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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My ideal client is between 15 and 70 years old and possibly struggling with an addiction, depression, anxiety, relationships or other mental health issues. Let me help you find yourself and become the person you always hoped you could be! My approach to therapy includes Cognitive Behavioral. Rational Emotive Behavioral Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I...
I believe individuals come to therapy with concerns that are becoming problematic to their lives. However we were raised, along the way, we picked up traits that grew along with us, and manifested themselves in our everyday living; traits, such as abandonment, mistrust, defectiveness, vulnerable to harm/illness, entitlement, unrelenting standards/hypercritical, and dependence. I believe these...
Making the decision to begin therapy may be a scary and difficult one, but making the choice to heal is one of the bravest things a person can do. It is my belief that healing is always a possibility and with the combination your willingness and my experience we will navigate the process of increasing your sense of well-being, health, happiness, or whatever it is you seek to improve. Together w...
Gladys Amador is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor in Florida. In 2014 she graduated from Barry University, a CACREP qualified university in Miami Shores Florida. Since then, she refined her practice at Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital as a practicum student and later honed her skills at a non-profit in Miami-Dade County. Gladys speaks both English and Spanis...
I believe we are already whole and intrinsically precious but have forgotten and need to get back to a place of wholeness and connection. I help people identify their core beliefs, what is and is not working for them and re-define themselves in a more positive and accurate way; helping people to believe in themselves and their ability to set and achieve what they see as priorities, living in...
I have always wanted to help empower people to overcome whatever issues they are facing. I have worked in community mental health for many years and have assisted adults experiencing a wide array of mental health-related issues. I also have worked with children and adolescents in a public-school and church setting. I am a photographer and in my free time, you may find me at the local pet store ...
In our sessions together you'll encounter an open, affirming, and non-judgmental healing space to process challenges and transitions in your life. I'm passionate about helping you to both build and recognize the resiliency within yourself in relation to life's stressors. I'm particularly interested in working with adults and older adolescents who hope to gain greater self-confidence, sustain...
Javier's approach to therapy is primarily person-centered and cognitive-behavioral. However, he also utilizes techniques from other modalities as well including DBT, mindfulness, Gestalt therapy, and motivational interviewing. His therapy involves actively listening to clients' needs and concerns, while engaging them in whichever therapeutic intervention may best be suitable for them in a...
*** WAITLIST FOR NEW CLIENTS. Sessions now conducted via a secure tele-health video chat platform.*** If you are overwhelmed or under stress with various aspects of your life, or if you are thinking about making a change, but not sure how or where to start, you've come to the right place. Welcome! You are taking the first brave step towards intentional, positive change, and feeling more empower...
It's not our suffering that defines us but how we grow from it. I don't just want to help you recover from your traumas and hardships; I want to help you discover your innate health, wholeness, and purpose, so that you can live a constantly meaningful, authentic, and truly fulfilling life. I support adults and young adults through trauma, anxiety, life transitions, depression, spiritual...
( English | español ) Affordable! A Place for the Uninsured, Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc. We pursue therapy for a number of reasons. Maybe we’ve lost someone special to us. Maybe we feel apathetic or anxious, or we’re having feelings of agitation, remorse, and fear. Whatever our reasons might be, we know that the most vital reason we seek therapy is because we want to grow. We’ve...
We are living in a time of uncertainty and fear. Feelings of anxiety and depression are significantly increased in people across the board. For some, symptoms from past traumatic events are being triggered. Other people are having increased conflict with their partner or they are struggling with the sudden transition into a full-time parenting/home schooling role. Many people who lived with mor...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! Seeking counseling isn’t easy but if you are reading this you have already completed a very important first step. We all need help sometimes, whether it is to share your story with someone or to get more long-term support to move toward your most efficient daily functioning. I believe in creating a friendly and supportive environment to partner with you to create...
As a certified AASAT Partner's Recovery Coach and Sexual Recovery Coach, I will help you navigate a brighter future and provide you healing resources, as you are experiencing the painful fallout from being a partner of a sex addict or intimacy anorexic. As a Sexual Recovery Coach, assisting you toward recovery in sex addiction is key. Overcoming is possible and I would love the opportunity to...
Pedro graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2006 with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. He is a licensed therapist who has been practicing counseling for nearly 14 years. He is also a Qualified Supervisor for Mental Health Counseling Interns seeking licensure. Pedro has served as a therapist and as the Clinical Director at various mental health and recovery centers through out the...
