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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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...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationships struggles, and have a passion for supervising emerging professionals. I approach therapy with a sense of curiosity to help you explore behavior patterns, gain insight, and develop techniques that lead to a mo...
My ideal client is ready for a change. They are someone who is looking for support with life stress and anxiety, adjusting to a life transition, feeling stuck, or wanting to grow themself. My client's goals might include learning to better manage stress and anxiety, finding their voice or direction, setting boundaries, growing self-worth, or creating new healthy patterns. They might want help w...
Over the years I've enjoyed working with adolescents and young adults as a full-time social worker and soccer coach in the school setting (currently with Fairfax County Public Schools). Given the transient and dense population of the Northern Virginia community, our school aged population puts immense pressure on themselves to succeed socially, academically, and athletically. Many students that...
Do you need someone to talk to, but find it difficult to trust your friends or family? Do you have relationship problems? Have you been stricken with the loss of a loved one, and have no idea how to move forward? Do you feel you are failing as a parent, and need to regain normalcy? Have you recently become an "empty nester", and have forgotten who you are or how to live just for yourself? Has...
As a therapist, I strive to always be honest with my clients, open to feedback and to work in a collaborative manner. It is my focus to assist you in reaching the goals that YOU want to achieve. We will work in a collaborative manner to create goals and to design a pathway to change. I will challenge you to enact this change, and guide you through the process in a supportive manner. For Parents...
Substance Abuse Counselor at Renewing Families, LLC (about 7 years) Assess adults and children for mental health/substance abuse status to specify level of care needed for stability in work, home and school. Conduct Comprehensive Clinical and Diagnostic Assessments as needed to identify issues to be addressed. Refer consumers' for Psychiatric evaluation for Medication Management and other medic...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Are you feeling down or overwhelmed? Do you feel alone in a room full of people? Do you need help with identifying appropriate life goals; developing effective coping skills; improving stress; alleviating depressive symptoms or embracing life. People enter counseling for many reasons, from anxiety, stress, mental health fitness, depression, trauma and grief. Still others ...
You are likely seeking therapy because of distress and confusion around difficult emotional experiences that you are struggling to understand and resolve. This distress and confusion can result in anxiety, relationship issues and depression. Through our work together, we can help resolve these struggles by building an understanding of where they come from and how to respond to them. In my...
