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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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...
A person who acknowledges that they are at a crossroad in life, and can use a better defined sense of direction can benefit from counseling. Counseling is not for broken people, counseling is for strong people. This person realizes that if they could have fixed the problem themselves, they would have done it already. They realize that they could benefit from having a licensed professional liste...
My personal belief regarding the therapeutic process is that the client is the expert on their own lives, and it is my responsibility to create a safe and supportive environment in which to grow a collaborative therapeutic relationship. I have been developing my therapeutic style over the past few years, and I have come to practice from a narrative lens while incorporating emotion-focused...
I am a CBT therapist who has been licensed since 2017. I have worked in the field of Psychology since 1992 and have extensive experience working with children, adults and families. I am most interested in working with children, parents, and families but I also work with individual adults. Because of my work in the educational system, I am adept at school-based focus and attention issues,...
Carolyn’s approach to therapy is holistic, integrating mind, body and spirit to achieve health and wellness. She utilizes the expressive arts in various modalities to enhance the therapeutic process. She enjoys counseling with both children and adults. Carolyn’s sees a variety of clients, though focuses more on Christian Counseling for church leaders, grief and Loss, depression, anxiety, and...
I am a Resident in Counseling and National Certified Counselor who is working on becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of VA. I am a dedicated/passionate professional who believes in the healing power of connection, change, and individual empowerment. My approach is based in theories that encourage personal exploration of ourselves, our experiences, and how we relate to others...
I want to help you heal, grow, and thrive in your life. I know you are tired of being in pain and want the stress (and the ways it's impacting your life) to end. I want that for you, too. I believe each person has inner strengths and resources, but we sometimes lose touch with them. I want to help you reconnect with those strengths, build new strategies that work in your life, as well as increa...
Whether you are struggling with ongoing anxiety and depression, or a recent life transition or loss, finding a space of your own to work through some of your feelings can offer some much needed relief. Whether it is your first time considering therapy or you have lots of experience working with a therapist, I offer a non-judgmental, collaborative space for you to process the challenges you are...
As a sex therapist at Emma Schmidt and Associates, Sex + Relationship Therapy, Cassy has a diverse professional background, beginning with her work as a Special Education teacher for seven years to working with women entrapped in sex-trafficking, and most recently working with juvenile offenders. Working with people who have been trapped by societal and man-made bounds has made her incredibly...
I am a counselor who enjoys helping others to see their potential, work through their struggles, bond families together again, and help individuals reach their personal goals! There is nothing more gratifying to me than to see someone take the courageous step to work through a difficult situation and grow in their self-esteem, self-worth, and identity. I am certified in trauma care and family...
Why is life so hard? The anxiety. The sadness. Feeling overwhelmed and stuck. You know the kind of life you want, but you can't seem to get there. Life seems to come easily to your friends and family. They are well meaning and try to help, but you end up feeling more isolated and alone. How did you get here and what can be done to have a life filled with more peace, happiness and connection? Th...
