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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In response to covid-19, I am now accepting new clients either via video or phone session. Insurance will still cover these types of visits! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that specializes in the treatment of trauma. I have been trained in EMDR protocol, Group EMDR protocol, and Mind-Body Medicine (James S. Gordon, MD method), and often implement humanistic and strengths based perspecti...
Working from a Solution-Focused approach I find that helping clients find alternative ways of handling all they struggles of everyday life. I enjoy working with children to help them find different ways of handling the stresses of being a kid. I work with children who have been placed in foster care because of substance abuse as well as physical violence within the family. I also work with...
As a Marriage & Family therapist, I'm attuned to clients’ interconnected webs of relationships even when working 1-on-1. My experience & training with families & couples enables me to walk with clients through (re)discovering their connectedness to those they love. I’m most passionate about exploring clients’ stories & listening for places where personal narratives might differ from others’. Th...
The therapeutic process is a highly personal and fulfilling experience. Understanding our needs and what motivates us through our daily experiences helps us appreciate and live life on a higher level. Our past experience, current situation and future expectations guide our everyday choices. Therapy can help develop a deeper insight and promote better life choices. I use cognitive behavioral...
Dr. Jesus Castro works from a client-centered, solution-focused approach using empirically validated treatments through Interpersonal and Cognitive-Behavioral approaches. His individualistic approach allows for him to focus on clients specialized needs centered on client’s culture and preferences. He uses a here-and-now approach to bridge gap between client’s desired goals and overcoming issues...
Accepting new client with Mainecare and self pay. “You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” C.S Lewis. I work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, mood and stress disorders. I also work with people affected by trauma using trauma informed practices to understand how we process these experiences. We all possess the ability to...
If you were to track the footprints of humankind over the course of our history you would find the hoof print of a horse right beside it. Do you find yourself feeling lost within your own life? Or maybe feeling stuck in a relationship that has become stalled because it lacks direction or purpose? Maybe you’ve lost that ability to take control and create a life story that is based on your terms?...
I know that reaching out for help can be one of the hardest things any of us do. That’s why I aim to make your experience with help-seeking and mental health as approachable and, dare I say, as fun as possible. I believe that counseling and therapy should be an experience that challenges us in different ways and pushes us to grow our through problems. That’s why, in addition to traditional...
I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing various symptoms including anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship issues. If you are experiencing these issues, then I can support you with learning evidence based tools to make measurable improvements in your life. I believe in identifying the issues that you would like to change in your life and providing practical solutio...
As a Board Certified Christain Life Coach and Pastoral Counselor, my pastoral heart and experiences bring compassion and wisdom. As a foreign missionary, I understand varied cultures. I specialize in support for individuals, marriages, clergy, pre-marital, facing difficult life situations, spiritual formation, recovery and career choices. Studies show that having a sponsor to hold us accountabl...
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! What is your preferred future? Have you allowed yourself to consider your best hopes and believe that your life can be different? Therapy is an opportunity for you to create and realize your preferred future. There is no one size fits all approach as all individuals have their own specific wants, needs, strengths and barriers. I strive to ensure focus on YOUR specific...
( English | español ) Are you looking for relief from anxiety, depression, past traumatic experiences or adjusting to life’s difficulties for yourself or a loved one? Do you feel that these challenges are holding you back from becoming the best person you hope to be? Envision what it would feel like to find that peace of mind that you’re seeking? To live your best life in the different roles yo...
If you are in a place of transition, feeling frustrated or wanting to address unresolved issues, therapy can be the first step in the right direction. I specialize in working with individuals who are looking to improve areas of their life including self-image, behavioral issues, relationships, and career related concerns. The journey to self-discovery is a collaborative relationship that I...
I understand that reaching out for support and finding the right person to guide you through your journey to healing can be a challenging process. We all have the capacity to heal and see ourselves as whole, and my training as a therapist puts me in the unique position to be your guide. Its important for me to create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore, connect and share. You do not have to...
Mental relaxation consists in the ability to free the attention at will from nagging worries over past and present difficulties; from constant awareness of duty; from dread of accidents and other haunting fears; and from greed, passion, or other disturbing negative thoughts or attachments. Have you permitted your life to become warped by forces seemingly stronger than your own? Is your life und...
