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.
Begin Your Search for a Mental Health Professional Who Specializes in Addiction
When a forest has been subject to deforestation and harmful farming practices, it looses its nutrients and the animals that once inhabited the grounds leave. The situation seems bleak. But then someone comes in, acknowledges the inherent beauty and potential of the space, and gives it the tools and time to heal. New buds start to sprout. The animals return. Color and vitality come back the fore...
Erin Swinney is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples. The driving force in Erin’s clinical perspective is a commitment to instilling hope and confidence in the individuals she meets. Erin obtained a MS in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her training ...
Sometimes we all have challenges we want to overcome. There are times where we have difficulty in doing it alone or do not feel supported. I’m here to tell you, you don’t have to do it alone! With open ears and arms I welcome you to work through these difficult situations with me. Being in the mental health field for 10 years I have worked with clients from various backgrounds and ages, includi...
My practice focuses on people who want to enjoy greater peace and more satisfying relationships. I’m pleased to serve children, adolescents, and adults. The emphasis of my work includes treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, psycho-spiritual issues, ADHD, and child/adolescent behavior problems. I employ a variety of techniques to help my clients improve. We generally be...
Jessica is an individual and couples therapist who approaches her work with a passion for understanding personality development, and the ways in which our unique histories contribute to our perspectives on ourselves, our worldviews, and how we relate to others. She is very interested in exploring the links between trauma, mood disorders, and addictions, and how these intersect and compound one...
When depression or anxiety take over and loneliness sets in, it is understandable to feel hopeless. Sometimes even relationships can lead to unhappiness. In therapy we will work to address these issues. Therapy is a journey of learning about your past and present self. This self-exploration helps open the doors to a fulfilling and meaningful life. I work with clients to help them understand the...
As the ironic statement goes, the struggle is real! We all have struggles, hurts, brokenness, and difficult situations we are trying to manage... Sometimes we can't manage these things on our own. We may need guidance, a sounding board, a mediator to help us gain a different perspective. Whether it's an individual, marriage, or family issue there is help around the corner, light at the end of t...
At Dharma Counseling I work with clients on their healing journey to overcome issues they are struggling with to feel more whole and in control of themselves. I provide an empathic, non-judgmental space and work in a collaboration with clients to identify and move forward towards their individual recovery goals. My training is evidenced based and is in solution focused therapy, Cognitive...
May Ahmed earned her Masters Marriage and Family Counseling from Long Island University in 2016. She also earned an Advanced certification in Mental Health Counseling in 2018. May has experience in working with substance abuse, phobias, at-risk adolescents, children with Autism and ADHD. May often utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Mindfulness-Based and Psychodynamic...
Mental health is defined as a person’s condition regarding their psychological and emotional well-being. In other words, we all have it. Unfortunately, the negative stigma surrounding mental health makes it difficult for individuals to seek assistance when impacted by trauma or by everyday life. Mental health isn’t about enduring. It’s about stabilizing, maintaining, and rebuilding daily. I off...
Tired of carrying around your anxiety and depression every day? Does it feel like you’re wearing a full backpack all the time? Do work and relationships add to your life or just use up your energy? If you’re tired of life feeling heavy, I can help you with that. There is a reason for the way you feel, and we will uncover and resolve that reason. Gaining new information that allows manageable...
It takes courage to seek help, and I honor the steps you are taking to change your life. The counseling process and relationship is sacred and can be life-changing. What is the problem or issue that has you up at night, worried, anxious and needing a solution? Has this problem interfered with your ability to focus at work or caused havoc in your relationship? Are you experiencing emotional...
Has your world been turned upside down after learning of your partner's secret romantic or sexual experiences? Do you feel furious, devastated, numb and confused all at the same time? One moment you feel love and the next extreme anger, one moment you're screaming and the next you're crying, one moment you're determined to leave and the next wondering if you can forgive? Or perhaps you've been...
Are you searching for help for yourself or your child? If you are struggling to do the things you need to do or are looking for things to be different about your life, know that there is help available. I work with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, traumatic experiences, behavioral issues, relationship difficulties and mood. I provide thorough mental health assessme...
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or frustrated? Is stress or worry keeping you up at night? Are you having difficulty following through with plans or your activities of daily living? Are you having challenges with getting or staying clean and sober? Are past experiences impacting your current relationships? Are you experiencing grief or loss in your life? Are you being affected by anxiety,...
