Alcohol Use Therapists in 23112

Look at you for making the first step in empowering yourself to live your best life! Now that you are here, take the next step and reach out and we can chat about what goals you have and what you are most interested in accomplishing together. I value all the work that you’ve done to get here today and all the effort that you continue to put into your mental health. I will trust you to be the expert of yourself and I will always encourage you to accept some help along the way. I am an LGBTQIA+ / gender / identity -affirming therapist and I specialize in working with people who have experienced traumatic events throughout their lives.

I've engaged in mental health services approximately 15 years and have been counseling about 8 years. I am a solution focused therapist that utilizes a person centered approach. My goal is to help you work through you problem in the way that best works for you. At this time I am only offering Telehealth services.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I will be seeing clients via video sessions as well as in-person sessions with COVID-19 precautions in place. These tele-therapy sessions are HIPPA compliant and totally secure. Dealing with anxiety and depression is difficult but you can have a happier life with better coping skills to handle life problems. I work with adults, children, parents, and I also specialize in couples work. If you/your partner are struggling, therapy may help you to learn how to resovle issues in a productive way. I am also a member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

My experience includes working with couples, families, and individuals on relationship issues, family conflict, depression, anxiety, abuse, addiction, and women’s issues. We will work together to identify and work on issues you bring to our sessions. My approach to counseling operates from a strength base approach to help you identify your strengths within yourself and develop self-awareness that will aid you to meet your goals through your active involvement as well as efforts to change your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Sometimes change will be easy and swift, but often it will be slow and deliberate.

I take a person centered approach recognizing that we are all individuals with out own strengths and needs that will need a tailored approach. I believe that the client is the driving force in therapy and that its my job to be support and guidance as we work toward achieving your stated goals. I believe that you deserve to find relief from the experiences and/or symptoms you are working through. I have extensive experience working with individuals with complex trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, severe mental illness, Bipolar, traumatic experiences, grief, anger, stress, familial conflict, and substance abuse.

Congratulations on taking the first step toward meeting your mental health goals! Don't know what those are yet? That's OK too! If you have felt stuck, lost, or otherwise unhappy with the way things are going in your life, I would love to support you in your journey toward self-discovery, healing, and growth. I believe that authenticity, creativity, and humor are all crucial parts of the therapeutic process, and I promise to be a cheerleader for you throughout your therapeutic journey, no matter what it is that brings you here.

I strongly believe in being authentic, honest, and real with my clients. I believe in meeting people where they are, and finding ways to help them get to where they want to be. Many have found their counselor to not fully understand them, or not challenge them. I connect with others by finding common ground, letting others' passions shine through, and creating moments of real, genuine care for one another. This includes challenging people to reach goals when they struggle with motivation. Those that I serve have a variety of real, valid problems. I utilize my role as a stepping stone in a person's path to better health.

Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia with over 15 years experience working in multiple settings with individuals and families who have experienced significant trauma and stress.

Are you having more difficult days than good days? Does life seems to be throwing everything and more your way? You want things to change but not sure where to start. I can help. With therapy comes confidential, honest, experienced, open-minded, empathetic support. It has been my life's passion to help people thrive not just survive. Start thriving: Success stands on the other side of your struggles so take the first step to improving your daily life. I take a person-centered approach and look forward to supporting you on your path to success.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if something in your life was different? Or thought to yourself, "I wish that I could chase my dreams," but got overwhelmed once finally sitting down to attempt to set goals for yourself? Have you ever hoped that someone could just SEE you or honestly listen to what you say or think in life without judgment? Someone to "walk' alongside the true you? Are these questions themselves causing you anxiety or leaving you feeling stuck after answering yes to at least one? If so, you are not alone. You're having a human experience, and these challenges are incredibly typical throughout one's life.

Karen is a Licensed Professional Counselor & a National Certified Counselor with over 25 years of experience in behavioral health & addictions. She gained her Maters in Community Mental Health Counseling in 1997 from Wilmington University, in DE. Karen is licensed in VA, DE & MD. She holds a tremendous amount of experience with mental health, addictions, & is a certified trauma therapist. Karen strongly promotes integrated health services to better enhance health & wellbeing. Karen strongly believes in a holistic approach. She encompasses all components of your life & assists you with envisioning how all issues are interrelated.

There are many challenges we all face in our lives, both external and internal. Maybe you've noticed that things are more difficult than they used to be or you're struggling to find joy and meaning in life. Maybe you're dealing with difficult memories or the impact from your past. Maybe you're struggling to manage the stress of day to day life or to maintain positive relationships. Know that you are not alone in your struggle and you do not have to struggle alone. Whatever it is you may be dealing with there is hope, there is help, and there is healing. You are here so congratulate yourself for taking this step to improve your life.

Who am I? I am HER, I am great, I am divine and I strongly believe that we are all that person. Coming from a military background where I served in the United States Navy for 10 years before being Honorably Discharged, I am very familiar with military life and transition. I do enjoy working with individuals from all different backgrounds and consider myself to be culturally competent. I believe that life, like therapy is about pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, embracing growth learning and developing healthy habits that ultimately makes an individual the best version of themselves.

Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center was founded on the principle that all individuals will face challenges in life, and we all posses the ability to overcome them. However, sometimes circumstances can feel overwhelming and we struggle to manage the realities of everyday life. This is when feelings of depression, anxiety and hopelessness can begin to dominate our daily reality. The good news is, by combining scientifically proven methods, you can build the resilience skills necessary to thrive, no matter what circumstances you face. We offer counseling, psychological testing and psychiatric medication management services.

I believe there is meaning in symptoms. We are designed to thrive. When something is out of balance our mind/body/spirit/relationships present symptoms to ask us to pay attention. I specialize in helping people discover what needs their attention. Then, I help people learn new skills so they are equipped to respond more effectively to their needs. I offer support as people practice necessary changes in their thoughts, managing their emotions, and interacting with others and their circumstances. Finally, I encourage and guide people as they seek to fully actualize their potential.

Are you motivated to change your life, but don't quite know where to start? My clients come for help to deal with relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and loss. With counseling you can begin improving close loving relationships, manage difficult emotions calmly, replace negative thinking with positive rational thoughts, and let go of old fears and pain to more easily enjoy life. As a licensed clinical psychologist I have worked in schools, prisons, community mental health centers and for the last twenty years in private practice. I enjoy working with couples in my home office.

Whether you are facing challenges with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, divorce, parenting or co-parenting, partner relationships, trauma recovery, career stressors or life transitions, there is hope. I match treatment interventions based upon your needs, however I tend to use treatment approaches that are solution focused and trauma informed. I am a direct and active therapist using humor when appropriate. I utilize EMDR, Life Coaching, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive-Behavioral approaches in my work.

I assist clients challenged by a wide range of mental health issues. I understand the many demands that military members and their families face and use strength-based approaches to assist clients in finding workable solutions to their problems. All sessions are conducted using secure web based teletherapy platforms.

Therapy is a process that begins with building a healthy therapeutic relationship. I offer my clients warmth,respect,compassion,honesty and humor so they can work to resolve trauma and painful experiences,develop new and healthier patterns in relationships,increase their understanding of themselves,or find ways to cope with and overcome obstacles like depression,anxiety,substance abuse,and low self esteem. I work with adults,families and couples. I also have a special interest in helping adolescents and their families manage the challenges of the teen years.