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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Typically clients want to improve healthy coping to manage depression, anxiety, trauma or distress associated with life transitions. Mental health disorders can leave one feeling isolated and stigmatized which can hinder building healthy relationships. Having a trusted therapist can make a world of difference. Our time will be spent identifying your strengths and needs and developing goals thro...
When we sit down together, I won't tell you your problems or exactly how to fix them. My mission is to enable and empower you with the tools you need to live a life without regrets. You are not your problems, your past, your situation, or what you've heard about yourself. I am here to help you move beyond whatever is holding you back, and support you in a life you are proud of. I've worked with...
First of all- If you are feeling overwhelmed and lost right now, you are not alone. I see you. And I am glad that you are taking this step. There are so many difficult things happening around us and it is understandable if it feels like too much to handle. Perhaps you are making it through the days, but each night you are feeling exhausted and emotionally drained. Whether your struggles feel br...
**NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** I am currently a licensed clinical professional counselor and a certified alcohol and drug counselor. I received my BA in psychology from the University of Arizona and then received my MA in counseling psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where I specialized in treating both mental health and substance abuse concerns. My experie...
My goal is to empower you to make the change you want to make, in order to grow into the best version of yourself. Together we can gain insight into your past, and how it is still affecting your present. I have a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and I am a certified Reiki Practitioner. I try to live a conscious lifestyle, with a focus on the Mind-Body-Spirit connection. I ta...
While stressful situations can be uncomfortable and impact our life balance, we are capable of achieving growth in challenging circumstances. I look forward to helping my clients navigate through concerning situations and events, that are impacting their wellness and mental health. At different times, we may feel like we are unable to talk to our significant other, our close friends, or family ...
YOU are desiring clarification and willing to conduct self-exploration. You are troubled by a recent or historical trauma and are seeking peace of mind, restoration of self, or closure. You have noticed a drastic shift in your mood and no explanation for it. Unable to concentrate due to fixation on visions others deny seeing or are receiving commands from a voice not your own. You want tools to...
You have felt different from others most of your life. You're tired of being constantly told that you are too sensitive or emotional. You feel too much. You require so much more alone time and downtime than most people. You believe in the good of others and that has sometimes caused you deep hurt in your relationships. It's exhausting and lonely being the person everyone goes to for advice and...
I am not accepting new clients as I transition to telehealth services but may begin accepting new clients after completing this transition. I anticipate that this will likely occur by May 2020. Clients who have experienced trauma often don’t feel heard and find the world extremely overwhelming. It can often feel like life will never get better but healing is possible. Our life experiences don’t...
Intentional Connections, PLLC (I.C.) addresses life's issues. People often have thoughts, feelings, and or decisions to make, where it's beneficial to have someone to listen and receive support for better outcomes. I.C. will help to increase positive moments, leading to self-discovery and a better quality of life. Additionally, I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor...
CURRENTLY PROVIDING TELEHEALTH only, via phone, videoconferencing. Have specific training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Family Therapy, Grief and Loss, Addiction, Anxiety and Depression. Offering support and coaching regarding various mental health challenges, communication skills, family relationships, problem-solving, coping, substance use/abuse, step-parenting challenges. I am a native o...
I love working with both individuals and couples and in either case take the approach of discussing what it means to walk through this world in relation to others. Whether that's a committed relationship to a loved one or the relationship you've developed with a casual co-worker or the relationship you have with your parents or the relationship you have with yourself (how you view and think of...
If you are looking for someone who is caring and compassionate and laid back I am who you are looking for. If you are struggling with anxiety and depression or self harm tendencies I would like to work with you to help teach some coping skills and use a empathetic approach to help you to start feeling better about yourself. I work best with adults and teens but also work with children. I enjoy...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, overworked, fragmented, fatigued, broken? Are you at a place where you find yourself concluding that life has turned out far differently than it was supposed to? A lost of hope and feeling hopeless to do any about it? Is it time to renew, refuel, recharge? Transformation? I want to make a personal invitation towards a new dialogue that will proceed with empathy,...
Are you stuck with in a narrative you didn't count on? It may be causing emotional or physical pain, weariness and hopelessness. But narratives are only one piece of a person's overall story. As a lifelong writer and editor, I found once I entered the clinical mental health counseling profession that narrative therapy is a unique way to help people recognize the dominant narrative in their live...
