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 am passionate about helping couples create deeper connection than they ever knew possible. I also enjoy working with individuals in all stages of life. My favorite moments are when a client says, "This is new." Many enter counseling feeling stuck in old patterns, and new experiences provide hope for healing. EFT has three crucial components: experience (the here and now), attachment (bonding...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I graduated from Monmouth University with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in addictions counseling. I have experience with a diverse population of clients with various backgrounds; I have worked with individuals (preteens to adults), groups, families and couples. I have an eclectic approach to counseling and utilize differe...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my job is to hold hope, especially when it's hard to find. I work to create a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. I'm here to support you in identifying and processing past hurts that continue to influence relationships and self-confidence, as well as offer encouragement through difficult...
No wait! I have worked in many settings, with so many different people. I have learned a few things along the way: people want to be heard; people want to be appreciated; and people want to feel like they are doing something meaningful. Sometimes, life gets in the way of those things. Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, children, relationships, romantic partners, and work all rear the...
Do you hope your marriage could be better but don’t know where to start? Maybe you are in a transition that seems overwhelming and want some help to reduce the load and make sense of it. Are you experiencing relationship problems or control issues? Maybe it's hard to even get out of bed or you are wondering if there is life after divorce... These are just a few possible scenarios that may have...
Elizabeth provides a safe place and recovery focused space for LGBTQIA+, teens, college students, women, men, and families. Elizabeth challenges and aids in the implementation of each client’s goals and aspirations for their growth process. She empowers her clients to not only live independently, but successfully. Elizabeth serves individuals and their families by addressing disordered eating,...
Throughout life we all have experiences that effect us in various ways. Together, you and I can work towards setting goals and work towards ways to accomplish goals for an improved version of you. It is about you, meeting you where you are at, and assisting with what it is you seek out to accomplish in your personal journey. Since 2012, I have had the privilege of working with individuals in...
Skip's ideal client is not determined by their diagnosis, problems, or goals. Rather, it is someone who may be afraid or angry, but is still WILLING - because they are tired of hurting and struggling, and want their life to change. With a primary focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy concentrating in Mindfulness, clients are able to process the experiences from their life on deeper and more...
You're facing overwhelming challenges. You work hard to ensure everyone else is happy. You take care of everyone at your expense. You work relentlessly to keep up appearances. You’re always exhausted, often crying alone in the shower. You constantly walk on eggshells, tension is always building, you're constantly alert waiting for the next argument or incident. You're turning into the person yo...
I believe that counseling offers a path to a happier and healthier life, and it is my goal to collaborate with you to achieve those goals. I work with adolescents and adults dealing with issues such as substance abuse, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, codependency, suicidal ideation, trauma and relationship issues. Many of these challenges feel insurmountable and it is my goal to offer...
*Not currently accepting*Change, transition, and facing the unknown can be incredibly overwhelming. I believe in sitting together with my clients in whatever they are experiencing and working together to explore meaning and any possible resolutions. Operating from a place of strengths-based support and solidarity, I will empower you to identify and adapt to your needs. By incorporating...
Looking for professional help is not always an easy thing to do. Congratulations on taking a big step towards feeling better. As a licensed professional counselor of mental health, I have provided care in a variety of settings including residential, intensive outpatient, and outpatient environments. I have won several awards for academic and clinical excellence. I attended Vassar College,...
Do you work from home, home school your children, care for a homebound relative or are just too busy traveling to work to schedule therapy appointments across town? Are you someone who works late evenings or works a “night shift” schedule and cannot see a therapist under the normal operative hours that most therapists offer? My private practice offers a solution to your dilemma. I only provide...
****At this time I am not accepting new Clients.****There are many ways people get stuck in their daily lives. It may be transitioning from one phase of life to another, dealing with a trauma, working through issues related to Military or Police service, addressing identity, or one of the countless other reasons you are not where you want to be. Be it online, face-to-face or a blend of the two;...
There are many reasons why you might be seeking therapy at this time. You may be experiencing an underlying sense of unease, sadness, or fear and recognize that something is missing or is just not right. You may be facing a difficult situation that feels overwhelming or has you questioning everything you once knew. You may have unhealed wounds and traumas from the past that continue to cause...
