Dr. Dwight D. LaVan, LCDC, LCPC                                                        
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                                   Yahweh Smiles Anxiety, Depression, Divorce,  Relationship problems, failed relationships, failed marriage, Grief counseling, counseling, men issues, God, The Lord Jesus, The Holy Spirit, angels prophet, prophetic calling, prophetic reading, spiritualist, inter-faith, healing, black men issues, black men, black woman, white women issues, white male issues, mexican men, abandonment issues, neglect, child abandonment, childhood issues, dead beat dad, dead beat father, mother issues, bad mom, bad mothers, addiction, substance abuse, Biblical counselor          Counseling, Marriage counseling, relationship counseling, pastoral counseling, spiritual counseling , prophetic reading, prophet, psychic, medium, grief counseling , HIV, AIDS, Herpes  

To My Future Client 

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My typical clients consist of individuals of color that tend to be struggling with some type of addiction, or they grew up around it and or are currently in a relationship with someone they believe may be struggling with it as well. They also tend to be very anxious, stressed, paranoid, and very distrustful of others. Then you have those that tend to be the complete opposite and are total people pleasers and both tend to be very emotionally dysregulated. Many of them are displaying symptoms Adult ADHD and aren’t even aware of it. They felt like that’s just what happens when you grow up in a traumatizing environment, that you believed to be normal. They had no idea that self-loathing, procrastination, worrying about the what ifs? Trying to prevent things from happening before they do, lack of impulse control, saying whatever comes to mind, jumping into other people’s conversations, and the lack of healthy relationships often due to poor communication, and a strong lack of or respect for boundaries were all symptoms of someone that probably struggles with Adult ADHD.

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No, not all of them meet the full criteria for having Adult ADHD. However, let’s face it growing up in the hood or any type of toxic environment can change anyone’s behavioral pattern. Does that mean that you are crazy, or have mental issues? No. Does that mean that this is just the way that life is going to be? No. Again. However, even though it’s not your fault at some point in time it is your responsibility, and yes, it can, and it does get better. Many people have no idea that people use “habits” to self-medicate or cope with things from their past, and or their current issues. This is because they don’t know any better, and this is what they know will help them to get by. Which is another reason why they also may come to me.

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I am a holistic spiritual provider that offers individualized herbal supplements to help them calm down or simply fall asleep and aid them in their recovery process when breathing techniques, mindfulness, journaling, walking, etc. just aren’t enough, and going to a medical doctor for behavioral health issues is a no no for them. I am fully aware that many of my clients are marginalized people that do not have trust in modern medicine when it comes to people that look like us. It just isn’t there yet, I honestly don’t know if it will ever be. I am not opposed to referring my clients for medical intervention when needed. However, I can’t make them, nor will I force them to go, especially when they aren’t an immediate threat to themselves or others. I don’t have that kind of power. If you made it this far and if any of this resonates with you don’t hesitate to reach out to me now via the contact me option listed below. I look forward to hearing from you soon, and I hope this helps you on your journey, always remember that you are worth it!