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.
I have a passion for working with clients struggling with issues that prevent them from doing things they value, reaching goals, or sustaining satisfying relationships. Together we explore ways to work through hard emotions, painful memories and unhelpful thought patterns. I enjoy helping clients manage everyday challenges and build skills to handle whatever life hands us. I work with a variety...
In a comfortable and supportive environment, Eileen offers a highly personalized approach tailored to each clients's individual needs to help problem solve, gain insight, awareness and attain personal growth. Over 30 years of experience, Eileen has studied and integrated different treatment modalities to help clients create an environment for change and to create a more fulfilling life. Eileen...
Do you wish to live a life of undreamed of happiness? Everyone possesses the innate ability to live consciously. We are able to develop the willingness to experience both ultimate joy and the indelible pain that comes from growth. I am passionate about empowering courageous women to create improved lives for themselves and their children. I am deeply committed to assist in the enrichment of lif...
Therapy is the most effective for individual and family members to be seen where they feel most comfortable. My mission is to provide high quality and individualized therapy at an affordable cost in a safe environment. I have over 30 years of experience and specialized training working with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as older adults. I have worked as a therapist in the US, Europ...
You deserve to live a life in which you feel happy about waking up in the morning. Do you find that in your life, you are dealing with difficult people? Have you been hurt by loved ones playing the victim, and still focusing their anger on you? Leaving you asking what you were doing to make them feel this way? Sometimes this is the case when in a narcissistic partnership. They use gas-lighting ...
Hello and welcome! Congratulations on taking your first step to living the life you want. I am a licensed clinical social worker with almost 10 years of experience working with adults, children, and families. I am here to help you achieve your goals using a strengths-based and goal oriented approach. I am here to listen and empathize while providing you with guidance to achieve the goals that a...
As a psychotherapist in New York City for 25 years, I met a lot of people with issues that seemed beyond their ability to manage alone. We all have challenges as we move forward in life and sometimes we need help. Therapy works. Try it! After relocating to California, I was asked what "city life" was like. I explained that it may seem chaotic and noisy at first but as you get to know your way...
I welcome all clients who are interested in working on any issues which are interfering with their own happiness, including issues of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexuality, gender identity, and adoption/fertility related issues. I work with each client individually to create goals that are purposeful, meaningful, and attainable. I frequently revisit treatment goals, so that client...
If you are curious, contemplative, reflective, and interested in learning why you do what you do I'm your therapist. I'll be your catalyst to explore your inner most thoughts, feelings and desires. When you understand yourself you can make informed decisions and choices that will propel you towards your goals. We are complicated souls that live in a complex world. Let me help you streamline the...
We can all use someone to talk to, someone who will listen and someone to act as a guide through tough times. Often, problems in one area of life can affect many other areas, and can feel overwhelming. Coping mechanisms that served you well in the past may no longer work, yet are ingrained, unconscious and difficult to change. You are not alone and you can bring about positive change! I look...
Everyone has a story to tell and sometimes the bravest thing a person can do is share their story. When your story is holding you back from becoming the greatest version of yourself then it’s time to work through any negative messages you have been telling yourself. I believe we all have the tools we need to accomplish our goals and sometimes we need a different perspective. I work with adults ...
During these current times anxiety and stress build easily in the home and in business. Accepting New patients after 01/03/21. Speaking with me has aided many in bettering relationships at home, work and parenting Online appnts available for Individuals Couples and Families: F2F Zoom or phone. Please allow 24-48 to return your call. I am the Theorist of “The Universal Relationship Pyramd” autho...
What gets in the way of you achieving your goals or of feeling a sense of joy? How do you want this day to unfold? My goal is to create a safe space to work together to deepen our understanding of the places where you are struggling right now and to uncover your strengths. I believe that you already have what you need inside of you. I am a warm and compassionate listener and I can offer evidenc...
( English | 中文 ) Cheryl uses various modalities for short term therapy including: CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy. She also utilizes psychodynamic approaches to help individuals understand how past and current situations may be connected, in order to help them make meaningful changes, to even long term patterns. Cheryl ...
I applaud you for exploring and embarking on this new adventure of healing and restoration in your life. My areas of specialty include helping people heal from early childhood trauma, which sometimes results in depression and anxiety as well as addictions such as overeating, gambling, shopping, and eating disorders. For others they just cannot seem to find joy in their lives and are not sure wh...
