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.
Everyone should know what it's like to feel Lovable, Capable, and Worthwhile. I operate primarily from a Psychotherapy orientation. Instead of narrowing in on individual problems, psychotherapy considers overall patterns, chronic issues, and recurrent feelings. This requires an openness to exploring the past and its impact on the present. The aim of psychotherapy is to resolve the underlying...
Volusia Neuropsychology & Behavioral Health offers multiple services to meet the needs of all patients. Our dedicated clinicians provide counseling and psychological services for children, adolescents, and adults in a supportive environment that promotes optimal well-being. The neuropsychological component of the practice is dedicated to the evaluation of brain function and assess cognitive,...
I am a psychotherapist/social worker who works with children, adolescents, families and adults, particularly young professionals and parents. I utilize a range of modalities (psychodynamic talk therapy, art, movement, mindfulness and more) to support clients as they work through challenges in their lives and develop a more authentic sense of self. I work with folks from a range of backgrounds a...
Winter's darkness calls for stillness and introspection. Maybe you've thought to yourself, "I'm lost. I feel like I'm living outside of my own life. Like I'm not even living, just on autopilot. The anxiety overtakes me. I'm constantly exhausted." You may have even tried therapy before but felt like it didn't make a difference so are skeptical about trying again. You want results, to feel more...
My ideal client is someone (child/family or adult) who has a vested interest in their own well-being and that of their family. I have a long history of working with children and families who have not had the understanding of what counseling/therapy is all about. I provide the opportunity, in a safe environment, for them to have that experience. I am client-centered, in other words, my focus is ...
Are you ready to wake up to a life you genuinely love, appreciate, and enjoy? Over the past decade I have worked with people who are focused on personal growth and healing. My passion is helping you gain freedom from the past, heal trauma, improve relationships, strengthen self-worth, and create a life you are excited to wake up to. You are not your past, your trauma, or mistakes. You are far...
Hello! I welcome the opportunity to work with you! I believe that people can change, hope and cope with life's stressors, transitions and loss. I have experience counseling adults across the lifespan, their loved ones and/or caregivers who are challenged by illness/injury, anxiety, depression, pain, relationships, trauma, bereavement/grief and/or cognitive impairment. I offer a variety of...
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process between therapist and client, and that by working together we can help you move toward understanding and healing. Your job is to be curious about yourself. Mine is to inspire and assist you in exploring the unknown, uncomfortable, and unfamiliar. I strive to kindly challenge the way people think, and to be challenged myself. I am honored when as...
The road of life isn't always smooth and easy... and it's a road you don't have to navigate alone. Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Do you defeat yourself with self-critical thinking? Does stress get in the way of accomplishing your goals in life? I enjoy working with clients who are ready to seek the road to recovery - from trauma, abuse, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, an...
Parents of children with special needs and learning differences need support, advocacy, and connection. While single parents face overwhelming challenges alone, relationships also suffer as the family is impacted financially, emotionally, and socially, and the roles of husband and wife change. Family life can be overcome by the needs of the child; care for parents is critical as the needs of th...
Whatever might feel under or overwhelming in your life right now, never forget that it can change. This can be the moment that it does. Life doesn't have to be stressful, painful, lonely, depressing, or worse yet, "just ok." Whether it's for you, your child, your marriage, or your family, finding the right therapist and approach can be so powerful. With so much emphasis on quick and profitable...
I seek to help clients better manage stress, anxiety and depression; to support them through life transitions; to improve communication patterns, strengthen relationships, and process past trauma. A skilled mediator, I help couples improve communication, rebuild trust, remove barriers to intimacy and work through struggles due to infertility. I believe that therapy is meant to be a creative,...
We all feel pressured by the weight of this world; the pain of losing loved ones, aging, the burden of past traumas, depression and anxiety. These aspects of the human condition can be healed. Would you like to transform into the highest version of yourself, living a fulfilling life of your dreams? If so, I would be honored to hold space for you, using evidence-based methods to assist you in...
I am a mental health practitioner with over 20 years experience. My goal is to help clients who feel they are struggling in any area of their life. Together we will find solutions, build coping skills to manage, and set and meet goals in order to live a well balanced and fulfilled life. My approach is highly individualized whether I am working with individuals, couples or families. I truly beli...
I am Clinical Mental Health Psychotherapist that specializes in working with adults struggling from behavioral & emotional issues including; mood challenges, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, & trauma. I am an EMDRIA trained, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) provider with advanced training. I enjoy working with individuals who want to improve their communication,...
