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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Welcome to my page! It takes great courage to take these steps and I am honored that you stopped here on your journey. Day to day activities can be more than challenging these days. Society tells us that we need to be able to be all and do all without breaking a sweat. Often times we are juggling so many things, we can lose ourselves in the life shuffle and become consumed by who we are for...
It takes real courage to seek help, so I greatly value your trust. I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families seeking ways to navigate past experiences, trauma, addiction, chronic illness, negative behaviors and unhelpful communication patterns. Offering compassion and confidentiality, I see each client as having unique strengths and the ability to discover and move toward t...
Hello, I provide online therapy with individuals and couples. Sessions are scheduled at your convenience via secure online video meetings. My online practice addresses the mental health needs of individuals, couples, and families affected by life changes and challenges. I strive to create an environment that allows for clear, authentic, and supportive collaboration between therapist and client ...
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Each of us can identify some aspect of our lives that we'd like to change. As your therapist, my intention is to help you learn about the therapeutic process and how it can help you identify the changes you'd like to make; collaborate with you in setting realistic, achievable goals for yourself; teach you to incorporate coping skills to ease through transitions; and...
Being human can be as amazing and wonderful as it can be challenging and confusing. Navigating personal burdens such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions, and relationship strains can be especially difficult when feeling stuck, alone, or misunderstood. I believe that upon looking deeply into these challenges, we actually stand to gain a great deal from them, and that having the rig...
To be heard, to be seen and to be understood is a marvelous gift that I strive to give you as we work together. My passion is to meet you right where you are and to establish trust and respect as we walk forward together on a path of discovery and healing. The journey is worth it to live in freedom and wholeness. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems...
I'm a licensed and board certified psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and trauma. I also work with a range of issues including depression, mood disorders, and anxiety. I wholeheartedly believe that you are the expert of your life. My aim is to help you create the necessary changes while providing safety and connection in a collaborative relationship. I am invested...
An agent of change that will help you to find the real you through a holistic approach; I will help you in finding the root of the matter, not just the symptoms. Change can be positive if you can see the positive! Also, providing Christian counseling to deal with shame, anxiety, depression, hopelessness, anger, church hurt, disappointments, life issues, and trauma. Scripture-based - Christian...
Practicing at Quail Lakes Community Counseling. Life is a complex experience that can be rewarding and beautiful. However, it’s important to acknowledge that life can also be cruel and overwhelming. When daily life becomes challenging, it is crucial that we connect with others or that we find a way to ameliorate that pain. Therapy is an opportunity to explore and heal past hurts and current...
I help in areas of bullying, sexual and physical abuse detection and prevention, effective parenting, dealing with ADHD, and how to reach the difficult child. I also work with couples and trauma. Meredith treats children, adolescents, adults, and couples with specializations in sexual disorders, sexual addictions, and attachment disorders,. Meredith also has experience in treating anxiety...
Hudson Valley Counseling offers individual, group and family therapy. Our therapeutic approach recognizes the quality of the therapeutic relationship as an essential element in the therapy process.We look to collaborate with clients to identify core challenges in their life and assist them in developing treatment goals and objectives which ultimately empower them to take charge of the design an...
How’s life? Want to talk about it? It can be hard to take the first step in finding a therapist who is a good fit for you, but you’ve already gotten closer by exploring the web. Depression, Anxiety, stress, and mental health management can get in the way of having the peaceful, happy and fulfilling life you desire. If you or your teen/young adult are struggling with your emotional wellbeing,...
Bernadette's mission in treatment is to create a genuine and safe atmosphere for her client to tackle any of the challenges they are facing in life. One of the biggest predictors for clients in successfully reaching their therapeutic goals is the client-therapist relationship, so trust and communication are her priorities. At times she may challenge her clients, but at the same time, she will g...
My goals in therapy center around two ideas: helping you feel better and helping you get better. Life gets complicated for all of us (either throughout our lives or during parts of our lives). Sometimes we just need someone else to help guide us through it and teach us a new way to approaching our difficulties. One part involves helping you gain confidence that you can have control of your life...
There are many challenges effecting children and families today. This can make it difficult at times managing, life's stresses and complications. I have 32 years experience working and helping children and families, I have worked with the Department of Children and Families, and various school settings in the area. I have been working with individuals who are in unhealthy relationships and want...
