is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and believes change is possible for every individual who is courageous and honest with themselves. She offers compassion and empathy for all her clients. She as seen clients succeed through many psychological issues including but not limited to: anxiety (Generalized Anxiety, OCD, Panic, PTSD, Phobias, Hoarding), depression (clinical, suicidal […]
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions). With obsessive-compulsive disorder, you may realize that your obsessions aren’t reasonable, and you may try to ignore them or stop them. But that only increases your distress and anxiety. Ultimately, you feel driven […]
Eating disorders are a group of serious conditions in which you’re so preoccupied with food and weight that you can often focus on little else. The main types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder. Eating disorders can cause serious physical problems, and at their most severe can even be life-threatening. […]
A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that develops for no apparent reason and that triggers severe physical reactions. Panic attacks can be very frightening. When panic attacks occur, you might think you’re losing control, having a heart attack or even dying. You may have only one or two panic attacks in […]
Compulsive sexual behavior — sometimes called hypersexuality, hypersexual disorder, nymphomania or sexual addiction — is an obsession with sexual thoughts, feelings or behaviors that affects your health, job, relationships or other parts of your life. Compulsive sexual behavior may involve a normally enjoyable sexual experience that becomes an obsession. Or compulsive sexual behavior may involve […]
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Hoarding is the excessive collection of items, along with the inability to discard them. Hoarding often creates such cramped living conditions that homes may be filled to capacity, with only narrow pathways winding through stacks of clutter. Some people also collect animals, keeping dozens or hundreds of pets often in unsanitary conditions. Hoarding, also called […]
Your adopted child commonly faces some emotional and developmental issues that an not common in non-adopted children. This is the case whether your child was placed at birth or was in extended foster care. It also is true whether or not your child is from a different race, culturally heritage, or country. Needing outside help […]
When new love is found, and with great intentions a new family is formed with children from both partners, it can be quite hard for the parents and children involved. Problems can surface in many ways in New Formed Families. Often it is hard enough becoming a step parent, and to create a role the step parent is going to play within the life […]
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Many people who go through traumatic events have difficulty adjusting and coping for a while. But with time and taking care of yourself, such […]