About therapy...
We all want to be happy and live with ease. But there is so much that gets in the way and causes us to suffer. It takes a great deal of courage to ask for help. Applaud yourself for taking the first step!
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed addiction counselor (LAC) specializing in issues of trauma, addiction and life transitions.
I take a two handed approach to therapy: 1) reconciling and making sense of our experiences in life; and 2) learning the skills and tools to better manage our psychological well-being, improve our relationships and create meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Some common issues that I work with in therapy are:
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Anger management
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Anxiety
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Being stuck in the past and unable to move forward
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Conflict avoidance
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Depression
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Drugs and alcohol abuse
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Emotional abuse
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Excessive fears, guilt and worry
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Feeling overwhelmed, highly stressed and/or being unable to relax
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Identity and spiritual crises
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Interpersonal conflict
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Resentment
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Self-sabotage, shame and self-esteem issues
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Strained and/or dysfunctional relationships
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Trauma/PTSD
Trauma
Traumatic events can make your life seem small and scary, but I believe that post-traumatic growth is real and possible.
Addictions
Recovery is more than just sobriety. It is a lifestyle and a way of being in the world.
Addiction Recovery
Therapists need a safe, secure, and supportive relationship where we feel seen in order to reach our greatest potential.