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
I see clients in search of supportive pathways out of pain and anxiety, often people who feel abandoned or unseen in some way. If you're struggling with overwhelming emotions or life events, feeling confused about how to move forward, I may be able to help. I believe emotional pain and suffering can be relieved through creatively confronting the obstacles that oppress us and prevent us from...
I am collaborative therapist who appreciates and respects the therapeutic experience. Together, we can face your challenges and create the necessary foundation for you to feel strong and confident enough to maintain a lifestyle of growth and maturation. Whether you are feeling lost, misunderstood, or imbalanced, we can process your emotions and experiences to create an effective solution. I off...
Each individual in the therapeutic alliance is the ideal client for one simple reason - we are each uniquely in a rut, stuck, or confused. To this end imagine being in a pit of quicksand without any sense of direction, worth, or hope. People will walk by and offer advice on how to get out. Others might provide a utensil or medication. Yet none of these address the immediate situation of being i...
I specialize in individual and couples psychotherapy. I have over 18 years of experience in the mental health field and I have worked in multiple settings, including college counseling centers, an inpatient residential treatment facility, and private practice. I am particularly interested in the treatment of relationship challenges, emotion regulation, anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. I...
I believe all people possess the courage and strength to overcome life's obstacles. I believe with the right mindset and mental health foundation, change is attainable. Is therapy something you have thought about or tried in the past? There are many factors that bring people into therapy; however, one consistent theme seems to persist throughout; the want to learn about or change one's self. I...
I am co-owner of M&K Counseling Associates Inc which is a psychotherapy group practice in DC and VA. The goal of our service delivery is to improve functioning and mental well-being for adults, children, couples, and families in the DMV area. Individualized services are available to meet most client needs including services for: depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, mental disorders, alcohol and...
My passion is working with couples to positively impact their relationship and find new ways of communicating with each other, and I have found that using Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is an exceptional tool to address attachment in family systems. I have also been fortunate enough to expand my experience into addressing substance use and the impact that it can have on not only the...
As a clinical art therapist, my intention is to listen to the individual’s needs and format a tailored creative art making experience to support the pace and direction the client wants to move, rather than conduct a traditional therapy session. I integrate mindfulness, to foster relaxation, with cognitive behavioral art therapy, which fosters clarity and produces practical interventions....
Are you are looking to heal from past trauma, intimacy issues, or maladaptive coping skills? True recovery IS possible. It is my passion to help clients get to the roots of their concerns for lasting change. My belief is that trauma is at the core of most issues with anxiety, depression, addictions, eating disorders, or difficulties with sex and intimacy. Together, we can work through it. I am ...
I see counseling as a process in which the client and the counselor work together in achieving a safe environment of understanding, mutual respect, and trust. We work as a team to explore and define present problem situations, develop future goals for an improved life, and work in a systematic fashion toward realizing those goals. I work with clients in a variety of formats including individual...
Seeking help is one of the most courageous things we can do for ourselves. Together, I believe we can begin to work towards healing from past experiences. I strive to provide a warm, welcoming, and non-judgemental environment. Each of us has had our own unique experiences in life, and I believe what we go through plays a part in who we become. I am passionate about trauma work, especially sexua...
Ms. Welty received her MS degree in Clinical Psychology from Chestnut Hill College. With over 10 years in the field, she specializes in substance use, eating disorders, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence, PTSD, anxiety, and mood disorders. Ms. Welty works with individuals (ages 14 through 85), couples, families, and groups. In addition to being a Licensed Professional Counselor, Ms. Welt...
Whatever brought you to consider therapy, know that you are not alone. Many of us struggle to manage intense emotions, connect deeply with others, meet our goals, live up to our expectations, accept ourselves, or find meaning in life. In a safe and supportive space you are free to express yourself openly, honestly, and authentically, and together we can work to discover the ways you would like...
I currently run the LifeBridge Senior IOP Program at Parkview Wabash Hospital. I am in the process of adding an addictions IOP and behavioral health clinic there as well. This program is expected to open in July 2020 with our new Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT Clinic). I specialize in Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) for trauma and PTSD. I also specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)...
I am a passionate clinician who sees each client as a person with individual needs, wants, and goals. My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and direct. I have experience working with mood, adjustment and anxiety disorders, as well as co-occurring disorder and individuals struggling with interpersonal issues. In the counseling process, I strive to help each client find their ow...
