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.
Mor Rondo J. Roberts is a licensed independent social worker (LISW-S) and a board certified licensed independence chemical dependency counselor (LICDC-CS) with clinical supervisor designations. Mor Rondo has a master's in social work from Cleveland State University and a MBA in management from American Inter-Continental University. Mor Rondo is also a certified trauma services specialist (CTSS)...
*TELETHERAPY IS NOW AVAILABLE* Are you an older adult feeling sad, anxious, worried, ashamed, lonely or experiencing other uncomfortable feelings? Has the COVID19 pandemic been stressful for you? Are you grieving a loss, or have relationships that are strained and are trying to sort things out? Have you had other changes in your life, your health or other stressors that have been hard to deal w...
Beginning therapy may feel as though you are entering the unknown. I aspire to create an environment that feels safe, warm, non-judgmental and allows for you to start where you truly are. I use a person-centered approach that promotes insight, self-awareness and helps you learn more about how you see yourself, the world around you, and your relationships. With this insight comes motivation,...
Sara and Marin make up Koinonia Counseling Center, PLLC. where they specialize in trauma. Marin focuses not only on trauma but specializes in Dissociative Identity Disorders and other complex dissociative disorders. Sara has a trauma focus in military behavioral health and substance abuse. Both are rainbow allies and seek to provide a nurturing, empathetic environment for their clients. We also...
"Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional" ~Old Buddhist saying~ Pain is a part of life but it does not have to rule your life. Suffering is not a part of life. We do it to ourselves by allowing our pain to take over our lives. We may try to cope by ignoring, rejecting or holding onto our pain by addictive behaviors (e.g. drugs, obsessive thinking about the past and ourselves). Thus, we onl...
If you have felt the impact of life transitions including anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship and self-esteem issues, therapy can be a beautiful step towards a more fulfilling life. Therapy provides an opportunity to process and explore, in a judgement free space, in order to build upon strengths and identify areas ready for growth and change. As a therapist working in Northern Virgini...
The clients that I typically see come in for an array of different concerns including but not limited to: trauma, behavioral issues, poor coping skills, depression, anxiety, divorce/separation, attachment issues, ADHD, poor social skills, low self-esteem, & life transitions. I love working with young children in play therapy, teens, and young adults. If you are experiencing family issues I woul...
Psychotherapy is a process of collaboration, discovery, acceptance, and change. Together, we will explore the many factors impacting your life and your experiences. We will make space for you to listen inward and reflect. You will be encouraged to clarify your values and set clear and achievable goals. Along the way, I will offer feedback, encouragement, and support. We will observe your curren...
Seeking a better state of mental health is a fundamentally hopeful endeavor. I firmly believe that every person has the internal capacity for change and I hope to help each person to turn that hope into progress. In my over ten years of experience working with a wide variety of clients I have specialized in helping those clients that are searching to put the pieces of their life into a clearer...
I am an experienced professional LMFT licensed in CA and NV, I work with children, adolescents and adults for individual, couples, group, and family therapy. I studied depth psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute. I possess skills in crisis management, trauma resolution, life transition, behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, and family conflict. My approa...
I believe in being fully attentive and engaged in the therapy process. I bring over 30 years of experience conscientiously doing my own work in the hopes of offering that wisdom to my clients. In therapy, you may find me challenging, but my focus is always on your goals. My real skill is in facilitating a greater emotional and psychological understanding that leads to change. I specialize in an...
*Offering Teletherapy during COVID-19 outbreak.* I invite you to partner with me in your exploration of healing. As a psychotherapist with 13+ years of experience using integrative and strength-based psychology to help adults, I address a wide variety of issues and challenges, including: relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse, grief, and spiritual trials....
Difficult emotions tend to multiply in our hearts when we put off dealing with what’s causing them. My therapeutic approach helps your heart and mind work together to approach the problems in your life with education, emotional insight, and a full repertoire of coping skills and self-care strategies. I work with areas of anxiety, including OCD, Social Anxiety, General Anxiety and Phobias. I als...
Have you ever wondered, "Is this all there is in this life?" Are you depressed and/or anxious? Do you find it difficult to know what you need and want? Or to make decisions? Come discover new awareness about yourself through the following therapeutic techniques; EMDR and Gestalt Therapy. My job is to assist you in understanding the story you tell yourself based on your past, present and future....
Are you struggling with issues related to mood changes, trauma, grief, or major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from an experienced professional to cope with many of life’s challenges. Whether entering therapy for the first time or returning to address new difficulties, you are making a powerful choice to improve your life. I implement effective treatment methods to support...
