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 am a licensed clinical psychologist who has been providing assessment and therapy services for adults and adolescents for the past 10 years. I provide a warm, open, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where you will feel safe and supported to explore your difficulties and develop the skills necessary to build the life you want to live. My approach to therapy is informed by research and...
The decision to come to therapy is an important step towards empowering yourself. It is my mission to collaborate with you on your journey towards building the life you desire. Together, we will work through releasing patterns that no longer serve you, finding your balance, inviting self-compassion into your life, and healing. I provide a shame-free environment where warmth, empathy, and humor ...
Between Covid-19, social/racial injustice, political turmoil, quarantine, etc. it appears that when one struggles with mental health issues (Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder) during this time in history, it can not only be overwhelming, but scary. Finding a therapist who is able to meet your needs is of an utmost importance in order to obtain and maintain a healthier and better mental heal...
Hardly anybody I know aspires to be that average, center-of-the-bell-curve person. In different ways, we all deviate from the norm, which explains our own uniqueness. My aim as a therapist is to work with individuals, couples, triads, and families in a way that celebrates their uniqueness and "incurable deviance." By meeting you where you are, with who you are, in a way that makes best use of y...
Mark holds to the idea that most people just get stuck somewhere in the labyrinth of life and are smart enough continue their path once they get unstuck. His years of dedication have continued to be supported by his deep faith in the inherent goodness and nearly infinite adaptability of all people once they realize that what they "think" is not necessarily the "truth". Getting unstuck is far...
I am interested to hear how you are feeling at this time and provide support in any of the following areas. Are you experiencing uncertainty about the future, occupational stress, increased anxiety and depression? Due to COVID pandemic struggling to adjust and/or reintegrate? Have you been considering talking to a therapist for awhile now but not sure how to afford it or make the time? Finding...
Do you ever feel too overwhelmed to deal with your problems? Are you facing emotional challenges, suffering from trauma, struggling to process negative thoughts, desire greater self- acceptance and self-esteem, need to increase your confidence and decision making? If so, you're not alone. We understand you want the ability to be able to cope with your feelings, problem solve, and change behavio...
I believe working to find a balance between effort and ease is at the heart of personal growth and transformation. If you are looking for someone who views counseling through the lens of resilience, and is comfortable with both diving deep to heal past wounds and nurturing joy in the present we may be a good fit. I strive to create an environment of non-judgement and acceptance where you are...
Hello! Do you sometimes feel unheard? Maybe others around you don't understand what you're going through? If you find yourself feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, or even numb, and you wish to feel inner peace, contentment, and understanding of what you're experiencing, then together you and I can find solutions! I work with adolescents and adults who experience a variety of issues such as...
You might initially be hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but I’m confident that no problem is too great to overcome. Through therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help. I look forward to the opportunity to support you through this process. As a divorced mother of two young adult sons, navigating a healthy balance o...
***Not currently accepting new clients until January 2021*** If you hate the idea of going to therapy, but you're still thinking about it, then you have come to the right place! There are so many misconceptions when it comes to what therapy is like. I’d love to have the opportunity to challenge those beliefs. My focus ranges from working with those who have experienced difficult, life altering...
You can achieve a fulfilling, healthy, and happy life, and I am glad to be here to support you, your child, or the whole family in getting there. I am devoted to assisting my clients learn ways to cope with anxiety, depression, grief, unexpected life transitions, and disruptive behaviors. I work with adults, teens, and pre-teens as young as 10 years old who want to feel better. Using personaliz...
Do you feel like punching a wall or retreating into a shell? I provide counseling for high conflict couples and individual men who want to be empowered to become better partners. There is a way out of chronic stress, irritability, and out of control sexual behavior. I strongly believe that you are so much more than the problems you are facing right now. If you want to be a better partner, paren...
The individuals who I normally practice with are mostly adults. My clients may come from various backgrounds and have different symptoms. They are eager and motivated to work through their emotional, cognitive and relational difficulties to better themselves and reduce symptoms of anxiety, worry, confusion, social withdrawal, preoccupations and addictive behaviors. Even if at the beginning they...
***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** With a background in counseling college-aged men, specifically collegiate athletes and student leaders, it is apparent to me that many of us men are taught to disintegrate our hearts and our heads in order to navigate our lived experience. We learn that emotions are not to be trusted, indeed that they are to be suspended if we are to make intelligent decisi...
