Substance Use Therapists in Danville, VA

The two most important factors in effective psychotherapy are finding the right person with whom you can connect and knowing that the therapy is geared to your unique needs. My 45 years of counseling have taught me therapy is most effective when we work together. Therapy is a cooperative effort. I want to identify your strengths and apply them to your problems. If you have a history of trauma, I have found that EMDR therapy is the most effective way to treat trauma and am excited to offer this therapy.

Whether you are struggling with addiction or relapse, anxiety or depression, stress, self-image, family issues, past or present traumas, you are not alone. No one should suffer in silence. Acknowledging there is a problem and seeking help is half the battle.

Psychology and the human mind have been of interest to me from a young age. Growing up in a multicultural household, as well as life experience makes it easy for me to relate to individuals and families from all walks of life. Therapy can help uncover the underlying causes of worries and fears, learn how to relax, look at situations in a new, less frightening way, and develop better coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills in an effort to elicit behavioral change. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused Therapy, to fit my client’s needs.

If only life came with a manual, then we wouldn’t need “leaders” to guide us, educate us, motivate us, and encourage us. Life would be perfect with blue skies and no worries. Well unfortunately it doesn’t and sometimes our worlds get cloudy, and we need a extra level of support to guide us through this journey of life. Sometimes change can be uncomfortable especially when you are vulnerable, but knowing that you need help is the first step to the healing process (So great job and kudos to you).

CHANGING LIVES THERAPEUTIC SERVICE is dedicated to providing the highest quality clinical services to assist individuals with reaching their fullest potentials. We at Changing Lives provides service to the following individuals: child, adolescents, adults, geriatric and the LGBTQ populations. Our staff consist of highly qualified. experienced and knowledgeable Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (Associates)and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (Associates). Our licensed staff provide both community based and remote counseling.

I am currently a Supervisee of Social Work with over 21 years of experience working with adults, children and couples. I have a vast knowledge of mental health as it relates to individuals, disadvantaged populations, groups and couples. My specialty also surrounds social work, child protective services, Foster care juvenile justice systems and special education. My Job is My Passion, My Ministry. I too have experienced difficult life situations, trauma and grief. I didn’t start my life with all of these titles. I had to work hard for each one of them. Through every challenge, every struggle, every stumbling block, and every failure.

Our goal in therapy is to help you improve coping skills. We will help you identify current and past stressors. We will learn to talk about feelings rather than internalizing feelings, thereby, decreasing your risk of becoming sick. Verbalizing your goals can prevent you from “acting out” our feelings; “What We Say & What We Do Will Match Up.” We live in a stressful, fast paced, changing world with constant losses daily; no wonder we all feel anxious. Psychotherapy can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves & others. Being conscious of patterns in our lives can be one of the first steps towards change.

We all hope for what is best for ourselves, but uncontrolled events will happen and when it does it may seem like a setback. Some circumstances can be overcome in solidarity, but others may hinder the way we view ourselves, those around us, and our overall outlook on life. I am optimistic that life’s challenges can be overcome, but an important question to ask oneself, “Can I do it alone?” I strongly believe that therapy can help bring awareness to and help conquer the mental strain such events may bring. With the use of a evidence-based treatment modalities, therapy can assist in unlocking mental clarity to handle what lies ahead.

Life is a course of obstacles that requires a course of healing. Where are you in your healing journey? Perhaps you’re in the beginning, middle, or waver between different stages leaving you feeling stuck. How often are you comfortable in sharing your adversities and how they impact you? Doing this can be very intimidating due to fear of judgment and other vulnerabilities. Taking the first step in seeking help is a significant act of bravery. Our hope is that you allow Compassion Healthcare, Inc. to join you in your courageous healing process.

I am a licensed therapist / clinical social worker who has worked with a large number of individuals in a variety of settings for almost 40 years. I believe therapy is a collaborative process and would be happy to help you find another, better way forward. I have expertise in working with adolescents, adults, parents, families and couples. I work well with members of the LGBTQ community and have been an HIV+ partner notification counselor in the past. I combine compassionate listening, humor and expertise with a no nonsense approach. Together, we will resolve your concerns, free you up to find emotional balance and your own path.