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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Do It Yourself Mental Health ....... Women's Counseling Center with Diane Adams Empowered Self-Help while learning to live with uncertainty. Beginner’s Mind Skills & Tools to Self-Rescue & Ground Yourself. What is Beginner’s Mind? It’s the willingness to suck at beginning something new. For example….if I want to learn anything I know very little about it….I’m going to be a beginner. It’s going ...
My goal as a Therapist is to support you in the healing process in a safe, trusting, and non-judgmental environment. If you're feeling as if you're the only one that understands your situation, you're mistaken. If you are experiencing: uneasy feelings of anxiety; miscommunication or misunderstandings in relationships; angry feelings; grieving of a loved one; depressed and/or manic moods; past o...
I work with individuals who struggle with intense emotional responses, impulsivity, harmful behaviors, relationship issues, and trauma. Maybe you feel life has been "chaotic" for you or like you're on an emotional rollercoaster. Maybe you find it difficult to cope with what you feel others see as “normal” life struggles. Or maybe you have been through a distressing event and you just haven’t fe...
Contemplative psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy the combines philosophical traditions, such as Buddhism or Taoism or Existentialism, and modern psychotherapeutic approaches, such as psychoanalysis or cognitive-behavioral therapy, to the betterment and psychological well-being of the client....
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1995, but have worked in the mental health field for over 31 years in the Treasure Coast area. I have been particularly drawn to patients with chronic psychiatric illnesses including chronic Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, PTSD and trauma, as well as chronic pain issues. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and crisis...
It is really difficult when you get to a point when you realize it is time to reach out and talk with someone. When nothing you have been doing is fixing the problem and issues weigh over you causing distress no matter what you try? Counseling provides the space to release what has been holding you back from reaching your goals. I approach counseling with a kind, compassionate ear that consider...
I am both a licensed clinical social worker with a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois and a registered nurse with a Bachelor’s of Nursing degree from Loyola University. I am a dedicated mental health professional with over thirty-nine years of experience in various health settings. During these years, I have worked with a variety of individuals from many walks of life. My backgroun...
I believe that all human beings are innately good and have an inner drive to do and be better everyday. Individuals who come to see me are usually stuck or have trouble reaching their full potential by mental health symptoms, or other barriers in life. Individuals who come to see me range from those who are curious about change, and those who are severely impacted by mental illness or addiction...
There are moments in life when we feel stuck in dysfunctional patterns that consume us with self-doubt despite our best efforts. During these moments of despair, anxiety and depression take over and prevent us from moving forward with the necessary steps for change, However, it is in this place we are asked to go inward, go deeper, and begin to understand dysfunctional patterns that inhibit...
As your therapist, I will help you share your story to better understand how it may be presenting problems for you in the present, as "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you”(Maya Angelou). You may have patterns of handling relationships/situations & want to get unstuck from your usual patterns. We will practice new ways of thinking & doing in a non-judgmental and saf...
At times, we feel stuck, powerless, emotionally drained, and hopeless—but those feelings are not forever. I admire your strength and courage to seek support through mental health therapy. I believe all individuals hold the ability to mold themselves into the person they aspire to be, and I am honored you have allowed me to walk through this journey with you. My approach as a therapist is...
I offer treatment to a wide range of clients ages 5 to adult. As a therapist I am here to walk with my clients while they are working through some of life's toughest obstacles. I strive to be there for them while they decide what steps that need to taken in order to remove barriers in their lives to be able to live their healthiest life possible. My goal as a therapist is to give 100% to them e...
The first step in becoming a "BETTER YOU" is seeking help and I applaud you for taking this first step on your journey to health and well-being. As a counselor, my role is to listen and equip you with the skills, guidance, and tools you need to live your best life. I work from a holistic approach integrating CBT, Narrative, Solution Focused, Play, Behavioral and Humanistic-talk therapy with a...
I hold a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. My hope for therapy is to create a safe space where collaboration and connection is the forefront of our relationship. I am captured by the stories people share and use them to help clients understand their lives in greater detail and context. Together, we will explore your values and redefine your relationship with these stories and disco...
***Not currently accepting new clients*** At times, the journey of life can be challenging. We all experience joys and turmoil along the way. Maybe you are currently experiencing the loss of a loved one, marriage issues, infertility, parenting struggles, or juggling daily work and home life balance. I provide a warm, safe, non-judgemental space to work through those life struggles that cause...
