Healthy sexuality is our objective in sexual addiction. Sex is an integral and balanced part of life experience. Sexual behaviors become problematic when they violate vows and values, are dishonest, harmful to others, put you at risk, diminishes your joy in life, act as a barrier filled with shame, self-contempt, and isolation. Sexual health creates intimacy and closeness, characterized by trust, respect, joy and safety. Sexual health can be achieved by sex addicts in recovery. The trauma and addiction model identifies the trauma and internal system that underwrites addiction and does not view problematic behavior as moral failure.

Children can be exposed to multiple sources of discomfort. It's not unusual for children who are experiencing discomfort for it to show up in their behavior, handling adjustments, or in their ability to self-regulate. This might look like the child experiencing anxiety, sadness, anger, lack of social connection, etc. My goal is for children to leave my practice with the skills to believe in their abilities, interact effectively and meaningfully with others, regulate emotions, and ultimately be more adaptable and flexible to the events of life.

ONLINE COUNSELING AVAILABLE Therapy is where you can say the words that aren't allowed to be said. While I see clients who are struggling with a variety of issues (depression; anxiety; relationship difficulties; and questions of meaning, purpose, and self), I specialize in working with those who have experienced religious trauma - those who have been deeply hurt by the messages they received as part of their religious experience and have not felt the freedom to tell their story. Clergy and laity alike need space to express and reflect upon their hurt, their sadness, their anger, their disappointment, and their doubts.

Need to talk to someone but don't know where to start? Start here! Marriage, parenting, life transitions, anxiety, and eating disorders are just a few topics discussed in my office. Sometimes the focus of therapy is to resolve current problems and other times the focus is long standing non productive patterns. When we stop taking care of ourselves and live according to other people's expectations, we lose our true self. By working with you in a positive and accepting environment, My practical, interactive style can help you discover the root(s) of your discontent and/or overwhelm and help you find healing and resolution.

My practice is client centered, directed at meeting a person exactly where they are at on their current journey. It is a strength based approach and I am committed to cultivating and highlighting the resources one has within themselves to increase resiliency, balance, and joy.

If you are an adult or teenager struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma issues, self-esteem, and/or setting boundaries, I would love to help you. Couples with relational stress are welcome as I enjoy and have experience in marital/couples therapy and helping relationships succeed. Currently, I lead the Healthy Relationships group at Synergy Counseling Center. I have recently been trained in EMDR to assist clients with reduction in trauma-related symptoms resulting in overall healing. DBT is one of my specialties and I have assisted clients with learning these skills individually or in a group setting.

I work with individuals with a wide range of concerns. My clinical specialties and interests include disordered eating, body image, obesity and weight loss, LGBTQ, gender identity, phase of life transitions, grief/loss, relationships, assertive communication, issues related to trauma/adverse life experiences, holistic health and wellness, self-compassion, and promoting self-awareness and insight. My background includes significant experience in the delivery of behavioral health care including individual psychotherapy and inpatient, intensive-outpatient, and outpatient groups. In addition to my experience with psychotherapy services, I also complete psychological assessments, provide supervision to pre-doctoral psychology interns, and consultation services.

***Accepting New Clients*** Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are the challenges of life becoming too much? Is excessive worry keeping you up at night? Life can present a host of challenges. When it does, it is important to have the support of a skilled professional who can help you navigate life's difficulties. I have experience and education working with a variety of individuals in many different environments.

My clients are successful, highly-motivated professionals who find that certain areas of life are becoming unmanageable. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT®) specializing in sex/porn addictions, partners of sex addicts, multiple addictions, trauma, abuse, and PTSD. I trained under Patrick Carnes at the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). Under Dan Allender I earned an advanced counseling certificate in trauma-focused narrative therapy. Addiction, abuse and trauma are viewed as symptoms rather than defining characteristics. I seek an approach to recovery that embraces positive, proactive, sustainable change.

