*NOT accepting new clients until May.* My specialty is helping clients notice old patterns that keep them stuck. Once we accept & understand our experience, then we can work towards change. Most people may not realize the root cause of their constant worry, panic or sadness, that's why I'm here to help so we can both discover what's holding you back from feeling healthy. CBT, mindfulness, EMDR & psychodynamic therapy are approaches that can help us become aware of areas that keep us stuck. Healing our hurts opens us to new ways of thinking & responding to life, inviting us to notice possibilities rather than limitations.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed addiction counselor, my multidimensional, private practice is designed to provide you with a safe, effective, and tailor-made approach to your unique therapeutic needs. Utilizing a combination of holistic psychotherapy, family-systems coaching & marriage, and family education, I help individuals, couples, and families build strong relational bonds, heal deep emotional woundedness, and strengthen the family unit in a private, discreet, and cozy, home-like setting. If you are ready to start your transformational journey to health, happiness, and wholeness, give me a call.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in individual therapy and provides psychological evaluations to adolescents and adults. I have been trained to work with a variety mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood symptoms, adjustment issues, grief and loss, and life transitions. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental and collaborative environment to help develop skills to manage stressors and immediate difficulties, while also exploring and changing underlying factors that facilitates long-term change.

A common phrase I hear is "I just feel stuck." The people who say that know there is something better out there, but they don't know how to move in that direction. My role is to help you better understand yourself and make the most of who you want to be. Many people reach out because their lives seem to lack meaning, they don't feel worthwhile, they find some challenges overwhelming, or they just don't seem to feel joy from their relationships or activities. That's where we begin the work.

My top priority is to provide a safe and nurturing counseling environment where my clients feel supported as they learn and grow. I blend several different counseling techniques together in a manner that fits each client's specific needs. Through careful listening and understanding, I guide my clients in examining their current and past attitudes, feelings, beliefs, thoughts, and choices and collaborate with each client to determine how these are affecting their day-to-day lives. Together, we create a plan to work through these issues, and I challenge and support my clients as they make positive choices and changes.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16+ years experience working with survivors of abuse, military soldiers & their families, war veterans, adults of all ages and adolescents. I strive to provide exceptional services to my clients through utilizing a holistic approach of understanding an individual's needs. The services that are provided are tailored to the needs of each client with the goal of using the most comfortable approach possible. If you are interested in improving your interpersonal relationships, work/academic performance, seeking solutions to specific problems or improving coping skills, please visit LaurelHicksTherapy.com

Does it seem your past is running your life? Feeling down, anxious, out of control? Grieving that overwhelms you? Unwanted behaviors or Busy Brain? Whether you are wanting to eliminate symptoms, talk through concerns or add healthier ways of addressing relationships, you can enrich your life. Good news. Neuroscience and new therapies may decrease or eliminate your symptoms in a shorter period of time than with past therapies. In a soothing environment we can work toward your goals.

Feeling overwhelmed by your moods? Trying to break free of past issues? Are you a parent of a child with mental health/special needs seeking help for them/ or yourself? Are you isolated in unwanted habits that drain energy and resources? Are you dying for someone to ask if you are Okay, but worried about how you would react? High levels of stress are the root of countless mental health concerns. A reset for you and/or your child is possible. We can discuss concerns including Depression, Anxiety, Irritability, Impulsivity, Trauma, Substance Abuse, Pain and Stress Management.

People come to me when they have reached a breaking point. Some feel trapped in a high stress job, caregiver role, or difficult relationship. Some feel unsupported and alone in their personal or professional lives. Others feel overwhelmed, checked-out, cynical, and stuck. Right now, COVID-19 is complicating problems that may have already been present. The stress of this virus may be bringing up concerns that you thought you had already overcome. Or, you may be experiencing completely new challenges.

I have extensive experience working with a wide range of families, couples, children and individuals. Using a variety of therapeutic methods, I work closely with my clients to increase self-awareness, confidence and feel empowered to make the necessary steps toward healthy communication and understanding of themselves and their family dynamics. As an ordained minister, I believe that faith and spirituality can be found in all aspects of one's life. For those interested, I can help explore how faith and spirituality has played a role in their life, family and relationships regardless of religious beliefs, traditions or affiliations.

As we navigate through life, we might experience hardships, loss, change and growth. My goal in therapy is to promote that growth. Through learning about ourselves we can begin to overcome struggles, accept change and begin to live in a different way. Whether you are a teenage girl experiencing self-doubt or a woman searching for your calling in life, I am here to help guide you on that journey.

Are you feeling stuck? Does your anxiety and sadness continue to worsen? Do you feel overwhelmed most days? Tamara is very passionate about helping others achieve their goals. Her holistic approach aides clients in recognizing their strengths. She uses humor and compassion to reflect obstacles that sometimes a client’s environment or even themselves unconsciously create. Tamara can help you get unstuck. For some, they may even feel like they know intellectually what to do but have trouble taking action. You may be feel like you are shutting down. This is where Tamara comes in; to help you Build the Bridge to your success.

Are you looking for someone to help you make sense of the changes and challenges life brings? I believe every individual holds the key to the solution that is right for them. Empowering individuals to let go of self-criticism, create realistic expectations, and remove the barriers that are keeping them stuck is a process I believe in.

NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Welcome to the start of your recovery journey. You may be feeling as though you’re alone and nobody else could possibly understand how you feel. Perhaps you’ve done therapy before and are going through another wave of pain. Depression, anxiety, grief/loss, relationship issues, distressing memories, constant negative mood, and avoiding problems may be just a few issues you’re struggling to overcome. I’m so glad you’re open to self-discovery and to work through these challenges.

While we would all like to feel a sense of trust, love, adequacy, protection, and belonging in our lives; we often hit periods where one or more of these basic human needs are struggling. We may imagine how we thought our lives would go only to find ourselves on a path we did not intend to take. The above can lead us to feeling out of balance and perhaps anxious or depressed. My services are only offered through teletherapy via the zoom application.

I offer a compassionate, respectful environment to help my clients resolve problems, discover strengths, and enhance behavior and relationships. I have experience working with adolescents, individuals, couples and families helping to deal with life's stressors and transitions. My approach is flexible and customized to each person and I believe behavioral adjustments are strong in influencing positive change as to our thoughts and feelings. I have interests in helping people with anxiety and depression, relational issues and trauma, such as sexual abuse, infertility and post-traumatic stress syndrome.

Each person's journey in life is different and has its own unique challenges. These challenges can serve as opportunities for personal growth and positive change. I have a fervor for helping clients through emotional challenges and guiding them towards hope and a stronger sense of self. Through adequate support and effective interventions, the therapy process can facilitate much healing and growth.

There are many reasons why someone might want to come to therapy. Are you feeling sad, worried, irritable or angry most of the time? Maybe it just feels hard to regulate your mood. You may have experienced trauma. You could be going through a difficult time in your life due to stress, grief or life changes. Your relationships with your friends or responsibilities at school might feel overwhelming or hard to manage. If you're a parent, you might notice these changes in your child or teen. Any of these situations can leave you feeling lonely, stuck or hopeless. I am here to help provide compassion, hope and trauma-informed care.

Talk therapy can be a powerful and transformative experience. When I get asked, “What should I look for in a therapist?” My response includes that you want to have a sense the psychotherapist you are sitting with is striving to understand you as a dynamic & complex person, and that you are being treated as such. To this end, as a psychologist-psychotherapist, my work is tailored to the needs of each unique individual. While symptoms of states such as anxiety and depression may be of commonality to many individuals with whom I work, the meanings of these symptoms vary tremendously from person to person. (https://drmishevski.com/)