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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Accepting new clients! Feeling anxious and depressed in the midst of the Coronavirus. You are not alone. I am a licensed mental health clinician with extensive experience working with clients who suffer a wide variety of clinical concerns including addiction, anxiety, depression and life transitions. One of my specialties is working with clients with dual diagnosis of substance abuse as well as...
The challenges we experience throughout life can sometimes affect us more so than we would like to admit or even realize at the time. As a result, this can leave us needing assistance to navigate said challenges, past or present. Maybe you are feeling hopeless and discouraged due past and/or present issues, or possibly overwhelmed and anxious due to work issues or high conflict relationships. I...
Making lasting changes in one's life requires some engagement in challenging problematic issues. My focus in therapy sessions is guiding Clients in confronting these issues in a respectful and accepting environment, free of judgement. I have extensive experience in forensic assessment and evaluation, primarily in areas of sexual abuse. I also have a background in family reunification and have...
I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland, with special interest and experience in working with those who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic mental illness and substance use disorders. Over the last several years, I have found myself in both large community mental health care and smaller group practice. Working from a person-centered a...
Sometimes difficult experiences make us feel like we are stuck in quicksand; the more we try to breakout, the further down we fall. Experiences we live through affect how we relate to others and how we feel about ourselves. My goal as a psychologist is to help give you strategies to escape the quicksand. Do you feel lonely even around those who care about you? Do you wonder why your relationshi...
I am a relational somatic therapist, which means that being real matters and the relationship that develops between us is important. Part of the process of therapy is buidling trust and cultivating an alliance. The work I will assist you with involves a sincere effort to go inside yourself and uncover what you're actually experiencing, and then communicate that. We can discuss your difficulties...
Anxiety, depression, grief, and loneliness are at the top of the list of emotions that I work most commonly with, including variables such as: trauma, sports-fears, betrayal, ethnicity and culture concerns. First sessions are No-Charge. I welcome my clients, that they have come to the right place and they feel safe, while assisting individuals, couples and families in achieving a clear, calm...
“I feel that the discovery of ones’ true self is the key to self liberation and understanding of self in relation to others.” Throughout Kristin’s training and experience she has worked with presenting issues such as couple/marital distress, divorce and/or separation, blended families, life-cycle transition issues, LGBTQ+ issues, sexual orientation, self-harming behaviors, maladaptive coping...
I strongly believe in power of therapy. I am convinced that the quality of one’s life can be drastically improved even in the worst cases of mental health disorders. I know that people do not create troubles and impasses in their lives on purpose. Many choices are influenced by heredity, troubled childhood or negative life experiences; other poor decisions are often dictated by psychological st...
When unexpected events happen in life many people turn to negative ways of coping with stress, anger, or anxiety. Finding help can be a difficult process. I hope that as your therapist we can work together on exploring how to best address your stressors, symptoms and concerns. I tailor my approach to my patient's needs in order to help provide the tools and guidance to manage negative feelings,...
We all have our ups and downs in life and sometimes life can feel really harsh when we least expect it. Thoughts and memories from your past may be intruding in your current life. In therapy, you will learn to stop the panic, stop the racing thoughts, feel less sad and process the parts of your past that continue to effect you today. I work collaboratively with individuals, drawing on technique...
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor. For the past seven years, I have helped adult individuals and groups heal from mental/behavioral health issues and substance addiction utilizing a variety of evidence-based practices. My approach focuses on cultivating self-acceptance & self-love, learning how to heal through traumatic and difficult experiences to f...
You're committed to your partner, but you don't know how to get back the trust and intimacy that has been lost. Communication is either lacking or has broken down into frequent arguments. It would be great if your partner would just understand you and your feelings, but the disconnect you now have is real and it feels like you just continue to drift further apart each day. It seems like your...
Do you feel like your emotions come out of nowhere? Your anxiety or depression getting worse, no matter what you do? A strange but relevant question I might ask is, "What did you eat today?" The foundation for mental health is nutrition. Our biochemistry is an essential part of our mental health which is often neglected. If we have low blood sugar or our brains are deficient in neurotransmitter...
For over 30 years I have been treating depression, anxiety & addictions with a specialty in eating disorders. I'm a founding fellow for The Academy of Cognitive Therapy and also integrate other strategies in helping my patients actualize their full potential. I provide individual, marital, family, and group therapy. From adolescence to later life years, I help clients improve their physical,...