I look forward to working with clients whose life path may have created difficulties for them that has led them not be the best of who they can be. Each individual's path may have been sprinkled with physical or emotional abuse, neglect, assault, grief and loss, domestic violence, marital or parental discord or a myriad of other situations. Sometimes these life paths create in my clients a feeling of hopeless and loss of self-worth, sometimes these path end with someone needing to determine a plan to leave an unsafe living situation. Sometimes these paths lead to turning to substances and illegal drugs to cope with the internal turmoil and pain. It is my privlege to work with clients to help them identify and bring forth the best of who they are and what they want for their life, their family and their future through their own individual strengths.

Are you someone who likes to help or care for others? I love to "help the helper." I have a special interest in working with those in the helping professions, including (but not limited to) teachers, therapists, and medical professionals. Unfortunately, those who strive to care for or help others often fall short with their own self-care.

I believe in the power of connection and that we are all capable of positive change and growth, through compassion, vulnerability and awareness. My passion lies in working with individuals, couples and families who are dealing with the impact of substance use and/or mental health issues including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief and loss, to name a few.

My name is Denniese Dysart and my goal is to provide a casual and welcoming atmosphere while assisting you to find your own path in personal discovery and wellness. On this course I will help you identify and cope more effectively with problems in daily living and to deal with inner conflicts which may disrupt your ability to function effectively. A very important aspect of counseling is the relationship that builds between the client and the counselor. This may be the only time and place where you can take front and center stage, be actually “heard”, and be in the presence of someone who is non-judgmental.

I work primarily with adults and married couples. I have recently been trained in EMDR therapy to help those who have experienced trauma. I have worked extensively with couples in crisis. I also have expertise in working with people coming out of abusive relationships. I have helped clients in developing a sense of identity, boundaries, self-care, and holistic well-being. I have helped people work through processes of forgiveness, grief, eating disorder and addictions recovery, and abuse and trauma healing. Clients have expressed that I create a safe place and share practical tools toward change.

[100% ONLINE SERVICES] Are you someone who is highly responsive to the needs of others, but you struggle with feeling at ease & prioritizing your own self-care & boundaries? Have you been described as introverted or sensitive? Struggled with codependency, burnout, or overwhelm? If so, I am glad you are here! You deserve a place of refuge that's just for you (i.e. therapy).

I have been in private practice for 33 years and see individuals, families, adolescents and children. I believe people have the ability to make positive changes in their lives, given the tools to have better coping skills, enhanced self esteem, guidance with problem areas, and changing patterns of behaving and thinking, No matter how difficult the situation may seem, there is always a solution.

Are you feeling your anxiety rise with each day as our world navigates it's way through the Coronavirus? I provide counseling for anxiety and depression through telehealth. You do not need to leave your home to receive compassionate, empathic assistance. I am here to help you. I have experience working with women, men and teens with depression, anxiety and trauma including childhood issues that continue to influence their present life. If you are looking for relief and tools to help you have a better life, give me call. I am currently offering a $10.00 discount for telehealth clients.

As an experienced psychologist, my approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve problems and long-standing patterns. The way surgeons use a scalpel and a dentist uses a drill, I use psychological testing and a therapeutic relationship to help create change for each of my patients. Research shows that around 85% of what makes counseling effective is how the patient feels about their therapist. If you think that your doctor cares about you and knows what he/she is talking about; then 85% of the time, you will have positive results.

We work very closely with clients that are dealing with both mental health and substance use disorders. We work with people in all walks of life. We assist those that are currently in reentry from being incarcerated. We work with first responders that are dealing with grief or trauma as I am a former law enforcement officer.

As a Reg Nurse and a Licensed Clinical SW I have made it my life's goal to help people; first from a medical perspective and now from a mental health perspective. My goal is to help people recover from anxiety, depression or relationship issues while gathering the tools to move through any difficult period of their life. Helping individuals and couples develop the skills to maintain balance in their life, to make healthy choices in the midst of chaos and to live a life that maximizes their potential. I look forward to meeting individuals where they are, and then, by setting goals and working toward them, improving their lives.