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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My 35 years of clinical experience have taught me that clients often face many life challenges at the same time. These include problems with depression and anxiety, substance abuse or other addictive behaviors and interpersonal conflicts of many types. We all strive to achieve some measure of life satisfaction and happiness, at times needing support and guidance as to how we can view these...
****ACCEPTING NEW IEHP CLIENTS*** Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed with your current social distancing? Looking for support and guidance during this difficult time? Are you wanting to overcome what is standing in the way of making meaningful changes? Have you or a loved one had a change in behavior, significant life change, feeling angry, sad, or anxious? I work with adolescents, adult...
I believe that human health must include attending to our psychological and emotional selves. Just as we exercise our bodies, we can exercise our minds – what might we benefit from exploring about what and how and why we “do what we do?” I seek to be a partner to people seeking: Relief from emotional distress; understanding of how the past affects functioning in the present; an opportunity to...
Have you lost your way? Are you struggling with feelings of self-doubt, depression, and/or anxiety? Are you wondering who the person is staring back at you in the mirror? Let me help. Life is challenging and oftentimes overwhelming. I feel strongly that the human spirit is capable of growth and healing and is profoundly resilient. With this in mind, I use a person centered approach to therapy. ...
Are you a woman of a certain age, struggling with eating or drinking too much, worried about declining health and energy? Maybe you've been watching your life shrink and your future dim, like I was. You’re intelligent but can’t seem to master this healthy eating and weight loss thing and it's frustrating. Maybe you're scared to even try again, but you’re not ready to give up! If you're ready fo...
I see therapy as a space where I can help my clients understand who they are so that they can gain freedom in how they walk through the world. Life’s ebbs and flows can evoke painful feelings and, in my experience, understanding those feelings alongside another person can bring about relief and lifelong change. I specialize in providing psychodynamic psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. I h...
A psychotherapist who combines evidenced-based and solution-focused interventions with clinical experience, client preferences and culture to help break unhealthy thinking patterns and behaviors. Forms of treatment include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma and crisis protocols, and DBT-informed care for clients seeking to tackle: depression; anxiety; mood swings; risky and impulsive...
I work with clients who would like to become their best selves. Clients who are dedicated towards their own personal growth by being genuine and honest, acknowledging their struggles as well as their passions and what makes them feel enlivened. My clients are open and willing to engage in the therapeutic process, showing courage and trust when confronting change. My clients know that they are n...
Are life stressors arising that leave you off balance and feeling “stuck?” Are you grieving over the loss of a loved one or a military veteran who has experienced trauma or is having difficulty transitioning back into the civilian world? Whether past or new stressors, these unresolved issues can affect your overall well being and hinder you from maximizing your quality of life. You have taken t...
I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive atmosphere to help you explore and find your authentic self and voice. I believe in tailoring the treatment to the individual and am comfortable using mind-body techniques and Cognitive-behavioral interventions as needed for anxiety, depression, relational issues and substance use concerns. But I ultimately believe that the therapeutic...
I have been practicing 13 years offering individual psychotherapy for clients who are suffering emotional distress for many different reasons. Often clients feel stuck, or they are struggling with difficult emotions or interpersonal situations that are distressing. I can help by assisting clients in better understanding their emotions and interpersonal styles that may be making life difficult o...
I am passionate about the work that I do and truly believe in the benefits of utilizing DBT skills with my clients in the outpatient setting. These skills can help people with a wide range of diagnoses and symptoms, since it is a behavioral therapy and aims to regulate our emotional responses (and what we do as a result of those emotional responses), regardless of what is causing it in the mome...
Gregory Ingram, LCSW-C, LICSW, CTT, MAC, NBCCH is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia and the State of Maryland. I am also a seasoned trauma therapist, addiction counselor, and family therapist. I have treated patients throughout the united states and abroad. I am well versed in the emotional deprivation found in individuals who have been abused, neglected, and or...
I consider myself an unpretentious, regular guy you can talk with. Presently I work out of Mosaic Tree Counseling, in west Houston.. This office has Individual Counseling, Testing and Assessment, and Group Therapy Programs. I am also an Approved Texas LPC Intern Supervisor; willing to help someone on the road to full licensure. Struggling With Anxiety, Stress or Depression? I am a licensed and...
I am accepting new clients! Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Feeling as if your parent, or your child does not understand you? Are you unsure of how to communicate with your partner and your family? Are you uncertain of what to do next? I thrive on being authentic with my clients and truly giving it my all to help a person with whatever challenges they may be facing. I have an extensiv...
