I am a Resident in Counseling under the supervision of Sharon Watson. I am passionate about helping individuals from diverse backgrounds to experience growth in their lives and achieve their highest potential. I believe in the value that an individual's culture, religion and family history brings to their lives. Empowering and guiding people to take hold of their personal growth is a large focu...
Individual therapy and counseling is a one-on-one session with a licensed mental health professional to work through the individual needs of the client.
Jane Garcia
Hartford
Connecticut
**TELEHEALTH ONLY AT THIS TIME. I'M CURRENTLY FULL AFTERNOONS AND EVENINGS** I am a board-certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor with 12 years of clinical experience. I specialize in early childhood mental health but I enjoy working with children of all ages. I trust in the wisdom of children and their abilities to explore their own themes, symbols, and stories. Children...
Jake is especially interested in working with children and families in rural Oregon who are at disproportionate risk for poor developmental outcomes. Appropriate referrals include concerns related to mood, anxiety, or stress response in individuals college-age or younger; concerns related to autism, ADHD, learning abilities/styles, intellectual functioning, or other social, emotional, cognitive...
If anybody asks, your life is great. But you know deep down it's chaos. You are exhausted, and you feel like giving in the towel. Life feels like it's a constant mess. Your relationship is falling apart. The family is a wreck. You're probably not satisfied in your job. Literally everything feels like it's a disaster. Luckily, it's not too late. There's still time to restore the pieces and get b...
Story, not facts, make up the world. Stories touch something that is human in us. The facts are, for example, that you may have experienced a great loss. You may have trouble getting along with your peers or are having relationship issues and you’re not sure what to do about it. The only way we can make sense out of life is through stories. They tell us about who we are, what is possible for us...
I have fifteen years of experience as a psychotherapist, partnering with men and women to address a wide range of concerns. I collaborate with clients to explore patterns, often contributing to emotional pain, while helping to make meaning of their feelings and experiences, resulting in self-awareness and healing. The counseling process allows one to identify core issues and develop more effect...
Experiencing anxiety tends to overwhelm our minds with racing thoughts and the inability to make the right decisions. Certain life events increase the intensity of anxious feelings, such as public speaking or being in crowded places, and it is at those times that we need useful tools to manage that stress. Avoiding anxiety is not the answer. Learning how to manage it and process it is the key. ...
There are many struggles in life that bring people to therapy. Perhaps you’re feeling empty or anxious. Or, maybe you don't have the energy to engage in activities and relationships the way you did in the past. As a strength-based therapist, I will listen and work with you to better understand, resolve, and decrease the distress you feel. My personality is warm and relaxed and people usually fe...
The goal is progress not perfection. When we compare ourselves to the ideal future we desire, we often feel disappointed about where we are and the amount of progress we have made. When we compare where we are to where we have been we have the opportunity to celebrate our progress and use that energy to take the next step. I am passionate about meeting people where they are at, and helping them...
Lucy Sherman
Portland
Oregon
Your anxiety has felt more intense lately with this constant feeling of uncertainty and change. You are noticing with more time to yourself how this inner voice keeps surfacing that says "I'm not enough" you wish it would fade so you could feel more confident. You already have felt some self-consciousness when sharing who you are with others but now it has gotten even more difficult and more...
Ashley Fecteau
San Diego
California
There comes a time in everybody’s life when we realize that we need support. As human beings, we are not made to go through this world alone, no matter how fiercely independent and self-reliant we may be. I am glad that you are here today because this means that you’re considering asking for support. That is a huge first step and I would love the opportunity to work with you on overcoming life’...
Maddie Friedman
Chicago
Illinois
During this unprecedented time, cultivating a network of support is more crucial than ever. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, I am aware of the unique dynamics of the therapy relationship, and strive to facilitate a sense of safety and trust with each client. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and I approach each client with individualized care. My...
Michael P. McCauley
Chicago
Illinois
The holiday season can be a joyous time of year. But it’s also a time of high emotions, extra demands and tight finances – all of which can lead to anxiety, loneliness and depression. Given the isolating circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, some people may even begin to lose their sense of hope. Mike offers compassionate support to people who experience these concerns. He celebrates the...
Therapy can be such a transformative process when we are able to allow ourselves compassion and patience. As a therapist, I want to make sure that the space is allowed for each person or couple to truly maximize on the strengths that are already innately within. By working individually or through joint sessions, I believe that any perceived shortcomings or struggles can be reframed into strengt...
Relationships and life experiences create opportunities for discovery, growth, and connecting more fully with ourselves and others. I believe healing is found through relationships and by integrating our life experiences when we open our hearts, become more empathetic, and discover greater authenticity within ourselves and our relationships. I work with individuals, couples, and families helpin...