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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Anxiety, depression, addiction, family struggles, and strife can be so difficult and draining. Finding the right person or team to help can seem daunting as well. We at Core Values Counseling want to face these struggles with you. It can be scary placing your heart, mind, and soul into the care of a therapist. In order to do so, you should have a strong connection and believe your therapist or...
I believe in creating a relaxed, responsive, collaborative and supportive environment in order to explore your concerns. I enjoy helping children, pre-adolescents and teens navigate the social and emotional challenges of today’s world. I also work with adults struggling with anxiety and depression, disordered eating and body image issues, self-esteem, trauma and relationship issues. I use a...
Are you struggling with things that have happened to you or that you’ve done? That struggle is a normal reaction to abnormal events that may have left you feeling unlike yourself. It becomes consuming, costing you time with loved ones and friends, money, sense of peace, sleep, pleasure, joy, or your health and you want nothing more than to be yourself again; maybe even find yourself for the fir...
I am a fully Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor since 2007, as well as, a registered Art Therapist. I have been in private practice in the Northern Kentucky area since 2010. Previously, I have experience working with clients and their families through in-home, crisis oriented therapy, and in a dual diagnosis residential treatment facility. My experience has taught me the value of a holist...
My focus is on assisting those clients with issues they need greater support on; chronic illness, chronic pain and high sensitivity. The misunderstood nature of health issues such as fibromyalgia, endometriosis and headaches, can lead to disruption in client's lives and relationships. Therapeutic goals may be to improve coping and acceptance. Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP) are also clients who...
****Now accepting self pay, sliding scale clients in canton, Avon area.****Welcome! My approach is holistic, using the connection between mind, body and spirit to help enhance self-discovery and encourage the freedom to look at where you come from, where you are now and where you want to go. I am experienced working with both adult and childhood trauma, substance use, depression and anxiety. I...
I am not currently accepting new clients. I have been helping adolescents and adults work through life issues, navigate barriers, and achieve health and happiness for over 15 years. Whether you are facing relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, a life transition or any emotional crisis, it can feel overwhelming to manage all of those emotions and stressors alone. I provide to you an...
I provide counseling services to adolescents, adults, and preteens. I see people for individual, family, and couples counseling. Services for individuals address the following conditions: depression; bipolar disorder (in conjunction with a psychiatrist); trauma and grief; disruptive behavior including anger problems; substance abuse; and work/professional problems involving mood or other...
[I am accepting new clients, and host coaching sessions online w/Zoom] Do you yearn to work toward your big goals and dreams - to finally make some substantial changes and moves? Now if only you could snap out of this overwhelming feeling of being so overwhelmed, right? You feel exhausted, perhaps you’re teetering on the brink of burnout. You long to figure out how to disrupt this lifelong...
Our quest for clarity & contentment often ends in failure. We long to wear that "Life Is Good" banner but cannot. Life isn't good (enough) no matter how 'good' we might look on paper. Detachment and disconnection seem insurmountable. Talking about it is hard, excruciating even, but it's the best way to make better sense of one's turmoil and the ambitions & emotionality that come with it. As bot...
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” – Maya Angelou. I believe we are all capable of growth & change. We have the power within ourselves to make the changes necessary to live life to its fullest. At times, we need help with achieving & maintaining these changes. Mental health therapy can help by promoting growth & helping find the strengths one...
Today's world is plagued by distractions that take us away from what is fundamentally important. Learning to separate from an illogical need to please others may allow us to determine our path and help us to be true to ourselves. There is no such thing as an ideal client, only willingness to look within as a shared experience is necessary for growth. My clinical experience is based in outpatien...
Everyone experiences unexpected hardships at some point in their lives. Job loss, empty nest, and relocating are life changes that can be necessary, yet difficult to handle. And a crisis like divorce can cause such devastation that keeping a healthy mindset and getting free from destructive emotions can require outside help. Relationships can also become overwhelming, especially where substance...
I enjoy working with families struggling with interpersonal relationships, pre and post marital issues, communication difficulties, substance abuse, and trauma. I have experience working with individuals dealing with addictions and recovery, depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self esteem, grief, anger management, self harming issues, and borderline personality disorder. I also provi...
5 Star Google Rating. Teens & Adults. Symptoms of anxiety & depression can leave us feeling stuck & alone. They can stop us from enjoying day-to-day activities, living the life we want & may have a negative impact on our relationships. Thoughts & feelings related to anxiety & depression often make us feel like we aren't good enough, worried, afraid, & stuck. We may experience physical symptoms ...
