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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Are you burned out? Feeling stressed, stuck, worried, exhausted, or angry? Are you repeating the same old relationships, patterns, or situations, and wishing you could break the endless cycle? Maybe little things feel more frustrating or overwhelming than usual. Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or succes...
I was raised in a military family in the small town of El Paso, Texas. I received my Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas, El Paso in Criminal Justice before moving to California and earning my Master's degree in Social Work from California State University, Sacramento. I was exposed to many cultures and people from all socio-economic backgrounds. I learned, and continue to learn,...
I work towards assisting Clients in achieving a healthy and balanced lifestyle. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin Madison and have over twenty years of experience working as a therapist in various settings. I provide counseling to individuals, couples, and groups experiencing a wide range of issues. I have extensive experience addressing Clients' concerns...
Welcome to the Psych Center, Berlin! We are a private practice that aims to provide quality services to children, adults, and their families. We understand the sensitivity and compassion it takes to help our clients succeed. Furthermore, we strive to be collaborative and work with you on identifying and accomplishing the goals you set forth. Please explore our page which addresses our services,...
Most people come to therapy for one primary reason: to be heard. I believe that sharing your experience in a safe place and having someone listen - to really hear you - is the most healing thing about the therapeutic process. In the safe space we create together, I will hear you. I will allow you to say out loud anything and everything you’ve been afraid to say before. I will allow you to feel ...
Are you sad, anxious or do you feel alone? Perhaps you realize that emotional pain doesn’t just “go away”. It stings and lingers as you attempt to reconcile that some of your relationships were toxic. You may have concluded that you have an overall pattern of interpersonal conduct that yields poor results at home, school or work. You find yourself in poor relationships, feeling isolated and can...
Are you good at being there for others, but struggle with your own emotional self-care? Do you struggle with setting healthy boundaries for yourself in your relationships? Do you wish you could heal the wounds of your childhood trauma? Are you experiencing feelings of anger, loneliness, sadness, or invisibility from growing up with an emotionally neglectful parent/family? Are you a healthcare...
My goal is to help individuals find their place in life through honesty and direct conversation so real change can happen. If your past is affecting your ability to move forward from trauma, family conflict, or you are having trouble with drugs and alcohol I can help. I spent four years in the military so I can also help military veterans with the unique issues they may face. I treat others wit...
My goal as a counselor is to engage people in the process of making meaningful change. I believe this is achieved by understanding one’s own needs and by developing ways to meet these needs to create balance in life. This is possible when people are able to acknowledge the power of their choices and begin to use their voice as a means to overcome their unique challenges. I have worked with thos...
--Currently providing services through telehealth!-- So many individuals are reaching out to start counseling right now to help with managing stress and anxiety. Whether it is new, or pre-existing and compounded by pandemic circumstances, I am here to help you find your strength and resilience. Let's work together to finish 2020 on a high note! Together we will develop a plan: (1) Untangle the...
I work with individuals and families working to improve their communication, healthy boundaries, and resilience. Often when one member of a family is struggling with an identity challenge or an acute episode, others in the family system are hard pressed to know how to be supportive in a way that is honoring to all. We all want to feel validated in our uniqueness and loved through our challenges...
**Now accepting new clients!** I understand! I have both professional and personal experience with depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, premarital, grief, family issues and more! Life is difficult and sometimes we need someone to walk with us through the hurt. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who has a heart for coming alongside those who are hurting and providing a safe,...
Have you ever uttered the words "I am sick and tired of being sick and tired" or felt like even when you are happy, that you are just waiting for the other shoe to fall? Do you have thoughts that no matter what you do, nothing seems to change and you find yourself in the same toxic relationships over and over again? Maybe you have even had thoughts that it's all too much and there never seems t...
How long have you been trying to fix this problem that brought you searching this page? You've tried so hard, so many things, had some success here or there, but ultimately the pain just keeps re-emerging. If only it would go away. You are tired. Maybe defeated. Probably uncertain. Ultimately, the pain keeps you from engaging in the life you want, and you are ready to live the life you want. Yo...
I enjoy working with people who are struggling with challenges related to PTSD, traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, substance misuse/dependence, adjustment to major life changes, and interpersonal dynamics. I value the therapeutic relationship and use this working partnership to help clients gain an understanding of their struggles and develop greater self-efficacy as they manage their sympt...
