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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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,...
One Christmas season it had rained a lot. I attempted to circle my yard with my car to slide out of my drive way, and I got stuck. The more I tried to get out the more stuck I became. Finally, I had to do what I was dreading and call a tow truck to get me out of my own yard! Well sometimes in life, we get stuck in our own mud, and we have to call help to get us out. Wherever you are stuck today...
Now offering REMOTE TELEMEDICINE APPOINTMENTS. Speak with me from your home, office, or any private location you choose. I treat patients with Anxiety, Depression, Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse/Addiction, Opioid Abuse/Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Social Anxiety Disorder and Panic Attacks. There are medications that improve these mental health conditions. With careful monitoring and on-going...
Life is truly uncertain, yet the current pandemic has highlighted and intensified this experience for many of us. COVID-19 is changing how we look at and experience life, work and relationships, thus creating new thoughts and feelings about our lives. Whether you are encountering anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues and/or other possibly debilitating physical, emotional,...
Lena Horne once wisely said, "it’s not the load that breaks you, but the way you carry it." As a therapist who has seen a lot of life, I'd be honored to become that trusted traveling companion that shares the load and helps lighten your burden. Whether you're grieving, stuck, a survivor, or just struggling emotionally, I've been there and get it. Together, I believe we can chart a plan for you ...
If you're feeling burnt out, stuck, or hopeless, I want you to know that there is support available to you. I will work with you to break free from patterns that feel unhelpful or hurtful by utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) in a collaborative approach. I will assist you in finding empowerment within yourself and your life. I am LGBTQIA-friend...
I believe the primary goal of psychotherapy is to help people find purpose and meaning in their lives. I work collaboratively with my patients to help them to navigate life transitions, resolve interpersonal issues, achieve goals, and create the life changes they desire. I utilize different therapeutic approaches and tools to help patients see and experience life situations through multiple...
Welcome, If you are reading this it is likely that you are considering therapy for you or someone close to you. Finding a therapist can take time, and I am here to answer any questions you may have and explore if we would work well together. I recognize that therapy is a very vulnerable process and a strong therapeutic relationship is so important. I use a variety of interventions to individual...
Life can be difficult enough on our own; it can be especially challenging when faced with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions or trauma. My goal is to empower you to identify and navigate what changes to make and how. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I am passionate about helping people live healthier lives. I help people stop destructive patterns of behavior, redu...
