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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NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. I provide therapy to individuals 16 and older, focusing on anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and serving the LGBTQ+ community. You may feel that worry and strong emotions are controlling your life. You might be unsure of what direction to go in life, or even of who you are. Maybe you don't have anyone you can talk to about the issues troubling you most, ...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor in Arizona. I earned my graduate degree from Ottawa University, Phoenix Campus. I work with teens, adults, the elderly, and couples, helping them identify their challenges and develop tools and coping skills. ****I PROVIDE TELEPHONIC AND VIDEO COUNSELING.***** I have experience working with anger,...
My goal is to assist clients in recognizing and understanding what is troubling them, process emotions, identify solutions, and, ultimately, help them achieve their individual goals. I am available to help with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, life changes and stressors, relationship issues, trauma, and grief and loss. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed...
Do your past experiences, relationships, or losses have you feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed? Perhaps you find yourself unable to shake certain memories or move smoothly through difficult emotions. Many people cope by numbing out, disconnecting from themselves and others in their lives through substances, screens, or something else. Are you struggling to connect with loved ones in authent...
I believe that we all deserve to live our lives to the fullest. For me this means being able to have healthy, centered and authentic relationships with others and ourselves. My goal as a therapist is to allow individuals to heal and repair past experiences and current situations that keep them stuck. I believe that therapy of any kind cannot be successful unless there is a good rapport and...
I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years. For twenty-five of those years I was with the Mendocino Community Health Clinic as Director of, and therapist in, the Behavioral Health Department which provided psychotherapy, behavioral medicine, and drug and alcohol treatment. I have experience treating a wide range of mental health disorders using a variety of therapeutic techniques. Cogniti...
I have been in practice over 20 years and I enjoy working with families and particularly children that have suffered trauma or are struggling with issues from divorce, school issues, social issues and more. I also work with adults suffering from anxiety, depression due to issues like divorce, parenting, co-parenting, caretaking, etc. I have experienced great progress with dogs and children,...
Marissa is a private practice therapist, public speaker, and support group leader specializing in eating disorders, body dysmorphia, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety in adolescents and adults. Marissa maintains a nonjudgmental and safe space to help facilitate clients in creating the change they seek in their lives. Marissa is passionate about providing quality therapy specifically geared...
Specializing in working with artists, celebrities, public figures, teens, and families. Jamie Karia is a licensed Psychotherapist (LCSW), and Life Coach who has over 18 years of experience helping others. She draws upon her extensive knowledge in education, psychology, and clinical therapy when working with children, adolescence, young adults, adults, and seniors who have problems with:...
My philosophy is that you are already whole - creative, intuitive and bright! There is nothing broken, perhaps just fuzzy, or frustrating. Does recovery from stubborn habits or addictions seem out of reach? It's not. Have you tried traditional therapy and been dissatisfied by the lack of results? You may have people in your life you admire - even adore. Their best qualities are already inside o...
Are you struggling in life? Do you feel a need to create change in your emotional experience and relationships. Therapy is often about emotional suffering and the possibility of transformation to a life of thriving and resilience. Trauma, be it an isolated incident, years of abuse, and/or childhood experiences, still impact the present. These traumas may feel impossible to reach with the ration...
Have you ever wondered "Who is this person next to me”? Do you know who you are and what you want? Have you ever wondered “Am I happy”? “How did my life end up here”? Many people feel this way even though they may be successful in their life but may feel like there is still something missing. You might feel empty inside or dissatisfied with your relationships and long for something more. I can...
Same sh#t different day? You want to feel better and your life to be better. I want that for you, too. Sometimes we know exactly what is happening and why things are as they are. Other times, it may seem more mysterious, or outside of our awareness. Understanding yourself will help to put you in the driver's seat of your own life so you can move in the direction you'd like to be going. It is bo...
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety and/or stress in your life? Are you having difficulties making decisions or staying motivated? Finding a therapist that is easy to talk to and willing to take the time to truly hear you and understand your story can really make a difference in the therapeutic experience. Forming a meaningful therapeutic relationship is critical for your transformation. I...
You are the only one responsible for your mental health. The greatest gift you can give yourself is to know and understand your own story. More importantly, know and understand when it’s time for a change in that story. I have been working in human services for over 18 years with an objective of helping everyday people get their own needs met. I have a keen interest in helping you discover what...
