Bradley Van Hoek, Mental Health Counselor in Palm Beach, 33480

Bradley van Hoek, MS, MA, MBA

Profession(s):
Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Pastoral Counseling
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - MH10473
Secondary License:
Certified Addictions Professional - CAP 5011

My Approach to Helping

Sometimes we feel unhappy due to chronic stress, family conflict or relationship struggles, loss of a loved one, or simply feeling without a purpose in life.

These issues are extremely common; roughly 25% of all adults in the United States experience depression each year. Unfortunately, only 1/3 of adults in emotional distress actually seek professional help, which is surprising considering research has proven repeatedly that psychotherapy will reduce most symptoms as well as improve functioning.

Over the years, I have helped hundreds of adults and adolescents improve their functioning and happiness by:

* Helping couples recover from infidelity
* Teaching communication and conflict resolution skills
* Developing personal coping tools to control thoughts, feelings, and behaviors,
* Providing emotional and compassionate support during difficult transitions
* Overcoming addiction and preventing relapse.
* Finding new meaning in life and building a spirituality
* Making a career choice and getting a job

I trained for three years in Europe and two years in the US on how to treat adults and teens suffering from the following issues:

* Depression
* Stress & Anxiety
* Trauma
* Codependency
* Relationship distress
* Divorce/heartbreak
* Addiction
* Adjusting to Change
* Interpersonal issues
* Work/Career issues
* Grief/Loss

Take the first step and call for free telephone consultation. I am here to listen and to help you .

I obtained a three-year Post Graduate degree in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy from the prestigious School of Psychotherapy at Regents College in London UK in addition to a MS in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic.I earned my Bachelor of Science at Georgetown University and an MBA from The American Graduate School for International Management. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Addictions Professional and an American Psychotherapy Association Board Certified Professional Counselor.

Please don't hesitate to call for advice or further information, I can help you to get your life back on track.

More Info About My Practice

Rates vary from $75.00 to $100.00 per session.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

One of the areas in which I have a developed a great deal of experience , is helping people understand addictive and co-dependent behavior. The first step is always gaining an education on just what those terms mean. The most important point which everyone should understand in regard to addiction is that it is, in fact, a chronic relapsing brain disease. The bottom line is that when someone drinks or takes psychoactive substances on a constant basis they will eventually alter the structure of their brain. At what point the brain is altered will depend on both genetic factors as well as the age of onset of the chronic use. Environmental factors also play a role and contribute to the likelihood of someone becoming “chemically dependent” But it is becoming increasingly evident that understanding the neurophysiology of addiction will help people to recover and hopefully help their families and loved ones to have some compassion for the challenge of recovery.

The Duration and Frequency of Therapy

Although I have some longer term therapy relationships, in general I am very solution focused and my goal is to empower my clients to function independently. I tell my couples that if their relationship has not improved within five sessions then they should find another therapist. I use a great deal of psychometric testing which provide objective tools as to what needs to change removing any guess work.