Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an injury that affects the brain. TBIs can cause many mental health issues depending on the type of injury sustained. TBIs are directly associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and mood disorders.
Available Treatment Options
Individuals with a TBI may benefit from various medications and physical, speech, and occupational therapy.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Traumatic Brain Injury
It is normal to feel that something is missing, incomplete, or "not quite right" in our lives. This may be the result of adverse life events, trauma, relationship difficulties, or any number of precipitating factors. The bottom line: It takes a lot of courage to reach out for support and guidance. I take this courage very seriously, and am committed to working with you to develop a personalized...
Oftentimes a client needs to discuss barriers they are experiencing in their lives without judgment. My style of therapy is to integrate a holistic, client-centered approach where the client and myself work collaboratively to identify goals, while also examining barriers that are reducing the accomplishment of the goals. My prior experience is related to issues associated with disabilities (e.g...
I believe in your resiliency and capacity for change and growth. That even when people are deeply suffering and feeling hopeless and scared, there is always possibility. I work with adolescents and adults to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and loss. I will meet you where you are emotionally, offering non judgmental support and encouragement, and skill building through cognitive...
Hello there! I am a licensed, ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist (MA, CCC-SLP) in the SF/Bay Area with years of experience working in public schools, skilled nursing facilities and outpatient clinics. I began my career in outpatient, and have also worked in the schools and in skilled nursing. In each setting, I have learned so much, serving patients across the lifespan with a range of...
Do you have something going on in your life that makes it hard to achieve, have fulfilling relationships and be happy? It is time to believe that things can change for the better - it is time to grow to meet your challenges! If you have a chronic mental health condition, are overwhelmed or are simply stuck for the moment - let's start a conversation about you and what you need. I am happy to wo...
My passion is working with children and young people dealing with depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, guilt & shame, trauma, self-esteem issues, and chronic illness/pain. I want to know what the client's needs are and how I can meet them so that we can reach their therapeutic goals. Therapy for me is a collaboration. I would love to help clients with their specific needs in sever...
Each of us can experience hard times, but only few know how to turn it into a starting point for a new life full of happiness. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and my mission is to find your hidden potential and give you all necessary tools to develop and grow. I am an experienced clinician, trained in counseling children, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to help people identify...
I seek to humanize mental health struggles and champion therapy to everyone as the path to normalizing and living a healthy, active, fulfilling life. Freedom, self confidence, courage, a healthy sense of self; what's stopping you? Barriers to self actualization exist, often buried deep within the layers of experience, trauma, divorce, unmet needs, unhealed hurts, depression, anxiety, less than...
My mission is to provide the highest quality mental health services to promote mental health and well being. I use a comprehensive approach which is designed to meet each patient's unique needs, treating a broad array of behavioral health issues in a professional and caring setting. My goal is to provide you with appropriate and necessary tools to help you solve problems you may be facing in ev...
My ideal client inherently knows that something in their world is amiss, and they are ready to go on a journey to discover, uncover and evaluate the source of that sore spot. They have a wide-ranging set of issues, needs, and goals. They want to walk with someone on the journey to a better self and improved self-efficacy. They search for a better tomorrow that they can fully participate in. I c...
As a therapist, I welcome all clients to a warm, safe, nonjudgmental space. I hold a secure area for sharing unsettled or disturbed material and challenging issues. I have 20+ years of extensive experience in multiple different specialties and areas of concentration in the counseling field working with children, youth and families. I focus on key issues of concern with strategy, skill developme...
You've been feeling unmotivated, overwhelmed, and frustrated for a while now. You put on a smile even though it feels like you are barely holding your head above water. You don't want to bother anyone about how you've been feeling, telling yourself that there are others who have it worse than you. This has only left you feeling lonely and disconnected from others. You have been running on high...
Is your child's behavior out of control? Are you getting notes home from school? Does your child struggle at homework time? Have you tried just about everything and nothing seems to work? If you answered yes to any of these questions I am grateful for this opportunity to assist you and your child. I have been supporting our youth for over 20 years. I would love to assist your family in overcomi...
Are you a parent with concerns about your child's development, behavior, or mood? Do you have a child with a chronic health condition who could benefit from learning skills to improve coping and adjustment, increase the likelihood of following medical recommendations, or decrease anxiety or pain related to an illness or injury? Do you have concerns about your young child's feeding/eating habits...
My primary goal as a clinician is to create a warm, supportive, and safe environment that promotes deeper exploration and understanding of one’s emotional experiences. I enjoy teaching others how to cope in ways that are consistent with how individuals would like to see themselves. Dr. Desiree Hawley is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) at t...
