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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When people ask me what I do for a living, I alway say, "I teach people to love themselves." In over 22 years of experience, I have come to believe that a lack of self love is the underlying cause of most problems (depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, general dissatisfaction with life). I help people reprogram their brains by teaching them a new self-talk language. If you are ready, I ca...
The Mahogany Projek was created out love for human beings, passion for helping others and a need that Sharde' O., LPC, CCTP, LTSAP, LMFT saw in the community of mental health and substance abuse. In working with various mental health and substance abuse agencies and populations there emerged a need in response to her purpose to engage people in the experience of finding their best selves and...
Eating disorders can feel hopeless, but they aren’t. Whether this is your first time seeking help, or your umpteenth time, I believe everyone can recover. Just as there are many reasons why an eating disorder manifests in your life, the way you recover will be just as unique. If there was a one size fits all solution, that would perhaps be as deceptive as the problem itself. Whether it’s...
"CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS AND YOU CHANGE YOUR WORLD" – NORMAN VINCENT PEALE - Willing to seek answers is one of the first steps in healing the soul. The most resilient individuals have traveled through the Darkness. Knowing your strengths will help you explore options for change. I have witnessed firsthand what mental illness can do to an individual and the family. The power of positive thinking,...
Asking for help is a strength. Whether you’re experiencing a struggle to regulate your emotions or manage your stress, it takes courage to ask for help. The first step to overcome any problem is to admit we cannot do it alone. I look forward to helping you make the first step toward your well being. As your therapist, it is my priority to create a therapeutic and safe atmosphere that promotes...
Therapy is a place where you can finally understand yourself in a way that makes sense. And I believe this self-understanding is key to letting go of old ways of being and allowing new ones to emerge. By providing a safe, warm, and empathetic space, I help both individuals and couples recognize where they’ve been, and how to get where they want to go. With a background in psychodynamic and...
ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE- Life have you a bit unbalanced? Now is the time to rewrite your story and make change. Together we’ll discover the tools and supports you need to be successful. Most of us find it difficult to change and with a positive support network, you’ll discover ways to decrease your worry and angst while increasing your satisfaction with the life you live. Specializing in...
Psychotherapy is a process that should generate meaning and self-understanding in a dialogue between client and clinician. In starting this process, it is my goal to provide you with a space that emphasizes empathy, non-judgement, and confidentiality. These concepts help create the environment in which you can express any thought or feeling that comes up, whether it be positive, negative, or...
Talk is cheap...but not so much in the Therapy world. An understanding of your past is necessary but let's not waste endless dollars, "spinning wheels" there. Whether you suffer from ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, SELF-DOUBT or BEHAVIORAL PATTERNS that you feel have "hi-jacked" your identity, I guarantee experiences that will leave you feeling empowered at the end of each session with results to last wel...
Why do so many of us avoid feeling? Somewhere along the line, we learned that discomfort was "bad." We all avoid in certain ways and it takes strength to look at ourselves compassionately. I balance a realistic, no fluff approach with warmth and empathy. We are all going through something, but I believe we can heal and be inspired by the little things (which eventually become the big things)....
I often say that my job as a therapist is to hold up the mirror so that you can see yourself with objectivity and free of judgement. Sometimes when looking in that mirror we don't like what is reflected back to us. Our perceptions may be distorted or the way we portray ourselves to the world around us may not be authentic to our true selves. I aspire to help you identify, define and refine that...
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS, providing TELEHEALTH (digital) sessions to individuals who have been impacted by the recent events of this virus pandemic. Telehealth, a safe and easy way to to stay connected and supported through these trying times! I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor accepting interested clients to my practice who are looking to make positive changes in relationships, job...
Counseling is a personal and unique process for each person. I facilitate each client’s unique process, and walk alongside the client, shoring up their strengths and making use of our relationship to bring about positive change. The therapeutic process can be challenging at times, and I work with the client to fully experience the joys and sorrows that are part of life, striving to feel a wide...
I believe that there is no "perfect therapy" for everyone. I feel that using an eclectic approach drawing from different therapeutic approaches based on the needs of the individuals is the best way to help them through whatever is facing them at that moment.I believe that therapy is fluid not straight forward. I work with each individual by meeting them where they are and helping guide them in ...
My therapeutic style is grounded in the belief that authentic relationships are healing. I support people of various ethnic groups, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds to bring meaning to their lives, connect with their aliveness, and expand their sense of personal choice and freedom. My approach combines gestalt therapy, attachment theory and somatic experiencing. For a decade I...
