
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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I work with clients who have experienced various types of trauma, addiction, and codependency. My clients may need some help with finding healthy coping skills, using functional boundaries, and with identify and using their own inner strengths. I also assist in learning healthy coping skills, boundaries, and self-regulation. I use various approaches, as needed, to provide trauma work. Contact m...

Taryn L Cagnina
Boston
Massachusetts
Why do so many of us avoid feeling? Somewhere along the line, we learned that discomfort was "bad." We all avoid in certain ways and it takes strength to look at ourselves compassionately. I balance a realistic, no fluff approach with warmth and empathy. We are all going through something, but I believe we can heal and be inspired by the little things (which eventually become the big things)....

Sometimes we just feel out of sync with ourselves and or the world. Trauma creates challenges for the brain. When something bad happens, we try to "suck it up" and move on. Or, we may be told "just forget what happened" or "get over it"! Without closure we can be reminded of what happened and triggered to behave in less effective ways, or worse, hurt others or mess up our own lives. We want to...

Tracy Roe
Boise
Idaho
Are life's complications interfering with your goals and leading to depression, anxiety, and self-sabotage? Are unresolved issues from your past getting in the way of happiness today? Our stressful lives and unhealthy patterns can get in the way of a full expression of potential. I call myself a "facilitator for conciousness growth spurts." Working from a Mind Body Spirit perspective, I help my...

Marissa Josiah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience serving couples and families. She has studied researched-backed models in the couples therapy field (Gottman, Imago, etc) and has advanced experience treating trauma. Marissa specializes in helping couples who are fighting all the time, have experienced infidelity, past or on-going trauma, and couples ...

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed or challenged? Allow a professional to hear and understand your unique experience. While it takes courage and willingness to open up, it can be a very effective resource for your personal growth. Whether you're adjusting to a new beginning or in search of support during a painful period of your life, I would be honored to hold a safe space for you. Tap into trust, ...

( English | español ) An ideal client is the one who has identified the need to seek help. Has the willingness to work on those areas that need to be adjusted or changed. Understand that goals are placed to help and improve their life, work on them and is ready to practice and practice the skills being taught. I’m here to help clients identity their struggles and challenges. Set goals to help...

Jack Lambert
New York
New York
I am a psychotherapist in private practice in Manhattan and also work as a counselor with the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai specializing in addiction treatment. I have had several years of experience working with a diverse population with varied concerns in both inpatient and outpatient settings and completed my training at Columbia University. I am there to listen and work with you o...

Ms. Eagle provides individual therapy for adolescents and adults who suffer from a variety of disorders including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem concerns, transitions in life, and everyday life stressors. In addition, Ms. Eagle provides counseling for couples (dating, pre-marital, & marital). She is a Certified REBT Therapist from the Albert Ellis Institute for...

Marcus Moorhead
Washington
District of Columbia
Marcus came into the counseling field to help break the stigma behind mental health therapy and to provide services to anyone searching for motivation, purpose, and clarity. Marcus believes we all have the capability to become the person we strive to be. It takes hard work, patience, and dedication. One day at a time. Marcus uses a Client-Centered and Humanistic approach to step into the client...

*Available in East and West Valley locations.* I am dedicated to empowering others to see their personal value, move forward from challenging or painful experiences, and not only accept who they are today, but to also see the potential in their future. Working together we will explore how to better manage responses to the stress of daily life, as well as move forward from past experiences so yo...

Bernadette Carolina
Baltimore
Maryland
I will be taking my test soon for my LGPC and I have been a Life Coach for over twenty years. My direction is to provide a combination of the two. I truly believe in helping people live a life of access and greatness through peace and joy; while living a life you love. I’ve done life and business coaching in the past and many of my clients had life changing experiences and gained access to part...

Everyone struggles, not everyone has someone to walk alongside them as they figure out how to get back to who they want to be. Through a compassionate, empathetic, and solution based atmosphere, I help clients on an individual, couple, or family-basis related to a variety of issues including, but not limited to: stress, relationship issues, family conflict, communication, gender affirmation...

**Is currently accepting new clients** Congratulations on taking that first step in seeking counseling. I fully recognize your strength and also appreciate everything that has led you to pursuing counseling in the first place. Sometimes we may become so frozen by all of the “what if” scenarios, planning for our future, and a general fear of things we can’t control. Other times we may get caught...

M Antoinette Walker
Seattle
Washington
If you have been plagued with worry resulting in cycling and negative thoughts, fear and doubt, trauma, sadness, stress, sleep disruption, and substance abuse, I can help. Do you struggle to remain sober, drink, or use more than you realize? I can help you develop achievable goals and a healthy support system to decrease relapse potential. Through neuroscience and eclectic treatment approaches ...