Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) emphasizes utilizing compassion to understand yourself and the people around you. It’s a good option for people dealing with shame or self-criticism that causes emotional distress.
Developing compassion for yourself and others requires practice. Practicing self-compassion exercises can help you manage shame and guilt, which can help you develop compassion for the people around you.
Are you searching for someone who “gets it?” A professional who has been there before? I focus on a number of different demographics including: parents and siblings of children with disabilities, gamers, and emerging adults. I help to guide you around potential roadblocks such as: anxiety, depression, understanding gaming mentality, the grieving process, or feeling overwhelmed during a life...
Are you tired? Overwhelmed? Want more out of life and not sure where to start? I get it, and I can help you rediscover (or perhaps find for the first time) the parts of yourself you thought were lost forever. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or life transitions that have you feeling off balance, I know you have within you the power to grow and change into the woman you’ve always...
The relationship with your inner self is at the core of your existence. The quality of this connection is a barometer of how you feel daily. What is your default attitude towards yourself? Is it critical, negative, filled with loss OR kind, accepting, compassionate, curious, and forgiving? Together, we’ll work on developing a plan that gradually leads to awareness in which you can embrace all...
Life can throw you in different directions but you don't have to do it alone. I am a warm and dedicated therapist interested in your holistic well-being. I specialize in anxiety, life-transitions, depression, relationship issues, job performance, and low self-esteem. We will work together in digging through the rubbles of life's complexities and lead a journey of finding peace within. As a...
Compassion is the foundation of my therapeutic work with all clients. It's important to me that you feel respected, cared for, and that you feel better. Challenging life situations, traumatic experiences, and/or dysfunctional family dynamics can cause all of us to feel distressed. Sharing your experiences, feeling validated and listened to, can decrease your emotional pain. Using a relational a...
Welcome to Positive Change Psychological Services. I am Stephen Davis, Psy.D. I am currently a small mental health private practice looking to serve the mental health needs of adults in my community. My practice specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, past trauma, and difficult life changes. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, helplessness, and hopelessness: I am confid...
Accepting New Clients! I invite you to contact me today to set up a free phone consultation. The demands and pressure of every day life can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and misunderstood. My goal is to provide a judgement-free safe space for you to be yourself and develop strategies to feel empowered and confident in navigating any challenges that come your way. I believe that...
**I am currently full and NOT accepting new clients** I aim to develop a non judgmental and collaborative environment with each client so they can feel comfortable discussing what brought them to therapy, identify their goals, and build upon strengths. Using an integrative and strengths based approach, I employ elements of Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior therapies to respond to the unique ne...
Pregnancy and childbirth can be thrilling, it can also be a time of stress, anxiety, depression, fear, and panic. The journey of motherhood is beautiful but scary, and often challenging. Motherhood can bring up many unexpected feelings of grief, shame, and resentment that can be difficult to navigate on our own. Reaching for the support of a therapist can help you to move through difficult seas...
My primary goal is to make you feel heard, seen, and understood. I help my clients tap into the resources and resiliency they already have to figure out how they can support themselves and ask for support from others. I work in a collaborative way with you to determine how you want to dig in with therapy and what works for you. You will learn to harness your existing strengths towards achieving...
Libby is an Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She holds a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and an additional masters in Addiction Counseling. Libby sees children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly....
**I currently am not taking on any new clients** I love working with clients who are seeking a low pressure, warm, and sometimes humorous environment to work through some challenges that might be holding them back from their full potential. I work with children (3+), adolescents and adults looking to improve areas of their lives from experiencing life transitions, all the way to processing deep...
My ideal clients are engaged and willing to take the high road to achieve their long-term goals—those who are seeking concrete guidance because they are overwhelmed by family tensions or the concept and logistics of the divorce process. Clients who experience high-conflict relationships will benefit from my extensive experience in communication skills. They are looking for a strong, empathetic,...
I whole-heartily understand that considering reaching out to a counselor is difficult when you are contemplating help; however, please know that I value and create a safe and authentic therapeutic space, so you can build the confidence to process those intimate challenges freely. Combined with my stance of not knowing you better than you know yourself, I hope that we can work collaboratively...
If you are reading this, chances are, you’ve tried just about everything and still feel angry, depressed, lonely, and overwhelmed. My therapeutic style is dynamic, genuine, and straight forward. My aim is to help you set realistic goals, identify unhealthy patterns, and understand the underlying causes of your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Many of my clients have reported reduced panic attac...
