Trauma is a life-changing event, and we aim to help you make sense of past life experiences and overcome hardships. Couples therapy can be hard work, but each time you try using a new skill, hope starts to build whether or not you've succeeded. I offer a natural, integrative approach for anxiety therapy that helps identify and address the many factors that contribute to anxiety symptoms.
We are excited to be able to offer Telehealth Services or Video Therapy using HIPAA compliant Zoom Telehealth Software.
We are excited to be able to offer Telehealth Services or Video Therapy using HIPAA compliant Zoom Telehealth Software.
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In 1986, I began working in the field of mental health and addictions.
Since that time, I've worked in psychiatric hospitals, chemical dependency units and freestanding residential treatment centers treating addictions mental health, substance use disorders and process addictions.
I began my private practice in Denton in 1997.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and supervise counselors who hold a temporary license until they become fully licensed as an LPC, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a Certified EMDR Therapist.
Since that time, I've worked in psychiatric hospitals, chemical dependency units and freestanding residential treatment centers treating addictions mental health, substance use disorders and process addictions.
I began my private practice in Denton in 1997.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and supervise counselors who hold a temporary license until they become fully licensed as an LPC, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a Certified EMDR Therapist.
Avery has been a key member in clinical teams treating addiction and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
She knows that when you are struggling with addiction, family issues, shame, any other mental health issues, you are not able to be at your best.
She knows that when a client's life gets stressful, their best qualities can get lost pretty quickly!
She helps individuals regain their sense of self and mastery to navigate life on life's terms.
Avery will give you the tools and lead you through the hard work of redefining yourself and letting go of what is no longer effective in your life.
She knows that when you are struggling with addiction, family issues, shame, any other mental health issues, you are not able to be at your best.
She knows that when a client's life gets stressful, their best qualities can get lost pretty quickly!
She helps individuals regain their sense of self and mastery to navigate life on life's terms.
Avery will give you the tools and lead you through the hard work of redefining yourself and letting go of what is no longer effective in your life.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a clinically proven methodology for reprocessing distressing memories in an expedited manner.
If it could be renamed, it would most likely be called Bilateral Stimulation Therapy.
This is because both hemispheres of the brain are being stimulated through the use of different stimuli i.e, a comfortable alternating tone in each ear or gentle alternating vibrating discs that can be easily held in each palm of the hand.
Some clinicians utilize a horizontal light bar that delivers a LED light that easily sweeps back and forth across the field of vision while the client follows with their eyes.
If it could be renamed, it would most likely be called Bilateral Stimulation Therapy.
This is because both hemispheres of the brain are being stimulated through the use of different stimuli i.e, a comfortable alternating tone in each ear or gentle alternating vibrating discs that can be easily held in each palm of the hand.
Some clinicians utilize a horizontal light bar that delivers a LED light that easily sweeps back and forth across the field of vision while the client follows with their eyes.
Is your mood down to a point that you can't shake it?
Trouble sleeping?
Have you lost interest in activities that you once enjoyed?
Feeling guilty, worthless and that your self-esteem is low?
Don't have the energy to do anything?
Having problems concentrating?
Have you lost your appetite or eating more than you tend to?
Move around sluggishly? Feeling apathetic?
Worse, are you thinking about suicide?
These are all signs of depression.
If properly diagnosed, your depression can be treated with specific therapy and possibly medication.
Trouble sleeping?
Have you lost interest in activities that you once enjoyed?
Feeling guilty, worthless and that your self-esteem is low?
Don't have the energy to do anything?
Having problems concentrating?
Have you lost your appetite or eating more than you tend to?
Move around sluggishly? Feeling apathetic?
Worse, are you thinking about suicide?
These are all signs of depression.
If properly diagnosed, your depression can be treated with specific therapy and possibly medication.
This is a great quote for most people who slip into some normal worry from time to time.
However, this does not help you if you suffer from an anxiety disorder.
People who struggle with this disorder cannot simply turn it off and move on.
They are not people who have temporary worry or fear.
Anxiety disorders impact our relationships, our job, and our schoolwork and more.
They cause significant distress and/or impairment that interferes with many areas of our life.
Social anxiety interferes with normal routines related to social life, school, work or other activities.
However, this does not help you if you suffer from an anxiety disorder.
People who struggle with this disorder cannot simply turn it off and move on.
They are not people who have temporary worry or fear.
Anxiety disorders impact our relationships, our job, and our schoolwork and more.
They cause significant distress and/or impairment that interferes with many areas of our life.
Social anxiety interferes with normal routines related to social life, school, work or other activities.
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