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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Perhaps you are feeling down and anxious and unsure about the future of a relationship. Maybe you feel you are not living the life you were intended to live. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, children and adolescents during times that may be impacting their mental health and well being. I work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and relations...
Making the decision to seek additional support in your personal growth and healing is something to be proud of. Asking for help can be difficult, especially when finding someone to trust throughout your healing process. My priority from the first session on is to create an atmosphere of hope, understanding, and, most importantly, trust. I believe we all encounter experiences that affect us in...
My goal in counseling is to help individuals and couples navigate the challenges that they face in their day-to-day lives. This process often involves exploration of difficult relationships and complex human experiences. While this exploration process is important and can lead to tremendous growth and success, it can be emotionally and mentally taxing – I am here to help walk you through this...
You may feel alone even while surrounded by a group of friends. It seems that getting the family ready for the day is a huge undertaking because you are so “tired” and do not know why. You are crying out for help via your voice or actions and no one seems to notice how much pain you are in. You feel sad and overwhelmed almost all the time and sometimes wonder if life is worth living? Imagine be...
