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Working several years with clients who have endured trauma, it is not uncommon to feel yourself comparing your past experiences wi...
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Working several years with clients who have endured trauma, it is not uncommon to feel yourself comparing your past experiences with other people's past experiences.
Megan Learned is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado. Over the past 3 years, Megan has worked with active duty military members in a partial hospitalization program (PHP) setting. Mostly conducting work with those who have trauma, depression, anxiety, and/or suicidal tendencies.
Megan obtained her Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University. Her counseling approaches include dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), solution-focused therapy, and goal-setting. She also focuses on skill-building, including adjusting to post-military life, family dynamics, and overcoming depressive symptoms.
Megan takes pride in being able to take an eclectic approach to meet each individual or family's specific needs. She will create a personalized treatment plan that'll best help you. Schedule an appointment today.
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I'm here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences together....
I'm here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences together.
Cheryl Vossekuil is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LADC) with more than 27 years of experience in the mental health field. She believes that her purpose is to help people find peace and happiness. Cheryl has had extensive experience helping clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
Cheryl has a Ph.D. in English from Michigan State University and holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado. She uses various treatment approaches, including motivation interviewing, thought field therapy (TFT), and brief solution-focused therapy (BSFT).
As your counselor, Cheryl will provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you may express your feelings, explore your challenges and engage in healing. Please feel free to reach out to her whenever you are ready to begin. Cheryl is ready to listen.
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Cannabis use disorder counseling from our Thriveworks therapists in Colorado Springs can help people manage their urges to use cannabis. In addition, it can help people manage the challenges that stem from their cannabis use disorder, from relationship issues to problems at work, as well as those that their disorder may stem from, like trauma.
Cannabis use disorder counseling works by helping one understand the underlying causes of their disorder, teaching them coping strategies, and recognizing their specific triggers. Long-term or ongoing cannabis use disorder counseling can also help to prevent relapse.
Cannabis use disorder counseling at Thriveworks Colorado Springs, CO is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of cannabis use disorder counseling in Colorado Springs depends on the individual’s needs, the extent and severity of their disorder, and the problems that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in cannabis use disorder counseling in the first weeks to months.
The truth is, up to 30% of people who use cannabis will develop a cannabis use disorder (CUD). People who begin using cannabis, or marijuana as teenagers are 4 to 7 times more likely to develop cannabis use disorder than adults. Keeping these statics in mind is important when using cannabis medically or for pleasure. When used legally and effectively, it can be something that enhances life. On the other hand, when using it more often and in greater quantities than intended, problems may arise. In this case, a person may want to cut back on their use or quit completely. In these cases, some people may find it helpful to have professional support.
The therapists at Thriveworks Colorado Springs treat Cannabis Use Disorder and have helped many people detox and live without weed.
Cannabis is derived from the dried flowering tops, leaves, stems, and seeds of the Cannabis sativa (hemp) plant. It has been used for hundreds of years by humans for fiber (hemp), seed oils, seed, medical treatment, and recreationally. The key psychoactive substance is THC (delta-9-tetrahydro-cannabinol). The THC acts on brain cell receptors, cannabinoids, to alter the neurotransmitter release, resulting in pain relief.
In addition to pain relief, people use cannabis to treat different types of medical conditions. Cannabis is similar to alcohol in that not all use is harmful or addictive. Many people use it in a legal and safe manner.
Symptoms of cannabis use disorder include:
There are several factors that may influence a person’s risk at developing cannabis use disorder:
When googling “marijuana detox” or something similar, many sites come up. Clearly, detoxing is a common problem and people are seeking help with it. The truth is, detoxing is only one part, the first part, of treating an addiction, regardless of the severity. And, detoxing is difficult! It can take a while, since the THC is stored in fat cells. Because this can be challenging, therapy will equip and empower people with coping strategies, to endure the withdrawal symptoms and alter their lifestyle to live without using weed.
Therapy will also allow people to explore any negative experiences and emotions which may have led them to begin using pot. Through counseling, people may be able to resolve these experiences and emotions in a healthy way.
If you or a loved one is feeling it may be time to cut back or quit the use of cannabis, know that the professionals at Thriveworks are here to help. They work with people in a caring and non-judgmental manner. Their experience in working with clients who struggle with pot use/abuse is vast and wide. Every provider will ensure each person receives a unique and individualize treatment plan.
Calling to schedule an appointment with us is easy. We don’t have a wait list and we have evening and weekend appointments available. We also work with many insurance plans. We want to simplify getting help as much as possible. Reach out today to get started.
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