Children with cleft lip and/or palate may undergo numerous medical procedures. Repeated exposure to surgeries, medical appointments, and interventions can be traumatizing. Medical trauma caused by the stress of invasive procedures and can manifest as anxiety or avoidance behaviors in later life.
Unlike acute withdrawal, which generally lasts for a few days to a few weeks depending on the substance, PAWS can last for an extended period of time, complicating your recovery process and increasing your risk of return to use. For this reason, PAWS can be challenging for people who have decided to quit, or moderate, their use of substances.
Psychotherapy can support you through post-acute withdrawal, helping you stay on track with your wellness goals.
In my practice I respect each individual’s (and family’s) faith background, which is unique, meaningful, and very personal. I will make space for you to explore and develop the meaning of your spiritual beliefs and values, and religious practices, as the need or desire to do so unfolds in our work together. I won’t frame our work together with a particular spiritual or religious position, instead I will remain curious as you define yours.
The goal of psychotherapy is for you to feel less anxious and depressed, feel in touch with who you are and the actions you take, and feel more freedom to choose to act or not to act. This happens when patients and therapists engage in seven key therapeutic tasks.