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As a woman of color, I understand the importance of acceptance and being heard....
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As a woman of color, I understand the importance of acceptance and being heard.
Elouise Lamar is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping people. Elouise is easy to talk to and she is a good listener. She is accepting of everyone. Elouise understands some of life's circumstances are challenging. She has experience working with young adults, adult women, and men. She specializes in anger management, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship problems, stress, substance use disorders, alcohol and substance use, and trauma.
Elouise completed her Master's in Community Counseling at Argosy University. She has lived in several states and understands varying cultures and family dynamics. Her personal and professional experience allows her to support clients in making changes in their lives. She utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive behavioral interventions for substance abuse (CBI-SA), motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
Feeling alone, confused, frustrated, hurt, anxious, or sad, it takes courage and support to overcome challenges. Working with Elouise, she can help you gain insight regarding the issues you face. She is here to help you develop healthy ways to cope with your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Let her assist you on your personal growth journey. Schedule an appointment with her today.
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I like to work with people and provide them unique opportunities to grow as they journey through life....
I like to work with people and provide them unique opportunities to grow as they journey through life.
David Koepnick is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience. He specializes in working with preteens, adolescents, and adults who struggle with ADHD, anger management, anxiety, behavior problems, depression, learning disorders, relationship issues, spirituality and faith-based issues, substance abuse, technology/gaming addiction, and trauma. David also has experience working with couples and families and in community-based counseling and assessment.
David has a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University. He uses approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, Logotherapy, person-centered therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, conjoint family therapy structured family therapy, and mindfulness-based methods.
David is passionate about helping clients meet their full potential by identifying unique strengths, addressing irrational thinking, and increasing personal effectiveness and communication. Therapy can be a challenging yet rewarding journey. If you are ready to begin yours, David wants to help you get started.
*Please note, Lisa has evening and daytime hours available*Lisa Bradley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than ...
*Please note, Lisa has evening and daytime hours available*
Lisa Bradley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 13 years of experience working with teens, adults, and seniors who are struggling to cope with concerns or conditions related to anxiety, stress, depression, pregnancy-related issues, low self-esteem, women’s issues, and more.
Lisa recently became trained as a Certified Grief Specialist. Lisa is skilled in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and has received extensive training in working with veterans, children, and adolescents.
She also has training in family therapy and enjoys helping through the lens of family systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solutions-focused therapy, and expressive therapy. Additionally, Lisa sees adult patients where she has groundwork in person centered therapy as well as CBT. Typically, she follows her client where they want to go while taking the journey together, as a team.
I am very compassionate and genuine and I believe it is my job to empower people and help individuals to thrive in their current e...
I am very compassionate and genuine and I believe it is my job to empower people and help individuals to thrive in their current environment.
Mark Sherling is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia who has over 10 years of experience providing clinical assessments and therapeutic care to adolescents and adults seeking help with addiction, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship issues, and difficult life transitions.
Mark received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology and his Master's degree in Clinical Counseling from Valdosta State University. He has a long history of working closely with individuals in crisis. Mark describes his therapy style as person-centered with a focus on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). He has have found his approach to be effective in helping clients to begin exploring their lives in a supportive environment.
Mark loves being a therapist, working with a diverse variety of clients. He is passionate about assisting you or your loved ones to be able to recognize strengths, address challenges, and work towards positive growth.
As someone who was raised by U.S. immigrants, I understand and can empathize with the value and importance of an individual's enti...
As someone who was raised by U.S. immigrants, I understand and can empathize with the value and importance of an individual's entire experience, including family dynamics, community, and culture.
Noelle Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in hospital, inpatient, and residential levels of care. She is passionate about offering a non-judgmental, direct, and compassionate approach to aid clients in building resiliency and addressing their concerns in a safe and productive manner. She has experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, psychosis, and mood disorders. Noelle completed both her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Auburn University.
Noelle’s experience in inpatient hospitalization and residential care has given her the skills and knowledge to help clients navigate severe mental health concerns. She uses an integrative approach along with other techniques like reality therapy, mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
The first step, and often the hardest one, of breaking out of a dysfunctional cycle is to reach out for help. Noelle is available and ready to be an aid, ally, and guide for you on your journey to improve your mental well-being. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!
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Addiction counseling therapists at Thriveworks in Savannah, GA can help people manage their urges to use the substance or engage in the activity they’re addicted to. In addition, it can help people manage the challenges that stem from their addiction, from relationship issues to problems at work, as well as those whose addiction may stem from issues like trauma.
