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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Some of the reasons people I’ve treated have come in relate to struggles with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and co-occurring disorders, such as substance abuse. During my career, I have developed a specialty in working with those affected by trauma and the symptoms associated with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Among other approaches used to help them, I am trained in the...
"My hope is to help you through the journey by coaching, encouraging, challenging, and supporting you through your next transition. I believe in having an open, authentic, and solution-focused relationship with you. I am passionate about helping you achieve your goals, regain control, and build trust that you can make the changes that you want. We all lead busy lives and it is important that yo...
Currently, taking new clients. I hold a Master of Counseling Degree from Arizona State University and I’m Independently licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I’ve worked as a Counselor for thirteen years and have experience working with working with a wide range of clinical diagnose across a variety of settings. Actualmente estoy tomando clientes. Estoy disponible para ayudar a poder...
Everyone has a story; everyone has struggles; everyone is fighting their own battle. We all experience some degree of suffering though it and all of us need a safe place. A safe place where we can be who we really are, where we can listen to our own needs, wants, feelings, and beliefs. I create this kind of environment for you by providing validation, empathy, and compassion. I conduct...
Life is full of many challenges and if you don’t have the skills to effectively navigate them, life can be very painful. I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician with 22 years of experience in the mental health field. I work from a collaborative framework in working with you to build the skills found in DBT which include Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance ...
You cannot pour from an empty cup and sometimes we need help with making sure all our needs are met. We as humans can face life adversities and feel alone when doing so. Taking the first step in helping ourselves can be scary. BUT, you have already made the first one by logging onto here. Helping people along in their life journey is my calling, not a job. Whether it is anxiety, depression, lif...
Whether dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or interpersonal turmoil my goal is to help place you firmly in the driver’s seat of your own life. I approach therapy as a collaborative effort and my aim is to assist each individual in more fully becoming the person that they would like to be. Oftentimes this process involves honesty, courage, persistence, and a willingness to let go of that...
No matter where you’re at on your travels through life, we want to be your partner on your personal road to overcoming pain, finding hope, and discovering solutions. We believe that you matter, no matter what. We invest in the lives of our clients and our team to ignite change and spark achievement both personally and throughout our community. We seek to serve our entire community. As such, our...
Serving clients in need of recovering from historical or current psychological trauma. As a therapist in recovery from my own trauma and an expert in the field, I bring with me both understanding and results. There are effective strategies to move through memories and experiences of harm and together we can figure out your own individualized plan. I will be by your side offering support,...
I offer compassionate and confidential psychotherapy to adults and couples. I believe that the aim of psychotherapy is to slow down and reflect on your feelings, on your relationships and on the patterns in your life that are stuck. Psychotherapy is beneficial to manifest who you would like to become and to live more authentically. Inherently, psychotherapy is concerned with relieving suffering...
"There are far better things ahead, than any we leave behind." C.S. Lewis. My aim is to provide a safe/non judgmental environment for my clients to be able to address obstacles and live their best life. I encourage my clients to share their challenges so we can work together to overcome them in ways that feel empowering. My background in crisis management and community mental health has influen...
I’m a therapist who suffers, like you, with mental health issues at times. Our mental health isn’t always consistent throughout life. Life throws us curveballs. I’ve had the privilege of knowing the deepest thoughts of people and I have been gifted with knowing how to help. my practice includes a gifted child counselor as well, Tarra Ray. I’ve had 15 years experience now and I’ve become educate...
We are a vibrant and energetic group of clinical psychologists, therapists, and wellness professionals located in the Del Ray area of Alexandria, VA. We are passionate about guiding adolescents and adults on their personal journeys of growth and transformation through a holistic approach to psychotherapy. We believe that wellness is attained by addressing the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission...
The use of alcohol and drugs, domestic violence, suicide, chronic grief and loss, internalized oppression, emotional, spiritual, and mental wounds are ALL symptoms not causes of imbalance. In order to heal, a community needs to deal with the causes of historical and generational, unresolved trauma and move toward balance. We acknowledge our inter-connectedness to all that has been created in th...
Welcome to my practice – where you are seen, heard, and valued all for being uniquely you! The Tattooed Therapist is a caring, professional, mental health practice dedicated to providing compassionate counseling services for adolescents, adults, and couples. If you or someone you know is looking for some guidance dealing with life’s challenges, I am here to help, when YOU need it! Offering day ...
