A licensed mental health counselor is a professional who has a master’s degree (M.A.) in psychology, counseling, or another mental health field. They work two years with a mental health professional after graduate school for licensing. They cannot perform medical procedures or prescribe medications.
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Are you sick and tired of fighting with your spouse or your child? Do you hate the chaos your home seems to always be in? Living with conflict or communication difficulties with family members is exhausting. I can help. You don't have to feel hopeless anymore. As both a behavior specialist and relationship expert, I can help you (or your loved one) to find a better way. I provide evidence-based...
Matthew ‘Harv’ Stricklin Jr
Cincinnati
Ohio
Matthew ‘Harv’ Stricklin Jr
Cincinnati
Ohio
Relationships are the clients I am most passionate about working with. I thrive on facilitating healing and growth in the sacred space between two people, that special connection that can be so energizing and vital. I have discovered the joy of seeing not only relationships heal and grow, but also partners in relationships. Your relationship offers great potential for you and your partner. You...
Jamie Weiner
Brooklyn
New York
Jamie Weiner
Brooklyn
New York
The hardest part of therapy is starting therapy. I practice from the belief that no matter how stuck or broken you may feel, growth and healing are always possible. Using a supportive and collaborative therapeutic approach that stresses mindfulness and your resilience, I aim to foster insight into the developmental origins of your struggles, and highlight patterns of feeling, thoughts, and...
Through out my career, I have worked with children, teens and adults of all ages to provide a safe and supportive environment for those who are facing challenging situations and obstacles in their lives. My role is to help clients overcome these difficult situations through support, encouragement and working to challenge negative thinking patterns that prevent us from finding the motivation we...
Loss, grief, life transitions - these are part of everyone's life. We need support, and we need to feel safe in order to explore our emotional, somatic, cognitive, and spiritual responses to change. I like to focus on direct experience rather than on thoughts alone. I use the Enneagram if clients are open, and sand play is a rich resource. We may explore mindful awareness, images and dreams,...
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples to heal from anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction (specializing in pornography and sex addiction). Through my own experience I know how difficult it can be to find someone who understands what you are going through. I have my own personal recovery story so I strive to provide empathy and insight to help you find the right next step for...
Life can be hard and if you are struggling with mental health concerns or have been confronted with a new challenge, life can be even harder. Sometimes we're thrown a curve ball and our ways of coping are no longer effective or perhaps your way of thinking has gotten in the way of recovering from emotional pain or loss. Regardless of the situation you find yourself in, I believe we're all doing...
Welcome, my name is Sarai Escarment and I thank you for taking the time to review this profile. Renewed Counseling operates in the business of restoring hope. We believe in the resiliency of people to overcome adversity. When given tools and affirmations, people have the power to rise above and take control. It is our pleasure to work with individuals, couples, and families who are motivated to...
I am a reality cognitive therapist so I incorporate activities when working with children and adolescents such as Karate, archery, and various games to create a bonding process. After we go through the bonding phase, we work together to construct a treatment plan which includes homework assignments and projects. I am also trained in the family system approach. Philosophy- we assist individuals,...
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Transition is often challenging, & adolescence is one of the most challenging. Research shows a growing number of teens are feeling isolated & alone, leading to depression, anxiety, & unhelpful thinking patterns & behavior. Women also experience different roles, requiring transitional skills & a listening ear. This journey called life is full of ups & downs, joy & pain...
**Dr. Lambrecht is NOT taking new patients currently** Assisting others in working through their challenges and becoming their best selves has been my lifelong passion. I do my best to create a non-judgmental, accepting atmosphere where individuals can feel safe to share and explore their concerns. I am open to working with individuals of any age encountering a broad range of concerns. I am...
Thank you for taking the time to explore my profile. Often the first steps on a journey toward living a more balanced life are the most difficult. Generally I see clients for sessions in the evening hours on Mondays and Wednesdays. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults and their families for over ten years. I look forward to talking with you about how I might help. My style o...
Victoria Ann Kessinger
Chicago
Illinois
Victoria Ann Kessinger
Chicago
Illinois
Victoria is the owner of Great Lakes Therapy Center. Within this role, she provides individual therapy, leads DBT skills groups and supervises other therapists. She has many years of experience providing comprehensive DBT and specializes in treating Borderline Personality Disorder. She completed intensive training through The Linehan Institute in 2016 and since that time has participated in a...
I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 30+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My approach is collaborative, practical, and strengths-based, addressing a variety of issues including trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, and depression. My training includes EMDR, motivational interviewing, family counseling, and group...