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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As your therapist, I will explore your concerns and assist you in uncovering deeper issues that might be hindering or influencing your relationships and your worldview. “Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.” -- Dr. Viktor Frankl, Holocaust survivor, existentialist, and founder of Logothera...
My guiding principle as a therapist is that we are put on this Earth to fully enjoy and participate in life. I have several years experience working as a social worker and educator in several different capacities and contexts. My practice focuses on how family of origin paradigms as well as other life experiences, can keep us from reaching our full potential in life and how becoming aware of th...
I like to think of therapy from a Body-Mind-Spirit perspective, a holistic approach that invites all our parts into the healing process, creating opportunities for change and growth. I believe therapy is a way for individuals to connect and access their own wisdom to make the changes for a life that is most inspiring and fulfilling. I combine elements of Western psychotherapy, Neuroscience and...
( English | 한국어 ) Reaching out to seek help takes a lot of courage and strength. Whatever struggles you are going through, I am here to provide a safe space so that we are able to figure out whatever it is that is troubling you. From there we can work together to gain a better understanding and gain empowerment. I have significant experience working with individuals who struggle with depress...
Ever feel as if you have to muster up the energy to “muscle” through another day? Have you noticed that you are overreacting to the small stuff and under-reacting to those who want your attention and the things that need to be done? Sometimes life experiences can stifle and impede our personal growth. This can prevent us from experiencing real JOY(happiness regardless of circumstances), LOVE (L...
We all feel "stuck" in our life on occasion. Sometimes we move backward and other times we move in the direction of our best intentions. Forward is the direction we are inspired to go. It is my belief that we all hold the answers within but sometimes life challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety, loss and relationship struggles cause us to feel stuck. My intention is to help you get unstuck &...
Welcome to my practice. I offer counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and groups in Washington, DC as a licensed Psychology Associate. In my practice I work as a generalist and have experience with a wide range of concerns and issues including the stress of daily life, relationships, depression, anxiety, life adjustments, and addiction concerns. I work with adults from ...
If you feel defeated, overwhelmed, helpless or unable to live according to your values, there is hope! I specialize in providing research-based treatment to adolescents and adults with a range of struggles. Some of which include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse and addiction, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and anxiety. I work toward providing a safe...
My number one goals is to create a collaborative, culturally-sensitive and compassionate space in which i offer personally-tailored interventions for your set of circumstances, while working with you to identify and utilize your own strengths to bring about positive change in your life. I'm a passionate scholar-practitioner in the field of counseling. I have a master's degree in Counseling and ...
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, or overall a lack of life satisfaction? You are not alone. As a therapist, I encourage my clients to discover their own wholeness. I guide children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and couples in achieving their fullest potential that already exists within themselves. One of the main goals of therapy is to go from “talking” about what you are struggling with ...
Being trapped in the throes of addiction, relational conflict, trauma, and crippling shame can seem so scary, lonely, and hopeless. It is heartbreaking to envision the person we wanted to become or the relationships we desired to have, but the messiness of life circumstances has made both of these things feel out of reach. We so desperately want to be known and seen for the beautiful, unique,...
I strive to provide a warm, safe environment in which you can feel safe to share and process current experiences and past experiences that may be causing difficulty to your system. I believe that positive experiences and relationships are central to trauma recovery and are important to general well-being. I believe that psychotherapy is a journey of self-discovery. I believe treatment is a...
Does stress, worry or anxiety get to you, especially with the current times? Do you need someone to talk with, but friends and family don’t seem to understand? Do you wish you could find somebody who will really listen? Maybe you haven’t been able to feel happiness in way too long, or your fears and worries are taking over your day-to-day life. Maybe your thoughts bother you or seem to control...
Are you exhausted? No matter how hard you try, you never feel good enough. We often get stuck in the challenges of our daily life or stuck on our "flaws" and end up feeling unfulfilled and stagnant. Let me be your partner in figuring out how to move forward and get unstuck. I believe at our core we often need self-compassion and understanding, things that we so easily forget to give ourselves....
Are you feeling anxious and fearful in these challenging times? While stressful, these experiences help us prioritize what is most important. Major life transitions like job loss, moving, divorce, or becoming a parent can feel isolating, depressing, and full of uncertainty. These circumstances may even stir up unresolved trauma. Maybe you’re experiencing a loss of autonomy, grieving your former...
