I was inspired to name my business SPEAK counseling services because I truly believe that untreated mental health and substance abuse dependence stems from our inability to understand how it is our mind, emotions, and body is trying to speak to us. Similar to when we stub our pinky toe and we get a shot of pain ; our body will send us symptoms of anxiety, depression, recurrent dreams etc in an effort to communicate pain/discomfort. Since mental/emotional pain is a foreign and misunderstood language we often lean on behaviors that sooth It quickly (e.g addiction) this increases anxiety/depression as the pain is never truly managed. I strive to educate my patients (via CBT & DBT techniques), that the mind, our emotions, our feelings (because there is a difference) , and these physical reactions are not present to hurt us, but to inform us that a need is not being met. After 5-8 sessions you should be clear on what next steps to take in order for behaviors, thoughts, habits to break If you are someone who is unsure of where to start you can always reach out for a free consultation. For some this can be a vulnerable and uncomfortable process. To you I say it takes being uncomfortable today to find comfort in tomorrow. For those who feel motivated and are looking for additional support, I welcome you and again thank you for considering Me