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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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...
Past stories can create painful realities that can affect the present life. It can be extremely easy to beat ourselves up for things we do/did to survive pain. Now... imagine what it would look like to transform that old story into an empowering new beginning? A quote that truly resonates with my work is from Rumi: “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” Whether you're seeking ther...
Life can be a roller coaster, thrilling, exhilarating, scary, and sometimes it can shake you to the core. When you are cycling through these emotions you may need help navigating through your feelings. A therapist can help you explore and process what you are experiencing in a safe environment. Therapy is sometimes the first step in moving forward and I am here to support you on your journey wh...
Helping couples with the marriage relationship is an extreme passion for me as it's the most important relationship in an individual's life and generally affects every aspect of life. The ability to have a healthy, thriving marriage is my goal in working with couples. This growth is often painful and joyful but I believe in the power of God to help people recover! I also work with spouses of...
**I am accepting new clients. There is constant stress that lingers in our lives and it can have a constant impact on our mental health if we're not conscious of the ways it's manifesting in our mind and body. With background in both athletics and business, I understand that individuals are constantly facing adversity, feeling pressure to achieve, and experiencing anxiety in both the work place...
My goal is to help you become clearer on where you are so you are able to acknowledge your pain, heal and find the freedom to experience life in a new way, making new decisions, and finding fulfillment. I work with clients who are feeling "stuck" and inevitably struggle with addictions, anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, unsatisfying relationships, and unfulfilling work. I believe we ar...
Are you still facing traumas from the past? Not sure how to process the traumas and overcome the stress? Feeling anxious every time something triggers a memory? Let me help. No matter what form the stress and traumas came in, they're still hard to process. If they’re difficult for you to process, then it’s important to me to help you. A certain population that I'm passionate about helping are...
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...
