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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I provide psychotherapy to adults with a special interest in women’s mental health, including: perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, family planning, pregnancy termination, pregnancy loss, traumatic birth, parenting challenges, and grief and loss. I utilize a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches (e.g. DBT, CBT, ACT, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, and Relapse Prevention) to help...
There are many different reasons to seek treatment including the obvious ones-depression, anxiety, a life crisis, loss of loved one, work issues & so on. For other individuals, it may be less clear-cut--maybe you seek to better understand yourself, change your relationship patterns or learn new ways of dealing with situations without repeating self-destructive behaviors. Or maybe you are...
To be honest, you probably don't actually NEED therapy. Things are going pretty well for the most part. You're slaying at work. You have fulfilling friendships. You're getting comfortable outside of your comfort zone. When you feel sad or anxious, your coping skills are pretty solid. And still . . . You want to level up. You're going through a life change, which you know will make you happy soo...
Welcome, and congratulations on taking an active step toward improving your life and your sense of wellbeing and happiness! As a counselor, it is my job to partner with you, and to create a safe, non judgmental space to explore whats happening in your life. Through this process, you will gain valuable insights and a sense of hope and clarity. I am a person centered counselor, which means I beli...
I work with clients /patients with extreme problems . Forensic work is my speciality. I deal with schizoaffective disorders from moderate to severe. I also place myself within family needs and psychological aspects dealing with theses personal events helping cope and understand how to help the prognosis move forward. I understand many problems and how they have evolved. Within my professional...
I specialize in working with individuals and couples who are experiencing relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, substance use, codependency and perfectionism. Problematic behaviors, thoughts and perceptions, have their roots in past relationships or experiences that were emotionally or psychologically damaging. In our work together, I will help you to explore and...
Therapy is having courageous conversations about our deepest desires. I have spent the last decade helping people discover their truest selves, deepen their relationships, and grow through the meaning that accompanies life transitions, suffering, and mental health issues. I have Master's degrees in professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, culture and religion. I hold certification ...
The practice New Decision Therapy was designed to heal those who have less than ideal relationships with themselves and others. When trauma happens to us, these memories embed themselves in our bodies on a cellular level. This is what leads to our particular types of behavior, personalities and affects our reactions and relationships. When we feel overwhelmed, unhappy, alone and disconnected, t...
Therapy is an opportunity to resolve and recover from life’s most difficult experiences. The therapeutic process can help you align your emotions and behaviors with the balance you seek in your life. Whether you regularly witness traumatic scenes or situations, have been exposed to a single traumatic event, or are struggling with the long-term effects of an earlier trauma, I can equip you with ...
I offer a nonjudgmental, empathic, and genuine approach with all of my clients. I bring empathy into every interaction I have with every person and I operate from a social justice, anti-oppressive perspective. I incorporate the Liberation Health Framework into my work, paying close attention to how oppression affects one’s experience moving through the world. My identity as a queer mixed race...
Is anxiety or depression keeping you from living your life to the fullest? Are you struggling in your relationships? Feeling overwhelmed by loss or life changes? I can help! Together we can work toward empowering you to overcome the obstacles that are keeping you from creating what you want in your world. Experience has taught me that people heal through the therapeutic relationship when they...
The stress we are all under is like we have never experienced before. Anxiety--Depression--Isolation--Uncertainty Immediate openings for TELE-THERAPY. Do not go it alone. Couples--Individuals--Evening/day hours. Do not hesitate to call me. Let's see how we can get through this together. Types of sessions: Tele-therapy--Individual--Couple---Family--Group Some of my specialties include working wi...
I am not currently accepting new clients. I hope you find another therapist who will be a great match for you. My ideal client is someone who is ready to do the work to improve their life and relationships. An individual, couple or group that is tired of repeating the same negative patterns and is looking get some assistance in finding their own answers. I have varied experience in private...
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...