Addiction counseling at Thriveworks in Savannah, GA works by helping one understand the underlying causes of their addiction, teaching them coping strategies, and recognizing their specific triggers. Long-term or ongoing addiction counseling can also help to prevent relapse.
Addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs, the extent and severity of their addiction, and the problems that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in addiction counseling in the first weeks to months.
Whether you’re sipping coffee in the morning, watching Netflix at night, or heading out to the bars with friends, addictions are everywhere. In fact, our brains are actually hard-wired to form addictions.
But why can’t our brains crave healthy stuff like vegetables? It all comes down to chemistry: the chemistry in our brains and the chemistry of what we’re ingesting. Alcohol, marijuana, nicotine, and even sugar all have chemical structures that are heavily addicting.
When even your brain is working against you, is there any hope for overcoming an addiction! Thriveworks Savannah confidently says yes! Overcoming an addiction is hard, there’s no way around that. It can be an uphill battle against genes, habits, and the addiction itself. It doesn’t want to leave you, and it may stay with you far after the drugs do.
But hard and impossible are two very different things, separated by hard work, perseverance, and a good support system. The Addiction Counselors at Thriveworks Savannah have years’ worth of tools and knowledge to help you battle your addiction, and we’ll be with you every step of the way. You can gain control over your life and have peace again.
Addiction forms because of your brain’s Dopamine cycle. Dopamine is a messenger that responds to rewards. Based on the situation and other factors, your brain will release calculated amounts of dopamine. When drugs enter the equation, they produce a surge of dopamine that the brain can’t handle. The brain responds by lowering the amount of dopamine it produces in other situations.
So that “high” that makes drugs so addicting is just a surge of dopamine- the feel-good molecule! When drugs become a norm in your life, the brain begins to rely on the drug-produced dopamine high. It produces less dopamine on its own. Now, you can’t feel good without the drug, and addiction forms.
It can feel like you have no control, and that is incredibly frightening! Thriveworks Savannah Addiction and Substance Abuse counselors are here to help you gain back that control. Struggling with an addiction is not a personal flaw or weakness. Your brain is relying on the wrong feel-good stimulus, but we can remind it of a healthier source.
Researchers coined the term neuroplasticity. Basically, your brain is never stuck in a state. Just like how an addiction can mold it, counseling and other techniques can shape it back to a healthy brain. That is the end goal of a Thriveworks Savannah Addiction Counseling session.
It can be difficult to know when your drug use has gotten too far. It’s easy to rationalize it. Some of the lies we can convince ourselves include:
When do we draw the line? Tolerance levels are the strength and frequency in which you can use a drug before addiction takes hold. It is different for everyone! One person may start to have a problem after one or two usages. It may take someone else five or six for the same drug. As a general rule, if you or a loved one has had even the passing concern, it’s worth talking to someone about potential options. Even if you decide counseling isn’t the right path, you’ll be looking out for yourself. Thriveworks Savannah is one option that can help you heal and grow into a life you’re proud of, a happy and fulfilling one.
The quicker someone reaches out, the easier and quicker the recovery process. Some signs that may warn of an addiction include:
Different symptoms exist for different people, drugs, tolerance levels, and many other factors. So, this is not a comprehensive list! Thriveworks Savannah Addiction Counselors understand how terrifying and isolating an addiction can be. But your situation is not hopeless! Support and some professional guidance can be powerful tools along the path to recovery.
You are so much more than your addiction. Your passions, goals, and outside struggles are all parts that make up who you are. Thriveworks Savannah understands the importance of looking at all of you as we recover from addiction.
A lot of the time, addiction brings with it depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and a host of other problems that you deserve to be free of. We’ll address these co-morbid issues as well in an Addiction Counseling session.
Of course, even if it was depression driving the drug use in the first place, the addiction can’t be rooted out the same way depression can. So, we will also work on breaking the habit of addiction and remolding your brain to a healthy state.
Finally, an addiction counseling session at Thriveworks Savannah will always be unique to you. Because you are a unique human being who deserves a unique counseling plan!
Addiction can make it seem like everything you are is centered around this drug. But that’s just another one of its clever lies. You deserve the chance to discover more parts of you and to do so healthily. Thriveworks Savannah is excited to walk beside you as we fight for the freedom you deserve.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Savannah is located near E Broad St and E Congress St, off President St. It is just around the corner from Mother Mathilda Beasley Park and a short distance from the Savannah River.
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