I'm here to help you grow and change on your passage through life! Sometimes people have challenges to start with like thinking differently, or a difficult family. We may have questions about whether we still fit into a social or religious group. Challenges are harder if depression or anxiety hold us back or if we feel like we're stuck. Finding an empathetic, experienced therapist can be a connection to taking you out of isolation and uncovering your innate ability to change. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have done my own work to grow and I look forward to helping you!

The path of life can be full of twists and turns and it's easy to become overwhelmed, especially in times of change and transition. Do you find yourself at a crossroads, not knowing where to turn? I believe there is hope, even in the most difficult of circumstances. I enjoy helping others regain their sense of hope by developing insight and tapping into their strengths and abilities. In doing so, healthier, more successful ways of coping with life's challenges can begin to emerge.

I provide empathetic support to help guide you towards the path of positive change and healing. Whether you are coping with a life transition, chronic physical or mental health issues, or family conflict, I will work with you to promote growth in your life. I have 15 years of clinical experience, the majority of which has been providing therapeutic counseling to persons coping with chronic mental health conditions. *Accepting new patients as of March 2020

As a music therapist, I address many goals typically addressed in traditional talk therapy, such as learning how to deal with difficult emotions, use new coping skills, and connect with others in order to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. Although talking is a big part of music therapy, music allows me to create an experience rather than a purely cognitive discussion. This can be a powerful path to healing. It doesn't matter if you have never played music before in your life. The music is my job -- your job is just to show up and be open to the experience. Your openness may be the best indicator of a good match with me.

I have been assisting people to overcome depression, anxiety and to repair relationships seemingly in free-fall for more than 40 years. Because there is no shortcut to peace and well-being, treatment is open-ended, tailored to each person's unique needs. Teletherapy by computer, tablet, and smartphone is available for individual, couple, and group treatment sessions. With COVID-19, Shelter-in-Place puts even more stress on relationships and employment. Alcohol, drug use, and porn addiction can make relationships even harder. I have much experience assisting addicts to achieve a more peaceful and productive life for self and family.

It is a great honor to witness people's return to their unique expression of wholeness. The essence of my work lies in meeting you with an attitude of heartful curiosity so that you may safely explore stressors and renegotiate traumas. I utilize integrative body-based modalities incorporating latest discoveries and research in mind-body psychology that do not require reliving intense emotions or detailing painful memories. We will work to discover new resources and truths so that you may experience a newfound sense of well-being and trust in the unfolding process of your life's journey.

Allison Bunch is a Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in helping couples and families with a special interest in Law Enforcement, First Responder, and Military families. The counselor has experience helping families dealing with career issues, family stress, parent/child conflict, behavioral issues, relationship difficulties, divorce/separation, co-parenting issues, and marital dischord. The counselor offers pre-marital counseling and has also designed a pre-marital program specifically for Law Enforcement, First Responder, and Military families.

With over 15 years of experience in working with children, adolescents and families, my focus is to help my clients live healthier and happier lives; feeling confident and self-assured. I have also recently enjoyed working with adults. I have helped clients manage stressors and deal with struggles in a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, school issues, parent issues and ADHD.

Now is a hyper stressful time and you are not alone! I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and am EMDR trained. I also have experience with CBT to help with depression and anxiety. Do you feel anxious, have constant worry or feel on edge? Do you have a lack of interest, irregular sleep, fatigue, feel worthless or guilty, or an inability to concentrate? Do you fixate on past experiences, avoid certain people, places or things, or have blanks in your memory? If so, you do not have to continue to live like this, I can help.

I have been an LCSW and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor for 25+ working primarily with individuals and families experiencing substance use-related related issues. I work to normalize the process of recovery and provide the comfortable process to develop skills for self-care and connecting to peer support to find contentment in sobriety. I am currently meeting with clients by telehealth (videocall or telephone) during weekdays and in an office setting on weekends. Please feel free to reach me by email or phone.

How do you find the right therapist for you? As a practicing psychotherapist, I am committed to working with individuals that are interested in making a change in their lives. The decision to seek counseling is often a difficult decision to make. However, it is my belief that once you have made that first step in wanting and pursuing counseling, you have already moved in the direction of your own healing.

Update** I'm currently not accepting new patients until February/March, 2021** I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Trauma Practitioner (CTP) with a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. I'm also certified in mindfulness based stress reduction. I have experience working in a variety of settings to include an employee assistance program; community based services, and a residential facility for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed youth. I work with survivors of trauma and adults in individual therapy, as well as individuals who are polyamorous.

Thinking about making a change can be difficult, frightening or even exciting. I'm so glad you've decided to seek out someone to help you in this process. As a therapist I believe in working collaboratively with you to create the changes you want in your life. Many people who seek out therapy have found ways of coping that worked for a while and no longer work for them and may even be harmful. If you think you are ready to change something in your life, please call or contact me for an appointment.

I find that a genuine compassion for others and an authentic partnership with a dose of humor attached is a good formula for a healing relationship. The intent is to team up via video conference/face to face with you to address life changing events and transformations such as the current crises affecting all. Whether you are an individual, a family, an employee or organization seeking life and work balance, my philosophy is about helping people envision the place beyond any self defined limitation, healing the past and getting to know your true self. I honor diverse cultures and ages as an EMDR and Play Therapist/Sandtray expert.

I work with individuals and couples who struggle with a variety of issues including relationship problems, low self esteem, anxiety or disconnection. I help those feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns to heal and transform. This includes addressing issues related to substance use, eating problems, depression, anxiety and past or recent trauma.

What I love about counseling is that it rests on the belief that change is always possible, and that how we lived yesterday does not have to determine how we live tomorrow. No matter how dark today is, I believe that the future can be bright. My goal as a therapist is to offer a safe environment where you can grow with maximum support.

Therapy is a transformative process, It is a courageous act to enter therapy and it takes great personal strength to enter counseling. I work with my patients to foster a comfortable and safe environment, free from labels or judgments. I have experience working with families of and persons suffering from ptsd, adhd, borderline personality disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, body image disorders, and educational concerns. I am trauma informed,haveexperience working with military, first responders, law enforcement and their families.

Being a therapist since 2013, I have learned that developing a trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation for successful therapy. To foster this relationship, I use an integrative and client-centered approach to therapy. I strive to help my clients progress toward feeling calmer, feeling better equipped to manage life stressors, and achieving their overall life goals. I am an EMDRIA Certified Therapist in EMDR and EMDR Consultant in Training. I specialize in working with adults (primarily women & LGBTQ clients) who are struggling with PTSD, and anxiety.