Help You, A Family Member or Someone You Care About with Substance Abuse and/or Emotional, Mental Health Issues

With a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, we at Life Management Associates, LLC aim to help clients achieve the personal growth they're striving for. We assist in the following situations:
Treating Children, Adolescents, Couples and Families
Providing Services to Individuals, Couples/Relationships, Groups and Families
  •  Mental Health Evaluations, with and without Testing Instruments
  • Substance Abuse Evaluations, with and without Testing Instruments
  • Family Systems Evaluations, with and without Testing Instruments
  • Child Custody Evaluations, with and without Testing Instruments
  • Testimony and/or Depositions
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Substance Abuse Issues
  • Co-Occurring Issues
  • Family Issues
  • Group Issues
  • School/Academic Issues
  • Work Related Issues
  • Critical Incident Debriefing at The Worksite and For First Responders
  • Clinical Supervision & Consultation for Professionals in Training
  • Educational Services & Training for Professionals, Many Topics Available
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Conditions We Treat

This is an alphabetical listing of mental disorders, conditions and problems that may affect you, a family member or someone that you care about. This mental disorders, conditions and problems list is not all inclusive, but it provides information for those individuals who are potentially seeking mental health treatment. Sometimes individuals have multiple issues that substantially affect their ability to work, attend school, relate to others, etc. When considering mental health and substance abuse treatment/therapy, use this list as a portion of your decision-making process.
Academic or educational problem
Acute stress disorder
Adjustment disorder
Adult antisocial behavior
Agoraphobia
Alcohol use disorder
Amphetamine-type substance use disorder
Anorexia nervosa
Antisocial personality disorder
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Autism spectrum disorder
Avoidant personality disorder
Bipolar I disorder
Bipolar II disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Brief psychotic disorder
Bulimia nervosa
Cannabis use disorder
Child affected by parental relationship distress
Child neglect
Cocaine use disorder

Conduct disorder
Cyclothymic disorder
Delusional disorder
Dependent personality disorder
Disruption of family by separation or divorce
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
Dissociative amnesia
Dissociative identity disorder
Encopresis
Enuresis
Excoriation (skin-picking) disorder
Gambling disorder
Gender dysphoria in adolescents and adults
Generalized anxiety disorder
High expressed emotion level within family
Histrionic personality disorder

Hoarding disorder
Inhalant use disorder
Insomnia disorder
Intellectual disability (intellectual developmental disorder)
Intermittent explosive disorder
Major depressive disorder
Major neurocognitive disorder 
Major neurocognitive disorder due to another medical condition, With behavioral disturbance
Narcissistic personality disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Opioid use disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder
Panic disorder
Paranoid personality disorder
Parent-child relational problem
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)
Phase of life problem
Pica
Posttraumatic stress disorder

Reactive attachment disorder
Relationship distress with spouse or intimate partner
Schizoaffective disorder
Schizophrenia
Selective mutism
Separation anxiety disorder
Sibling relational problem
Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
Specific learning disorder
Specific phobia
Spouse or partner abuse
Stimulant use disorder
Tourette’s disorder
Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder)
Uncomplicated bereavement
Victim of crime


Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why do people seek therapy?

    People come into therapy for many reasons. Some need to respond to unexpected changes in their lives, while others seek self-exploration and personal growth. When coping skills are overwhelmed by guilt, doubt, anxiety, or despair, therapy can help. Therapy can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping for issues such as depression, anxiety, lack of confidence, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, bereavement, spiritual conflicts, stress management, body image issues, and creative blocks. People seeking psychotherapy are willing to take responsibility for their actions, work towards self-change and create greater awareness in their lives.

  • What can I expect in a therapy session?

    During sessions you are expected to talk about the primary concerns and issues in your life. A session lasts 45 minutes, but some people request longer sessions. Usually weekly sessions are best. Some people who are in crisis or extreme distress need more than one session per week, at least until the crisis passes. During the time between sessions it is beneficial to think about and process what was discussed. At times, you may be asked to take certain actions outside of the therapy sessions, such as reading a relevant book or keeping records. For therapy to "work," you must be an active participant, both in and outside of the therapy sessions.

  • What benefits can I expect from working with a therapist?

    A number of benefits are available from participating in psychotherapy. Often it is helpful just to know that someone understands. Therapy can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. Many people find therapy to be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, and the hassles of daily life. The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from therapy include:


    • Attaining a better understanding of yourself and your personal goals and values
    • Developing skills for improving your relationships
    • Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
    • Finding new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
    • Managing anger, depression, and other emotional pressures
    • Improving communications skills - learn how to listen to others and have others listen to you
    • Getting "unstuck" from unhealthy patterns - breaking old behaviors and developing new ones
    • Discovering new ways to solve problems
    • Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence

  • What if I don't know what my goals are for therapy?

    If you aren't sure what your goals are for therapy, your first task is to figure that out. It may take several sessions before a direction is clarified. During the course of therapy your goals may change. However, establishing a direction for therapy will help you get the most out of the experience.

  • Do you accept insurance? How does insurance work?

    We do accept insurance. There is a confusing array of insurance arrangements. The first thing you should do is check with your insurance carrier. Check your coverage carefully and find the answers to the following questions:


    • Do I have mental health benefits?
    • What is my deductible and has it been met?
    • How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?
    • How much do you pay for an out-of-network provider?
    • Is there a limitation on how much you will pay per session?
    • Is primary care physician approval required?

  • Is therapy confidential?

    In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between a client and a psychotherapist. Information is not disclosed without written permission. However, there are  exceptions to this rule. Exceptions include:


     *    Suspected child abuse or dependant adult 

           or elder abuse. The therapist is required by 

           law to report this to the appropriate
          authorities immediately. 

    *    If a client is threatening serious bodily harm 

          to another person, the therapist must notify 

          the police and inform the intended victim.

    *    If a client intends to harm himself or herself,
         the therapist will make every effort to enlist 

          their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If 

          they do not cooperate, further measures
         may be taken without the clients
        permission in order to ensure his/her safety.

    *   If a therapist is mandated by a court order 

         to release client records or to testify in 

         court.