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.
“Be the child you wished would change the world”. My philosophy is that by fostering change in the younger versions of society, then we can influence real change. Welcome to Heart-Led Counseling and Consulting, where I take great pride in working with people, especially children, teenagers, and adolescents.The child in us all is not my focus, but the aspects of the child, the carefree voice, th...
I specialize in walking with my clients through addiction, recovery from addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, the emotional and mental health impact of chronic conditions and pain, and reducing conflict in couples and families so people can reconnect with those closest to them. If you've come to a point where you want empathic support and help finding new solutions, call me. I include modalit...
As a clinician, it is my honor to walk alongside patients who struggle with depression, anxiety, self-image complexities, marital and family struggles. I also enjoy working with patients to discover their own life’s mission and pursuing purpose with passion. I prefer a pragmatic approach that includes psychodynamic treatment, CBT, DBT skills, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-focused, and...
Do you feel stuck in a pattern of behavior or relationship? Does it feel like everything you’ve tried to do to resolve or address it isn’t working? Sometimes the help we need isn’t about solving the problem, it’s about exploring where those problems come from and how they affect our daily choices and relationships. My aim is to provide a safe space to explore these deeper, more vulnerable, part...
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with extensive training in adolescent and adult counseling. I strongly believe in helping clients establish a positive support system and work to incorporate family members and other support systems into the therapeutic process. I have served as a counselor in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. Having piloted and overseen...
I believe that therapy gives us the opportunity to express ourselves to the fullest extent without fear of judgment or retaliation. My background in mental health and social justice grounds my practice in anti-oppressive frameworks. I particularly love working with people living with disability/TBI, medical and complex trauma, neurodiversity, and sexuality and gender identity formation. I am al...
Mental health is all too often misunderstood and discriminated against. This stigma can distort our perceptions and deter us from our need for help, keeping us from a natural unfolding and realignment. Nevertheless, your mental health should be your priority. The thoughts and worries we all experience are our own personal truths, regardless of whether our situation conforms to others’ ideas of...
I help people who are suffering, lost in emotional distress & pain. Clients work with me to heal from emotional, sexual, & physical trauma, loss, or a dysfunctional family of origin. I guide & support clients on a journey of insight, as they face emotional pain that refuses to be ignored. I see clients come out the other side with greater self-worth, grounded by confidence in themselves,...
I coach people who are struggling to achieve success in life and work, and don't know why they are not or what to do about it. They are hamstrung by ways of thinking and acting that sabotage their best intentions. Are you stuck in those old habits and are not making good decisions for yourself? I can help with sound coaching that identifies what's really important for you to find joy in living....
My goal as a counselor is to always provide a safe environment for my clients to be heard. My hope is that my clients will gain a better understanding of who they are, and ultimately learn how to live through the world's challenges with faith and come out whole and undiminished. As a counselor, I will listen with empathy and sincerity, and without judgement. Through our time together, you can...
Hello, thank you for considering me in your search for a therapist. I offer you a genuine, honest and supportive therapeutic relationship to create a safe place for you to be heard, recognizing how truly amazing you are, working together to change your life, learning new techniques to improve each day and actually feeling better. If you have made it this far, then you are ready to take the next...
I am providing online teletherapy video sessions during COVID. As an experienced counselor specializing in mental health, I work with a wide variety of clients on an individual basis using a combination of creative arts and psychology. I will guide you on a path to discover your strengths and find solutions to overcome emotional pain or if you are struggling with an underlying mental health...
You feel stuck and exhausted - like almost nothing is going right, and the stress just keeps on building. You try so hard to put these feelings and thoughts into words, then when you hear yourself speak, what comes out sounds all wrong. Inside, you feel like there's something missing - like you're disconnected from what truly matters and who you really are, but often find yourself running away ...
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. You may be feeling stuck in attempts to navigate through challenging life transitions, personal growth, or have a relationship difficulty that you would like to address. Regardless of what brought you here, my role as a therapist is to help you identify the issues and patterns that are creating unhappiness or inhibiting your ability to create the...
Whether you are looking to re-engage in therapy or start for the first time, my goal is to provide a safe space in which to build a respectful and trusting therapeutic partnership. I like to use the metaphor of gardening when describing therapy. At first, we work together to prepare the ground, getting rid of anything that will immediately stand in the way of your growth. As soon a fertile...
