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Parents and children have been having disagreements since the beginning of time. It can be hard to understand what a child is going through, especially when you feel you’ve done everything you possibly can to make things better. The loss of control coupled with feelings ranging from hopelessness to anger can lead to strained and fractured family dynamics.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience treating Substance Use, Mood Disorders, and Personality Disorders using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Combining these tried and tested therapies with genuine compassion, validation and understanding is how we will help build insight and resilience to find a path toward the living the life you want.

Life often throws curveballs and learning new ways to respond to stress can be one of the most important things we can do. I enjoy building relationships and watching others develop the skills they need to successfully overcome their challenges in life. Therapeutic work can be difficult, but I've found that a good sense of humor can go a long way.

I have experience working with children and adolescents individually as well as within the context of their families. I have worked with clients in multiple settings including school, community, home, and residential facilities.

Do you find it hard to put yourself first in your relationships? Does it some times feel that no matter how hard you try, you struggle to find joy in every day life? Self care is so important for each person and if we neglect ourselves to care for others, we may have increases in depression and anxiety. Asking for help when things begin to feel overwhelming is the first step in finding the solution. Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Solution Focused Treatment I have been able to help others “find themselves”, so that they can find the joy they so much deserve once again.

Have you asked yourself a million times, "how did this happen?" Have you ignored your feelings to the point you no longer recognize yourself? Are the coping skills you have used in the past no longer working? You are not alone in feeling this way. I work primarily with women who are ready to discover or rediscover their authentic self. You can rewrite your narrative and be the heroine of your own journey. I will meet you where you are and will create a supportive and nonjudgmental healing space for you to express your inner most feelings and thoughts freely and safely.

In the current environment, it is more important than ever to prioritize your mental health and emotional well-being. When the demand of our lives becomes overwhelming at times we can feel trapped and powerless. Often we will ignore or seek to avoid our emotional pain rather than address it. Regardless of the challenges you are facing in life, positive change is always possible. In my work as an LMHC I help individuals approach their emotional pain and experiences in a way that reduces their suffering and aids in promoting personal well-being through the use of mindfulness-based therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Know thyself, wrote the Greek scholar. My aim is to assist you toward effective and functional self-understanding so that you might pursue and achieve the life goals worthy of which you, as a unique person, are most worthy. Harry Truman had on his desk, whatever job he held, these 10 words: "Know right from wrong. Do right. Do your best." I shall always use these words in your service.

To be human is to have joy and struggle. Without struggle, we know not joy. That being said, sometimes when people make every effort to do their best, they still have hard times in life for many reasons. Sometimes people seek out a professional counselor for help with mental health issues, substance abuse issues or other aspects of life that are difficult to manage alone. Hopefully, by engaging in counseling you will get help in developing and meeting your individual goals and finding solutions to many facets of life that have been difficult, e.g., anxiety, depression, substance abuse, life transitions, etc.

Dr. Stevens completed his internship in Clinical Psychology at the University of Rochester Counseling Center in 2010, where he worked with college students using relational based models of therapy, and rotated at the Psychiatric Emergency Department. Dr. Stevens then completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in 2011 at the W.G. Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Medical Informatics. Dr. Stevens' clinical work consisted of neuropsychological evaluations, along with individual and group psychotherapy with veterans. At the Salisbury VAMC Dr. Stevens completed research involving the anterior cingulate cortex, a unique region of the brain located between the prefrontal cortex and limbic system brain areas.

For over 30 years, I have been bringing a practical spirituality into my work as a psychotherapist and teacher. I've helped guide thousands of individuals/couples to restore peace and emotional well-being so as to create positive, healthy outcomes and fulfilling change in their lives. My unique style of working with clients combines all of my expertise in the field of counseling and positive psychology along with deep wisdom and intuitive insight gained from 30 years of studying/practicing several paths of spiritual knowledge.

I specialize in treating children, adolescents and couples. My initial focus is to establish a therapeutic relationship with my persons who I work with as I believe that is the foundation for effective therapy. I currently have evening appointments on a weekday in addition to weekends. I offer empathetic listening and also provide direct but therapeutic feedback and support to the individuals I work with. I strongly believe in meeting my clients where he or she is at and facilitating him or her in addressing the presenting problems.

As a Mental Game Coach, I work with athletes who want to take their mental game to the next level. Mental training allows individuals to effectively deal with stress and anxiety in a wide range of circumstances. I teach athletes how to build and maintain confidence, motivation, and concentration while eliminating distractions that impact their performance. You need to know where you stand in order to improve.

I AM UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME. OPENINGS EXPECTED IN JUNE 2022. Change is possible. Our darkest moments and greatest challenges can lead to the most powerful transformations. Whether you are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, loss or relationship issues I will work with you with compassion and respect while guiding you to effectively make desired changes. As a trained and licensed mental health counselor, I understand how trauma, oppression, life changes, conflictual thoughts, loss and emotional instability can lead us to feel disconnected from ourselves and others.

Choosing to begin your journey in therapy can feel overwhelming. In my experience working with children, teens, and families, I often find that there can be uncertainty in seeing a therapist. Many people see therapy as a one-sided conversation in which the therapist sets goals for their patients and tells them what needs to change. I prefer a different approach. In our sessions we will work together as a team to set goals that will ultimately help you manage stress, anxiety, depression and everything in between.

Sometimes pain is unavoidable, especially as a teen or young adult. You might be feeling sad, worried, or like no one else in the world understands. Maybe you are struggling in school or work, or having a hard time making friends. Or maybe you are in a difficult family situation, or are completely overwhelmed by what you want your future to be like. You may be noticing things like withdrawing from others or even physically harming yourself. However you are experiencing your pain right now, I welcome the opportunity to work with you to form new patterns and explore the pain that lies underneath your current ones.

People start therapy for different reasons. Sometimes people come in to see me during a period of transition - starting or ending a relationship or school, moving to a new city, beginning a new job! Maybe you feel as though you're on a constant treadmill, always moving but never seeing anything change around you. I'll work with you to find what's getting in the way of you getting what you really want from your life.

Amor is a Latinx Clinician at ACR Counseling LLC. She earned a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from William James College and has been in the field for over 5 years. She has worked with a vast population of clients at different levels of care over the years, but primarily works with Teens and Adults within the context of individual therapy. Her clinical interests include anxiety/mood disorders, eating disorders, identity/gender development, relationship challenges, and trauma processing.