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
Starting therapy is a very personal decision and connecting with your therapist is the cornerstone to the work you will engage in. Mandala Counseling and Psychological Services is a group practice of independent clinicians in Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago. Each clinician works with individuals, ranging from adolescents to adults. Clinicians at Mandala are adaptive in style of psychother...
Life can be very difficult and it is easy to become overwhelmed by the history, trauma, relationships, or emotional weight you may be carrying. I believe you have everything you need to face your challenges and that there are innate skills that just need to be accessed to overcome what is holding you back. It is our job, together, to access those skills and create a plan that will bring more pe...
***I am not currently accepting new clients.***I believe that therapy is a collaboration. As a therapist my first step is to help clarify why therapy is sought. From there we work together to develop strategies for relief, in the short and long term. My role is to provide information about the treatments that could be pursued; with information and context, one can then make informed choices abo...
It can be daunting to reach out when struggling with overwhelming feelings of distress. Often, our most difficult struggles go unsaid with those that we are close to for fear of stigma or isolation. If you are reading this, you have already taken the most important step. I believe that people are resilient, and have the ability to care for themselves, but often, the ways that we seek to allevia...
I emphasize diversity, creativity, and inclusion in my practice. I recognize the effects of the larger societal and cultural environment in which identity and relationships around sexual orientation and class are shaped. It is my goal to promote the process of healing by helping clients cultivate an understanding within themselves that can help unveil the deeper meaning their struggle is pointi...
Every word your say and every thought you think becomes a blueprint for your mind and body to follow. This creates your reality. Your mind must consistently act in a way that matches your thinking. Changing you words changes & your thoughts changes your circumstances and behaviors. Using hypnosis sharpens your inner focus and strengthens the work you put into discovering the root causes of your...
*********CURRENTLY FULL-- NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AS OF 12/23/2020********* Are you dealing with feelings of depression or anxiety, or struggling with a change in life? Do you find yourself always in the position of caring for others more then yourself? Have you suffered trauma or want to heal difficult patterns in your family or relationships? I provide a warm, open environment to help clien...
I specialize in working with children and adolescents. I treat a wide variety of mental health concerns, with expertise in working with challenging and difficult to treat youth with a broad range of complex emotional and behavioral issues, including mood, anxiety, anger, defiance, ADHD, trauma, self-harm, and substance use. I also specialize in working with young adults and adults struggling wi...
Helping clients to recover from trauma and other adverse life experiences, anxiety, and depression is the focus of my practice. I have worked with combat veterans, survivors of sexual abuse/assault, those who have experienced traumatic loss from death or infidelity, individuals suffering from addiction, and others working through traumatic adjustments such as loss of a job or severe illness. I...
My passion is working with clients that have been in therapy before and don't believe it will help, struggle to trust others, and are generally resistant to services. I also am Level II trained in Gottman Couple's Therapy and knowledgeable around EFT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy). I have a passion for working with trauma and have advanced training in EMDR. In addition to providing menta...
At Escalator counseling services, we have no ideal client, we want to try to help anyone we can We use an approach focused on engagement, insight building and motivation. We enjoy working with adolescents and adults and have been in the field of mental health and substance abuse for a combined 35 years. If you need help, reach out , Both of us at Escalator Counseling services have experience wi...
( English | español ) My name is Manny Vazquez, and I have been working with families, couples and children since 2002. I can help you heal your relationships by strengthening family bonds. I believe in promoting effective communication and collaborative problem solving and effective treatment planning. If you are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or any other problem that is...
I am passionate about creating an environment where you can feel safe and heard without judgement. I specialize in treating victims of sexual, physical, emotional and psychological abuse, family members and loved ones of those impacted by addiction, PTSD, dissociative disorders and anxiety related disorders. My clients would describe me as competent, easy to talk to and compassionate. I work wi...
One of the most heartbreaking things we as parents will experience is having a teen who is struggling. It is difficult to describe to others the love we feel for our children. As parents, we absolutely work as hard as we can to ensure our children grow up to be healthy adults. Unfortunately, kids do not come with an "owner's manual" that outlines just what to do in any given situation. We do th...
“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.” [V. Hugo] Are you feeling overwhelmed by the effects of trauma, by challenging circumstances, or just feeling stuck in life? Do you have a hard time putting your feelings in words? People often tell me I have natural gift for connecting with others, and that they find themselves able to open up to me about their most difficult hardships a...
