, my name is Lisa Bolden and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 13 years of experience in the mental health field. Within my work experience, I have had the privilege of working with children, adults, couples and families on a variety of issues. I have worked with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting and...
Let’s face it, asking for help can be one of the most difficult things to do. It might seem easier to search online and try to figure things out by yourself. Looking things up online is convenient, but the value of person-to-person communication with a professional in a safe and supportive setting is irreplaceable. I have been doing therapeutic work for over 10 years now. I approach therapy wit...
