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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I offer only virtual and confidential counseling services for individuals and couples. I will assist you with strategies that help you to; improve communication skills, strengthen interpersonal relationships, lift depression, relieve anxiety, reduce an overload of accumulating stress, and eliminate self-sabotaging habits. I pull from over 25 years of lived and practical experience as a Mental...
I am a marriage and family therapist who's been working with individuals, couples, and families on a broad range of challenges. I find that many times, my clients thought process and actions are what's keeping them stuck and unhappy. Their attempted solutions are actually making the problem worse, bringing forth feelings of frustration and hopelessness. Exploring how much of what they do is...
We are a group of compassionate and skilled therapists. When you contact us we will help identify which therapist is the best fit for you based on training and expertise, personality, payment options, time available and your goals for therapy. Each of us can help you identify "stuck points." These are conscious and unconscious beliefs that seem to be true but are actually a cognitive distortion...
In addition to working with adults struggling with early childhood neglect and abuse, I have experience in working with individuals experiencing life transitions and loss, dual diagnosis, self-harming behaviors and first responder experiences. I am trained in Trauma Recovery and Empowerment group work for female survivors. For individual work, I use a combination of techniques from EMDR Therapy...
When you counsel people you must do three things, make them feel heard, respected and safe. Know that is what you can expect when you enter into the house of therapy with me. I have many years of experience with young adults, (college students) middle-age adults, and the elderly. I work with a wide variety of disorders including, but not limited to anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, domestic...
Are you feeling like something is lacking in your life? Do you want more from your day to day existence? Is depression, anxiety, stress and low self confidence a constant gnawing in the back of your mind? Are you tired of feeling this way? Therapy can help you throw off these self made manacles. You can gain a sense of resilience in the face of hardship to the point where you conquer and truly...
Courtney is a Licensed Holistic Psychotherapist and life coach. Her resume boasts more than eleven years of experience in the field of mental health and specializes in addiction therapy, co-dependency, trauma recovery, depression, anxiety and life transitions. Her life coaching focuses on rebuilding your self-esteem and restructuring your life to help you let go of negativity, generational...
For the past 12 years I have worked with adolescents and their families that have experienced many of the things facing a typical family in today's society. Anxiety, school refusal, lack of motivation, substance abuse/addiction, ADHD, bullying, peer struggles, self-harm, sexual orientation, suicide ideation, trauma, adoption, and much more. Even when parents have no idea what is going on, I...
I have completed her Master’s in Science in Counseling Psychology Degree with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from California Lutheran University. I am a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and has experience working with families, couples, adolescents, LGBTQI+, individual work, intimate partner violence, and substance use/abuse, and recovery. I believe that providing...
I believe life is more about the journey than the destination, and I am here to help you have a serene and joyful journey no matter the obstacles you face. I strive to create a therapeutic safe space for you to process your thoughts and emotions, while also helping you heal and become the best version of yourself. Opening up to a stranger can be scary. I believe in the importance of trust and...
Ever wonder how you got to this point? We all have expectations on what we thought life would be like. Sometimes the decisions we make and must face can be overwhelming and life changing. For many, the decision to enter therapy is one of the hardest. However, you are not alone. Trusting a professional to help you through this difficult time may be scary and intimidating. I have had the pleasure...
I truly believe that anyone and everyone can benefit from therapy. It can help you process a variety of problems including anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, or relationship issues. Therapy can also help you become the best version of yourself whether or not any of these apply. I come from a cultural background that has brought me a good understanding of how family and where you come f...
Are you or your loved one struggling with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and/or substance use disorders? Are you or they having difficulty accessing care? As Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), we are health professionals already recognized by Medicare and readily accepted by private and public insurance networks to address behavioral health needs. Pag-asa in Paradi...
Welcome to the Galleria! Initiating a therapy session can produce all types of feelings and thoughts. However, it just may serve as an enjoyable and cathartic experience. Maybe you’re in a transitional period of your life; getting married, getting divorced, going through the loss of a parent or the gain of step-children. Perhaps, you are dealing with life stressors that have now affected your...
As a client-centered therapist, I believe you are the expert in your own life. I consider it to be a privilege and blessing to be a part of your journey to find fulfillment in your life. I work from a holistic framework, holding the central hypothesis that every person has the innate potential for personal awareness and growth. I strive to maintain the creative and dynamic process of therapy...
