Thank you for viewing my web site. My name is Cheryl Lacoste. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. I believe that for counseling to be successful there has to be a good working relationship between the counselor and client. I know that for someone coming into counseling there can be feelings of vulnerability and fear.
I provide a compassionate, caring, nonjudgmental, trusting and peaceful environment in which my clients feel safe to be open and honest. I would love to have the opportunity to walk with you on your journey of personal discovery, change, healing and growth. I have experience working with clients with many issues including but not limited to: abuse, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and communication problems.
I believe that every client is unique so I use a variety of theoretical approaches. I do place an emphasis on person centered and cognitive behavioral therapy. I have a special interest and experience in working with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
I provide a compassionate, caring, nonjudgmental, trusting and peaceful environment in which my clients feel safe to be open and honest. I would love to have the opportunity to walk with you on your journey of personal discovery, change, healing and growth. I have experience working with clients with many issues including but not limited to: abuse, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and communication problems.
I believe that every client is unique so I use a variety of theoretical approaches. I do place an emphasis on person centered and cognitive behavioral therapy. I have a special interest and experience in working with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
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Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder.
It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working.
To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks.
Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause and/or that do not ease even with treatment.
Not everyone who is depressed experiences every symptom.
It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working.
To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks.
Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause and/or that do not ease even with treatment.
Not everyone who is depressed experiences every symptom.
Everyone feels anxious now and then.
It's a normal emotion.
Many people feel nervous when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or making an important decision.
This type of disorder is a serious mental illness.
For people who have one, worry and fear are constant and overwhelming, and can be disabling.
But with treatment, many people can manage those feelings and get back to a fulfilling life.
People with this condition have feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning.
It's a normal emotion.
Many people feel nervous when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or making an important decision.
This type of disorder is a serious mental illness.
For people who have one, worry and fear are constant and overwhelming, and can be disabling.
But with treatment, many people can manage those feelings and get back to a fulfilling life.
People with this condition have feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning.
Problem drinking that becomes severe is given the medical diagnosis of "alcohol use disorder" or AUD.
Approximately 7.2 percent or 17 million adults in the United States ages 18 and older had an AUD in 2012.
This includes 11.2 million men and 5.7 million women.
Adolescents can be diagnosed with an AUD as well, and in 2012, an estimated 855,000 adolescents ages 12-17 had an AUD.
To be diagnosed with an AUD, individuals must meet certain criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
Approximately 7.2 percent or 17 million adults in the United States ages 18 and older had an AUD in 2012.
This includes 11.2 million men and 5.7 million women.
Adolescents can be diagnosed with an AUD as well, and in 2012, an estimated 855,000 adolescents ages 12-17 had an AUD.
To be diagnosed with an AUD, individuals must meet certain criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
Many people don't understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs.
They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to.
In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting usually takes more than good intentions or a strong will.
Drugs change the brain in ways that make quitting hard, even for those who want to.
Fortunately, researchers know more than ever about how drugs affect the brain and have found treatments that can help people recover from drug addiction and lead productive lives.
They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to.
In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting usually takes more than good intentions or a strong will.
Drugs change the brain in ways that make quitting hard, even for those who want to.
Fortunately, researchers know more than ever about how drugs affect the brain and have found treatments that can help people recover from drug addiction and lead productive lives.
You feel on edge.
Nightmares keep coming back.
Sudden noises make you jump.
You're staying at home more and more.
Could you have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
If you have experienced severe trauma or a life-threatening event - whether during a time of war or in a noncombat situation - you may develop symptoms of posttraumatic stress, or what is commonly known as PTSD.
Maybe during the event you felt as if your life or the lives of others were in danger or that you had no control over what was happening.
Nightmares keep coming back.
Sudden noises make you jump.
You're staying at home more and more.
Could you have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
If you have experienced severe trauma or a life-threatening event - whether during a time of war or in a noncombat situation - you may develop symptoms of posttraumatic stress, or what is commonly known as PTSD.
Maybe during the event you felt as if your life or the lives of others were in danger or that you had no control over what was happening.
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