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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Dealing with stress, grief, anxiety, or depression? The counseling services that I provide are for prevention and intervention to foster development of adaptive and adjustive behavior. Each client is different, and I work to help you find autonomy and to be a self-advocate. I foster a nurturing, nonjudgemental environment and provide concrete strategies to address client needs. With over 20 yea...
Amanda is currently working at Eden Therapy Center ~ a place for new beginnings, a holistically-oriented mental health clinic where the Integrative Behavioral Health Model is the guideline for client care. ETC incorporates the biochemistry of the body, the psychology of the mind, and the effervescence of the spirit. Professionals in the Mental Health and complementary wellness fields such as...
Life's greatest journey: inward growth producing outward, sustainable change. We focus our attention upon internal obstacles over external ones in order to: 1) unearth inner resources we only dreamed of; 2) overcome external challenges we feared we never could; and 3) unleash full potential beyond our imagining. To face and surmount those obstacles with an unwavering belief in post-traumatic...
I have experience working with individuals coping with depression, stress, anxiety , self esteem issues and many other obstacles that we all face as we navigate through this journey we call life. No one should have to deal with depression, anxiety, or any other mental illness alone. We must take care of our mental health as we should our physical health. We all deserve happiness and this can be...
Everyone comes to therapy for different reasons, and I feel each client I see is the expert on themselves. I seek to first listen to what brings them in before we plan together how to proceed. Everyone’s path is individual to them. I believe I provide an environment that is safe and compassionate to help you on your journey. I have 30 years of experience working with a variety of age groups and...
I have provided mental health services in a variety of settings that include: inpatient hospital units for children, adolescents and adults, group homes, schools, day treatment settings, and community mental health clinics. I am a licensed psychologist since 2005. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and elders in an individual therapeutic setting and collaborate with family, physicians, ...
In your psychotherapy with me, I will aim to help you feel understood as we explore the life difficulties you have faced, and currently face. I emphasize empathy in my work, and provide a safe environment in which to help you process your painful experiences and understand how they may be influencing your current struggles. Unprocessed emotional pain is commonly at the core of the symptoms we...
Finding the right therapist is essential. I offer a safe and trusting environment where we can work together to explore what changes you would like to work towards and understand how your patterns developed over time. As a licensed mental health counselor, I work with adolescents (16 & up) and adults. I hold certification as an addiction specialist (MCAP), with experience in both inpatient and...
If your teenager is in turmoil and you don't know what to do I can provide them with a safe place to take a deep breath and unload their problems. Being a teenager is hard enough and the ever-increasing demands and pressures from school and society can take their toll. Along with adolescents and their families, my other area of specialty is help and healing for women who are having emotional...
Are you struggling with your relationships, depression, anxiety, and past trauma? Perhaps you have experienced sexual abuse in your past and you are having trouble with current relationships. Counseling can help. EMDR is a type of therapy that can be done to address those memories and clear a path to a happier, healthier you. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and is ...
The quest to live authentically is challenging but ultimately transformative. With hard work and supportive professional guidance, clients have the opportunity to examine persistent, troubling patterns without judgment or shame, and in doing so create space for growth and possibility. I work with clients age 6 to end of life -- individuals, partners, and families -- to explore individual and...
My mission is to help people manage and grow from their problems and life's challenges as well as learning how to become more secure, serene, and free. Focusing on psychosocial, physical, and spiritual dynamics. The past provides opportunity to learn, empower and embrace personal challenges in the future. Exploring options of how to feel and think better, how to foster interpersonal relationshi...
EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE ............The therapeutic relationship is a partnership based on a commitment to the process of understanding, acceptance and transformation. My experience allows me to guide individuals, couples, and families looking to make substantial advances in their life and their relationships; as well as gain a better understanding of how they arrived to this point in th...
Whether you are looking to address a specific topic or concern, gain new awareness, bring changes to your life or not, therapy is a great resource. As a counselor, I have experience working with a variety of populations and topics (such as anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma and chronic high stress, etc.) but believe that the benefits of mindfulness and self-reflection are for everyone. ...
Do you have something going on in your life that makes it hard to achieve, have fulfilling relationships and be happy? It is time to believe that things can change for the better - it is time to grow to meet your challenges! If you have a chronic mental health condition, are overwhelmed or are simply stuck for the moment - let's start a conversation about you and what you need. I am happy to wo...
