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 struggling with substance abuse? Have childhood traumas kept you from forming healthy relationships? Have anxiety and depression made it difficult to leave the house? Whether you are seeking help due to diagnosed mental illness or are just going through a hard time in life, I can help. Therapy is a partnership, where client and counselor work together to determine your needs, understand...
Reaching out for help is not easy. If you find yourself falling into similar patterns, going through a difficult period in life, or feel overly anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, whatever uncomfortable feeling it might be, and want to get help, therapy is a place to start. Maybe it's to gain insight for yourself, or to understand a relationship. Sometimes communicating thoughts out loud can be...
The decision to work with a therapist can seem overwhelming. I strive to create a collaborative environment to deal with past issues, current stressors, and to help you outline your future goals. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, or other concerns, I provide a trusting relationship, in a judgement free atmosphere, to promote health and...
As a clinician, I am passionate about empowering you to meet your own specific goals. My counseling is based on the premise that people have an intrinsic ability to improve and grow when provided with the appropriate tools and experiences. These tools can be refined, learned, and practiced in therapy. While I work with a wide array of issues, I most commonly help people through difficult life...
Are you struggling during this difficult time? Are you feeling anxious, lonely, overwhelmed or lethargic? This can be a good opportunity to gain positive mental and emotional change. I offer phone, teletherapy, and office sessions. I will provide guidance to help you to manage your emotions and to adapt healthy coping skills to gain mental health wellness. Together we will set goals to balance...
You are not alone! When trying to cope with life’s ups and downs it can be helpful to seek counsel from one who can remain objective. As a Licensed Professional Counselor I work to facilitate: marriage * relationships * personal growth * life transitions * grief/loss * mental health diagnosis * substance abuse recovery * parenting the special needs child As an Emotionally Focused Therapist I he...
Robin Doolittle holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the State University of New York-Fredonia and master's degrees in both business administration and clinical mental health counseling from Wright State University. A former officer in the United States Air Force, she also previously served as clinical supervisor at an addiction and mental health treatment facility and as a therapist in...
Hi, my name is Christopher, My approach to therapy is based on genuine human interaction. A person centered orientation is the foundation of any therapeutic relationship. Not every person benefits from the same treatment. For this reason I hold an eclectic orientation, including but not limited to: CBT, DBT, Emotional focused therapy, Mindfulness, and Relaxation. I believe in goal-setting and...
Do you want to feel more empowered, have a greater understanding of your circumstances, become more trusting of yourself, and regain hopefulness about your situation? This is absolutely attainable with therapeutic support. My objectives are to create a safe environment for you to express yourself and regain hope in your life. I employ cognitive behavioral techniques, while integrating...
I have a heart for people. Humankind is a varying species, we all had different goals, values, lived experiences, and bear different scars, however we all deserve to be well supported and to feel cared for. During the journey of life there may be times where we feel overwhelmed or unsure of what to do next. The complexities of life can cloud our sight making our journey seem very scary, unclear...
One thing in life is certain, life doesn't unfold like we thought it would. I have over 22 years of experience. I have worked in a mental health hospital, adolescent boys ranch, Cancer Treatment Center, counseling office and counseled as a pastor. My goal is to provide a secure place to offer help, hope, and healing. My mission: to assist clients in cultivating relationships that promote freedo...
Finding a therapist can be a hard endeavor. You’re looking for someone you can open up to, trust and share in some of the most painful and most intimate parts of your life. It takes vulnerability and courage to reach out, and finding someone you can trust to open up to is a big piece in if therapy will work for you. If you’re browsing psychology today, you are probably looking for a caring face...
Are you tired of being unable to do the things you want to do, but repeatedly do the things you do not want to do? Are your best intentions producing the kind of relational fruit you desire in your relationships? The invisible pain from the emotional, relational, and spiritual realm activates the same region of your brain that is under physical pain. The need for proper attention and treatment ...
We are all coming out of a storm, in the middle of one right now, or looking at clouds beginning to form on the horizon. But the good news is that we don't have to go through any of that alone. There is help, and there is hope. The way things are today is not the way things will remain forever. Whether you are facing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, spiritual questions, life...
I am a full time Counselor, I believe the client-counselor relationship is vital in the therapeutic process. Because of this, I work hard to create a comfortable setting for my clients. By taking a caring, non-judgmental approach to therapy, my clients feel safe throughout the counseling experience....
