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.
Begin Your Search for a Mental Health Professional Who Specializes in Addiction
**Accepting New Clients** Are you mandated by the courts to attend Substance and/or Alcohol Abuse treatment? Are you tired of feeling stuck in the cycle of addiction year after year and it seems like there is no end in sight? You say to yourself " I want help and I want it now!" Well, you've come to the right place! I work with individuals who are in Family Court, Child Protective Services,...
Whether you need skills to cope better in the present, want support in strengthening your relationship, or need to heal from the past, I want to be a part of your journey. Life, especially right now, can feel unpredictable, and I enjoy helping my clients regain a sense of hope and recognizing where they have power to make long-lasting change. We will use interventions that are going to work bes...
Often when clients begin the process of looking for a therapist, they find themselves in a place where something is no longer working for them. This place can be overwhelming, and they may feel stuck or hopeless but can’t always pinpoint the reason. As their therapist, I provide a safe space to listen to their story and explore what brought them in. Through the work of therapy, clients begin to...
VIDEO THERAPY FROM HOME! Feelings of sadness, worry, angry and frustration are some of the emotions that I help my clients address and overcome in order to live a more fulfill, happy, and satisfying life. My therapy of choice is Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) although I use an eclectic approach integrating other therapies (CBT/DBT/MI) depending on your needs. The aim of ACT is learning t...
My work is to support you in realizing your goals. Please talk to me about your preferences in how you make change. I encourage resources that will support your path and together we integrate self help tools, relaxation, hypnosis, meditation movement and play therapies. Sometimes the journey is direct and sometimes the path is a trail through many inner adventures. Please let me know what tools...
The quality of our relationships often indicate how we're feeling about our life. You may be struggling with a particular issue, or just can’t shake the feeling that there should be more to life. While I specialize in couples, I also enjoy my work with individuals – focusing on emotional growth and maximizing the ability to meet personal life goals and challenges. Psychotherapy is about working...
Intensively trained in DBT, my approach teaches coping skills and mindfulness strategies for regulating emotions such as anger and sadness, tolerating distress and dealing with stressful situations, and improving interpersonal skills and relationships. I combine cognitive behavioral therapy with an educational component that teaches coping or life skills. I help my clients with problem solving ...
Jeffry understands the impact that emotional and mental discomfort can have on someone’s life, especially at a young age. Different life events such as transitioning schools, substance misuse, or the loss of a loved one can be experienced as traumatic events and have lasting impacts. Jeffry believes in implementing a holistic approach to psychotherapy, which encompasses healing various componen...
I have been a Lic. Marriage and Family Therapist for 44 yrs. I am highly skilled and experienced. I work predominately with individuals ages 15 to 85 and with couples who are wanting to fix and preserve their relationship. I am a client centered therapist who focuses on the needs of the patient. I work with self worth/self esteem issues. Depression and anxiety disorders are my speciality....
Warm Greetings! I am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am bicultural and bilingual (Spanish/English) and am proud of my Latin heritage. I have strong ties to the Latino culture and am familiar with challenges immigrant populations face here in Northern Virginia related to acculturation and grief/loss. I have worked with families, children, adults...
The decision to begin therapy is not an easy one to make. As a therapist, I strongly believe it is one of the most beneficial steps to take in your life and will work with you to find a space within yourself where you can settle and feel more at ease. Therapy is a collaboration in which we will work closely to define how to make your life vibrant and fulfilled. Together, we can break...
I am a licensed clinical social worker currently in private practice. I received my master's degree at The University of Oklahoma. I obtained my clinical supervision through the Department of Mental Health where I cultivated skills to help with variety of mental health and behavioral problems; such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, anger management and other life stressors. I also enjoy...
I use a person centered approach to counseling and work with my clients to receive insight from within. I also use methods such as CBT to work with clients to increase self-esteem and to challenge negative thinking that tends to hinder personal growth. I have over eight years of experience working with teens, couples, families, and individuals to combat various issues such as depression, anxiet...
