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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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY: You are one of a kind. There has never been anyone like you and never will be again. Therapy is a place where you have the opportunity to know yourself in a deep and intimate way. The journey towards wholeness begins with embracing (and discovering) our many and often rejected parts that comprise our authentic self. Wounds, triggers and defenses exist for a reason and repres...
Hello!! I am a Licensed mental health counselor that is here to help children, adolescents, adults, young adults and families communicate effectively and help overcome the obstacles that one can be faced with. I take great pride in treating my clients with the utmost respect and building a strong therapeutic relationship based on honesty and integrity. My goal is to provide a supportive,...
The human experience is full of ups and downs. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming due to many reasons. At times we need a place to process outside of our family and friend circle. Psychotherapy can give you the opportunity to have a "safe space" where you can discuss and problem solve what is making you feel "stuck," dissatisfied or unhappy without judgment. Everyone has a personal story to...
Are you struggling in your marriage or relationships? Do you have mental health challenges to overcome? Would you like to find a counselor who is committed to helping you resolve your issues? Through behavioral therapy and mindfulness, I can help you address trauma, abuse, stress, PTSD, bipolar disorder, major depression including postpartum depression, and severe anxiety. I specialize in perso...
My view on therapy is very simple, though not always easy: 'through relationships, we heal’. Many of the barriers that inhibit healthy relationships include negative self-talk, fear of judgement, and our need to maintain a sense of control, especially when we are deeply hurt or wounded. Trauma does not discriminate and it does not wait for an opportune time to present, but we can make sense of ...
I see clients with a vast array of life experiences and situations. Do you wish to gain insight into yourself, the meaning behind your difficulties? Do you have a desire to discover a closer connection with your emotions, unlocking an ability to feel better, and more fluid with your feelings as they emerge? Perhaps you live with physical pain, tension, or chronic stress that plagues your body. ...
Life can be really hard at times. Sometimes, we don't always know what's next. Maybe we can't figure out how to manage a situation or how to cope with overwhelming emotions. Sometimes we find ourselves in repetitive patterns we just can't understand. Maybe these patterns manifest in unfulfilling or painful relationships, inability to make meaningful connections, procrastination, or unhealthy...
There is a lot of pressure in today’s world to feel good, to handle our troubles on our own. We are led to believe that the signs of health and success is the absence of struggle, that we are weak if we reach out for help. And yet we all struggle to some degree. If struggle is a part of life, then I believe we must also contain the potential to struggle well. To struggle takes strength and...
( English | español ) Life can be stressful, overwhelming and even confusing. Sometimes we need to talk to someone who is understanding of our fears, concerns, and problems but also can shine a light to our inner strengths to overcome these obstacles. That is why I created, Shining Lights Counseling LLC to provide a supportive, safe environment which will empower you to explore and challenge th...
I am a clear and goal oriented therapist that focuses on emotions, cognitions and behavior. I have over 25 years experience with helping clients break free from old patterns and find healing, solace and peace by breaking the bonds of the past. I specialize in trauma, OCD and family counseling. I utilize cognitive processing therapy, a 12 session evidence based approach geared toward healing in ...
I believe your desire to change must be greater than your desire to stay the same. My specialty is working with adult women recovering from life challenges. My goal is to meet adult women where they are by using my clinical expertise with compassion, understanding, and empowerment to help clients grow from their struggles, increase their faith, heal from their pain, and receive hope, healing, a...
The hardest thing to do sometimes is ask for help when it is needed most. Ella Stanley Therapeutic Services, Inc. (ESTS), established in October 2018, is a private practice that is passionate about affecting change in their clients who seek assistance in their time of need. Owner & therapist, Vernee Stanley, has worked in the mental health field for over 10 years in a variety of settings,...
I have been practicing since 1999. I believe childhood experience informs individuals on how to think and behave in adulthood. Gaining insight of how those experiences affected an individual, permits an individual to make changes in their belief system about self and others that is no longer adaptive. Once issues have been identified it's important to process through past experiences. I use EMD...
Are you feeling under-motivated, stuck in a career you don't want and thinking about a career change, or just not feeling any zest for life? Clients who come to me usually range from ages 15 to 45. They have faced significant challenges in their lives whether from immigration, domestic or physical violence, breakups, race, gender, sexuality, ethnic issues. Many come to me seeking help for their...
I have a heart and a passion for working with women, especially with those in the healthcare field. I have experience and enjoy working with doctors, nurses, counselors, psychologists, mothers, military members, ministers, and those who serve in a caretaker role of some capacity. I understand the challenges that come with being a caregiver or service member and needing help ourselves. My faith ...
