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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Chronic anxiety and self-loathing are common outcomes of overwhelming experiences in childhood. I work with adults who, despite their outward success, struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, guilt/shame, and unsatisfying relationships. Often times, there's a disconnect between how others perceive you and the way you feel about yourself. Your struggles with loneliness, sadness, and insecurity ar...
As an art therapist, counselor and Ph.D. Mind Body Medicine degree candidate, I view clients holistically. This means that I view individuals as whole persons made up of physical, mental and spiritual health that are all interconnected. An imbalance in one of these areas can affect the others. For example, chronic anxiety can affect the body, leading to a weakened immune system and illnesses. W...
If you feel like you've done enough talk therapy, bring your body back into the conversation. If you are struggling with relationship issues, stress, trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, or addiction, we can collaborate to bring you relief and understanding. If you are a survivor of child abuse or neglect or social marginalization, you'll be safe and gently held here, too. I use touch...
It can be difficult to work toward positive change when we are managing anxiety or depression, are entrenched in unhealthy patterns, or are embedded in systems that need to be shaken out of stasis. We will work to slow down, understand your specific context, and figure out what genuine growth looks like for you. I work with clients to find a healthy balance in their personal, professional, and...
Do you suffer from Depression or have Suicidal Thoughts? TMS provides true treatment with a 75% success rate in treatment with 50% of patients experiencing a full remission of symptoms for patients who struggle with depression and OCD. This includes those who have tried multiple medications and struggled with side effects or have not received relief. TMS is not painful or disruptive, does not...
I have the privilege of accompanying clients as they go through some of the most painful and some of the most joyous times of their lives. I see therapy as a journey that the client and therapist take together with the therapist playing the role of a traveling companion, guide, and interpreter. I have extensive experience providing counseling services to adolescents, adults and families in the...
My approach to therapy is collaborative and established in openness, trust, honesty and humor. I believe that our work is rooted in the relationship we build together and should build upon your strengths and uniqueness. It is a privilege for me to be invited to work with my clients as they go through challenges and transitions. I am very passionate about being able to provide a safe,...
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...
