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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Does this sound like you? You are a star at work or school, everyone thinks you've got it goin' on. Good family. Good friends. People see you and think, I want to be that guy or gal! Then the truth hits - I do NOT feel like that at all! Inside, you’re an anxious, insecure mess. You are not certain how or why people think you've got it going on, because inside you surely do NOT feel like it. You...
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We all have our answers inside ourselves. Some of us have answers that are closer to the surface. Some of us have answers that are deeper and harder to get to. It can be frustrating to reach out for help but be met with a counseling approach that is not helpful to you. One counseling approach that works for one person will not work well with another. I work to understand your perspective of you...
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My name is Jennifer and I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) speaking psychotherapist with a passion for helping adolescents and their families who struggle with mental health or substance use issues. Certified by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, I help persons with infertility and those seeking Assistive Reproductive Technology. As former special education teacher, I can also...
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There is light at the end of the tunnel. Often it is hard to see. Sometimes the issues we are dealing with can feel like they are crushing us. The cycle of depression and anxiety might feel never ending. It can get better. These issues could stem from traumatic life events. Perhaps we are just overwhelmed juggling work, life and family, and have lost sight of ourselves. Sometimes couples and...
C.H.A.R.T. your course for a better future! C - Change is challenging, difficult many times, and can be frustrating. Many people seek therapy because of feeling stuck, distressed, and see little hope for change. H - Hope - rekindling hope that with hard work positive changes can take place. A - Affirm - positive affirmation fosters a better outlook, combats self-criticism, counters negative...
