Make An Appointment The appropriate use of the word “addiction” is a hotly debated conversation among mental health professionals and researchers.   Initially, widespread addiction was used to describe an intense focus on using a certain substance(s) (Nicotine, Alcohol, Opioids, Methamphetamine, Cocaine), to the point where the person’s ability to function in day-to-day life becomes impaired.  […]

Make An Appointment In my professional career, I have worked with hundreds of children, teens, and adults with ADHD. It’s one of the more treatable mental health conditions that can lead to positive outcomes. If left untreated, life can get messy. ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is also known as ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder.

Make An Appointment Early fall 2008. My brother-in-law and sister-in-law called from California and in the course of the conversation talked about how blessed they felt that they had been asked by local church leaders to go door to door campaigning for Prop 8, a proposition banning same-sex marriage in their state.  I felt sick, but I stayed

Make An Appointment Converting to a new religion is a difficult and sometimes seemingly daunting process. It is common for many people who convert to experience an initial “honeymoon” phase — spiritual experiences have been wonderful to feel, and new community has been welcome and life-changing. As time passes, however, the adjustments and expectations can