I've been working in the field of Social Work in the Outpatient Setting for the past 6 years and have worked with a variety of issues and ages. My experience ranges from toddlers to adults and the treatment modality is selected based upon the individual. I have experience in play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and various other methods. I enjoy working wit...
Group therapy and counseling occur when individuals are brought together with a licensed mental health provider to work through similar challenges and possibly find support from each other.
Children are uniquely wonderful...and also complex and confusing! It’s normal to feel overwhelmed at times as a parent. You’re constantly trying to figure out why your child is behaving the way they are...and what on earth to do about it. What worked last week is definitely not working today. What worked for a friend hasn’t worked for you with your child. You’re absolutely devoted to your littl...
Sarah Beren
Rochester
New York
We all want to love, be loved, do something meaningful, and have purpose in our lives, yet all too often prior relationships and life experiences have left us with coping skills that are unhealthy, ineffective or just downright baffling. As a practice, Spotted Rabbit specializes in working with adults who have a history of childhood emotional abuse and/or neglect. Those we work with often find...
My therapy practice focuses on helping clients cope with and overcome challenges through providing the guidance and tools to move forward in life. My goal is for clients to feel that they have improved self-esteem, improved mood, motivation to work and participate in daily responsibilities, achieve their goals, form and strengthen their relationships, and integrate the past into the present. I...
Experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, difficulties with stress management, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, lack or loss of meaning, purpose or life satisfaction, difficulties expressing or managing emotion, relationship dissatisfaction/difficulties, vocational uncertainty... My therapy is grounded in validation, acceptance, kindness and compassion. My philosophical approach is primaril...
Whatever you're facing, you don't have to face it alone. At Navigate we believe that change is possible when we're willing to put in the work. Many things are outside of our control, but we still have choices - we can choose to respond in passive or destructive ways that keep us stuck in the same old ruts, or we can choose new paths that lead to wholeness and health. We'll walk with you as you...
"Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans”- John Lennon. I'm Wendy Perez a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Advanced Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in private practice in downtown Meridian, Idaho. I work with children, teens, adults, parents and families who may be struggling with life’s stressors and challenges. I specialize in trauma-informed addiction,...
Counseling is a valuable investment in you. People seek it out for different reasons. Whatever your situation, I’ll be pleased to meet you and sort out the best ways I can support you in achieving your goals. My focus as a counselor is person-centered, trauma- informed and strengths-based. Those are social work terms that mean I want to understand you and your unique story to help you use and...
Are you tired of trying to make changes in your life but falling into the same old habits? Ending up in the same relationship just with a different person? Struggling to manage your feelings and stay afloat? My goal as a clinical psychologist is to develop safe and trusting relationships with individuals and to collaborate with them in their efforts toward growth and healing. I have extensive...
I practice a person-centered approach. Provide coping skills to build resiliency from stress and anxiety or depression. Self-care practices to enhance and maintain results. I offer real solutions to issues by engaging the individual in the process. Counseling under supervision of a licensed professional counselor. My clients’ cases are reviewed with my supervisor to insure ethical and best...
I work alongside clients to help them find peace and understanding beyond the emotional pain, trauma, or negative habits that they are experiencing. I encourage, and make space for, clients to gain clarity within themselves, to decrease distress, create positive and meaningful relationships, and find hope through their darkest times. I use Interpersonal Process, Attachment, CBT, Trauma, Family...
As a therapist and a fellow human, I have found that deepening our awareness of who we are and the struggles we face, within a supportive, safe relationship, can help us navigate life’s obstacles in ways that we did not feel were possible on our own. It can be one of the most empowering gifts we can give ourselves.My therapeutic orientation is trauma, attachment, and somatic-informed, with a...
You came to Psychology Today because you are feeling at an impasse, confused, sad, anxious and would like to understand yourself better. Maybe you want to improve your coping skills in regulating your feelings. I will work alongside you as we address your thoughts and feelings and what you need in your life. I am passionate about working with and guiding you as you work toward an improved quali...
My objective is to help you understand how contributing factors such as family dynamics, developmental influences and community resources shape your responses. Together we will identify manipulative, exploitative interactions and their underlying intentions, and learn to develop appropriate social skills. I will model and reinforce behaviors for getting needs met appropriately. We will identify...