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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Seeking guidance and support during times of doubt or confusion is a sign of strength, and signals a desire for personal growth and understanding. You deserve to be the best you can be! My background and areas of interest include working in the areas of family dynamics, peer and couples relationships, living with and adjustment to chronic health conditions, loss and grief. My goal is to empower...
When life gets challenging, talking to someone who is objective can help to improve relationships with self and others. Outcomes from therapy may include deepening self-love, learning self-protection (boundaries), increasing self-awareness, improving self-care, and better relationships. Day to day struggles and issues may stem from learned behaviors from the past. I offer counseling for...
We all have problems, and sometimes we just need a third party perspective to help develop the insight and skills needed to overcome. Using a collaborative approach, my goal is to work with children, teenagers, adults, couples and families to achieve solutions to overcome the barriers of living life successfully and relating meaningfully with others. As a Licensed Family Therapist, I am interes...
Hi, possible client! You may be going through a stressful moment in your life. You may have had some complex trauma occur in your past. Or you may have a teen who is experiencing some mental health difficulties. Maybe you're looking for someone who may have more in common with you to help you through your challenges. Whether you are looking for a space to feel supported and discuss your trauma,...
I have been practicing clinical psychology for nearly 20 years as a licensed psychologist. In that time, I have had the pleasure of working with many people who have struggled with a wide range of challenges including relationship and couple's difficulties, addiction, anxiety, depression, serious health concerns, loss, and trauma. I utilize a number of different perspectives including...
Want a better parent-teen relationship? Experiencing behavioral issues at home or at school? Recently encouraged to complete assessment by the schools or courts? Want to address and reduce/eliminate drug use such as alcohol or marijuana? Adolescence can be a time of struggle for everyone involved. Teenagers desire connections with others where they believe their voice is valued, built on...
Welcome to the first step in your journey towards a better version of yourself! Seeking help is really hard and I appreciate your courage in this process. We will work together to figure out where you are now, where you want to be and what small steps we can take to help you get there. Whether you are recovering from a traumatic experience or struggling to get out of bed in the morning, I'm her...
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**REDUCED RATES AVAILABLE** We all have had times where life presents us with unique challenges, and we all could use a helping hand in dealing with these problems that arise in our lives. The wonderful thing is that you don't have to try and handle these difficulties alone. Together, we will work collaboratively to help you deal with your unique challenges that are keepi...
My approach is interactive. After all, because I believe that healing comes through the caring and dynamic engagement created between two human beings, our time together would be a collaboration that encourages mutual presence and relatedness. Research confirms the importance of this. While no specific technique is consistently effective in eliciting change; certain therapists, who bring a...
When you are struggling, I want you to know that you are not alone. Whatever you are facing – depression, anxiety, pain from a breakup, grief from a loss – Safe Space Counseling Services, LLC provides home based therapy at your home to help you and support you. I have worked as a licensed psychotherapist for more than eight years, and in that time, I have helped people move past their struggles...
Dr. Fassieux integrates a variety of counseling techniques into her work, often focusing upon interpersonal relationships, utilizing principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and identifying individual strengths. She believes people are resourceful and often solve problems intelligently and creatively, especially when supported within the context of an encouraging and therapeutic relationship...
My primary goal is to help my clients find better ways to fulfill their needs. This is accomplished by evaluating maladaptive behaviors, making plans for change; and working towards healthy goals. As a therapist I provide person-centered cognitive behavioral therapy which focuses on helping my clients make better choices so they can live a quality life complete with well-connected relationships...
A primary goal of the recovery model is to facilitate resiliency, health, and wellness in the community of the individual’s choice, rather than to manage symptoms. 10 identified guiding principles of recovery: (1) hope, (2) person-driven, (3) many pathways, (4) holistic, (5) peer support, (6) relational, (7) culture, (8) addresses trauma, (9) strengths/responsibility, and (10) respect. The aim ...
Are you feeling isolated in your relationships? While romance may begin in an instant, long-term relationships are not easy to maintain alone. No matter where you are in your relationship, seeking guidance, opening the lines of communication, and establishing safety in emotional expression are the cornerstones of any lasting and fulfilling relationship. I aim to empower my clients to realize th...
Jennifer works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families by empowering and collaborating with them to make sustained changes to promote a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle. Jennifer works with clients presenting with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, emotional dysregulation, relational and family difficulties, marital struggles, addiction, anger management, behavio...
