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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Listening to you in a safe, supportive space, I can help you through a crisis and find solutions together, whether it’s you, a partner or a child who needs help. I can assist with grief, trauma, relationships, anxiety, depression, addictions, IEP planning, ADHD, learning or behavior problems, among others. You may be feeling hopeless or overwhelmed. I know seeking therapy may not be easy. Takin...
Sometimes we reach a point in our lives where we just want to feel better. The stress of daily life combined with the complications of relationships and our own histories can make it difficult to feel connected, whole, and peaceful. When we experience trauma and/or ongoing stress in life we develop habits, beliefs, and cycles that sometimes cease to serve us any longer. In addition to offering ...
Does your relationship turn you into a wild animal? Like sometimes it’s as if you and your partner are fighting over a hyena carcass when really you’re discussing basic domestic issues? You are not crazy and you’re not alone. We get most triggered by our intimate relationships and when we do, it becomes harder to repair disconnection and access love. It also becomes most harder to deal with the...
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families interested in expanding insight and collaberativley exploring new approaches to difficulties that may be presenting including trauma, depression, anxiety, transitions, and various other areas of concern. I am honored to be part of this process with people. I believe that healing is connected to one's personal, social, cultural, and politica...
Whether you are starting therapy for the first time, or have been in therapy before, you may be wondering if I am someone who can help you. I believe that we heal through transforming and strengthening our relationships - with others and with ourselves. I am passionate about supporting people in getting as close to the truth of their situation as possible, because I believe the truth is where y...
My focus is to assist each client fulfill their therapeutic goals at a pace that they are comfortable with. Each person's circumstances are unique. I want your experience to be educational and helpful for you to come to an understanding of the events that are causing you distress. Some things take longer than others and the length of treatment may differ for one individual to the next. At our...
(Bio video on website) When you pay for therapy you're expecting something of tangible value. All too often what you get instead is a nice person on a couch, and little else. That’s not me. With high energy, and humor, I help people recover from sexual addiction, couples lost in conflict and hopelessness, and parents with teens and young adults. I work with sexual abuse, attachment wounds, and...
Life offers us challenges and opportunities. Often courage emerges when we reach out for help when life seems overwhelming. I offer my clients a safe space to explore their emotions, relationships, and goals. In my practice, I partner with my clients as they discover insights, access the power of hope, and explore their vulnerability. I work to develop a trusting non-judgmental relationship tha...
Depression, Anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, Codependency, Substance Abuse, or Alcoholism, causing stumbling blocks? If any of these are issues you would like help addressing, then let's talk. Perhaps PTSD, depression or anxiety are roadblocks in your life. Perhaps you are self medicating with substances to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, or trauma. Or perhaps you are struggling with codependent...
Everyone has life challenges. When you feel overwhelmed or in need of assistance and education in dealing with those challenges, counseling can be the difference between remaining stuck in old patterns that cause pain and are no longer useful, and successfully working through the challenges. This includes healing old wounds and developing new ways to manage those challenges, ways that will brin...
I have found it an honor to play a role in the lives of those who have entrusted me with the truth of their internal world and the unique experiences that shape and enrich their lives. I always am amazed as I hear stories of pain and obstacles and strengths from clients. While it is intense work at times, it is very rewarding for clients to encounter the experiences of the past and present with...
I have over 15 years experience working as a social worker, yoga practitioner, professor, and anti-violence organizer. In the past 18 years I have developed expertise in child welfare, providing court testimonies/witness, drafting court reports, and conducting assessments & evaluations for mental health service recommendations for family and juvenile criminal and civil court proceedings. In...
Is this YOU? Having fear of uncertainty? Our times are calling for you to drop into the uncertainty of your human experience. Climb above the feelings of being out of control and learn to feel nurtured in what you can control. Its time to stop judging, evaluating and stressing yourself out? Do you feel ashamed, guilty or hopeless at times? You feel unworthy because your inner voice tells you, y...
It is my desire to assist people in the process of change and to help redirect the course of their lives. I am truly devoted to helping every client to walk down that path to a more fulfilling and peaceful life. In my 40 year career I have gained a tremendous amount of experience. I was a Captain in the United States Army Nurse Corp. and a psychiatric nurse for the Veterans Administration. I am...
Together, clients and I look at patterns in their relationships to take the appropriate steps to create a more secure and positive bond in individual, couple or family development. We also look at their areas of improvements within the context of their relationships to develop new patterns in behaviors for long-term solutions to mental and emotional disorders. As a Marriage and Family Therapist...
