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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I believe that therapy is a collaborative process between therapist and client, and that by working together we can help you move toward understanding and healing. Your job is to be curious about yourself. Mine is to inspire and assist you in exploring the unknown, uncomfortable, and unfamiliar. I strive to kindly challenge the way people think, and to be challenged myself. I am honored when as...
The road of life isn't always smooth and easy... and it's a road you don't have to navigate alone. Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Do you defeat yourself with self-critical thinking? Does stress get in the way of accomplishing your goals in life? I enjoy working with clients who are ready to seek the road to recovery - from trauma, abuse, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, an...
Each of us shapes and is shaped by the relationships we have with others, with our bodies, with our stories, with our cultures, and with our worlds. We find ourselves here and now because of where we’ve been and what has happened, because of how we carry our experiences forward and how they have made us. I am awed by the creative resilience with which we integrate or shoulder the burdens we’ve...
I seek to help clients better manage stress, anxiety and depression; to support them through life transitions; to improve communication patterns, strengthen relationships, and process past trauma. A skilled mediator, I help couples improve communication, rebuild trust, remove barriers to intimacy and work through struggles due to infertility. I believe that therapy is meant to be a creative,...
We all feel pressured by the weight of this world; the pain of losing loved ones, aging, the burden of past traumas, depression and anxiety. These aspects of the human condition can be healed. Would you like to transform into the highest version of yourself, living a fulfilling life of your dreams? If so, I would be honored to hold space for you, using evidence-based methods to assist you in...
Paul VanAntwerp is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has almost 15 years of experience providing therapy and counseling to children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. Paul has experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings working with individuals with significant mental illness, trauma, mood disorders and difficulty with social and interpersonal relationships. His practice...
Life presents us with an array of challenges. Managing those challenges can be overwhelming. Do you worry too much? Do you feel disconnected from your emotions? Is it hard to make decisions? It is time to identify self defeating patterns and come up with a plan. Depression, anxiety, addiction, loss and past trauma can prevent you from finding that resolution. In a supportive environment, I can...
Some times it helps to have someone outside of your social circle to be able to talk to about difficult times that you may be going through. These things may include communication issues, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, or past trauma that may be currently effecting your life. I am passionate about what I do and feel lucky to be a part of your journey. I specialize in individual thera...
I am a mental health practitioner with over 20 years experience. My goal is to help clients who feel they are struggling in any area of their life. Together we will find solutions, build coping skills to manage, and set and meet goals in order to live a well balanced and fulfilled life. My approach is highly individualized whether I am working with individuals, couples or families. I truly beli...
Hello and thank you for stopping by. If you found this page, it was not by accident. Perhaps you have tried lots of things, but none of them have worked. Maybe you have said within yourself, if I could just find someone who understood ME, someone I can really CONNECT with, then I could get help. Well, welcome. We are here to connect with you in a way that is meaningful and true. We believe in...
Is your self esteem in the toilet after another relapse into unhealthy or problematic behavior? I have a secret: the behavior isn’t the problem, it’s the solution. It’s your way of dealing with pain and old trauma wounds. The problem is that it isn’t working anymore. And it’s causing you a new set of problems. I can help you find new solutions and let go of those old, ineffective coping skills,...
Depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems have always been part of the human experience and luckily today we have more understanding and ability to help each other deal effectively with these issues. Experiential avoidance is often what is used to attempt to escape these problems but instead often leads to spending our time avoiding anxiety and depression instead of connecting with...
Everybody goes through challenges in life. Some struggles are harder to overcome than others and require the assistance of a highly trained and compassionate therapist. My goal is to provide a comfortable, non-judgmental environment, in which to receive the support and treatment needed to get relief from the symptoms that are bothering you most. I utilize a warm, empathic approach to form a str...
**Evening & Weekend Appointments Available— currently only conducting virtual sessions due to COVID-19** My therapy approach is very self centered. You are the expert on you and I take into consideration your values, preferences, and goals. I will provide support, as well as guide and facilitate your journey of taking effective steps toward reaching your fullest potential. Avoid the headache of...
Transforming your life requires courage, commitment, and effort. To get the really good things life has to offer you have to be willing to explore solutions and other ways of thinking. No matter where you are now, no matter what happened in your life, you can change your life. I would like the honor of traveling with you on this journey towards healing. I offer a nonjudgmental, caring, and dire...
