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.
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome the obstacles which are keeping them from experiencing their fullest potential. I utilize a non-judgmental, compassionate and collaborative approaches in therapy to support clients in addressing their life, relationships and the challenges they face. As part of the...
I offer my clients specific tools to help them navigate difficult situations, reduce anxious thinking, manage depression, cope with trauma-related symptoms, set boundaries in relationships, and build confidence in themselves. Furthermore, I work with young professionals in their 20’s and 30’s and enjoy helping them find a healthy balance between work, family/friends, and themselves. I have...
My work enables the client to become aware of emotions and resources as they learn techniques for self-management, communication & resourcefulness. Building emotional resilience is key towards achieving a balanced life. I work with the conscious & subconscious mind, while helping gain self-awareness to understand that self-limiting behaviors are caused by thoughts, feelings & beliefs of which y...
I, and my MSW Intern Heather Blodgett, specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families improve their quality of life. We assist by helping patients learn new communication skills, understand ways to deal with stress/triggers/past trauma, and work with others for better results. We specialize in forensic issues (patient advocacy in the court system), sexual issues, PTSD, ADHD,...
Are you ready to take the first step toward a transformative experience? Are you currently struggling to answer the questions; "who am I and/or where do I belong in this global community"? Is it time to release the trauma? My intention as your counselor is to collaboratively process life circumstances with cultural awareness and intentionality. Let us work together toward self-awareness,...
Escalera offers psychiatric, primary care, and therapy services for adults. Escalera works from a team-based approach, focusing on the patient's treatment goals. Combining primary care and mental health services can reduce healthcare costs, increase quality of services, and save lives. The patient drives the treatment plan and enroll for one or all of our available services. Our primary care te...
I am a multilingual and bicultural clinical social worker with 10+ years' experience in supporting individuals from a diverse background. I possess an outgoing personality with rapport building skills that lends itself to my specialization in working with children, teens, and young adults. I maintain an affirming stance for youth who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. I support...
Life right now can feel scary. Changes occur everyday creating an increase of uncertainty, causing significant anxiety with the ambiguous nature of the future. In just a short period of time, your roles & responsibilities have shifted & you’re feeling overwhelmed & exhausted. Many of your usual stress outlets are now off-limits, people that depend on you are looking for answers & sense of...
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with a certification in treating chemical dependency. I have been in my treatment field for 15 years. I utilize a strength based client centered approach. Together we will work on whatever issues you may be suffering with and develop a treatment plan that will assist you in meeting your goals. My specialty is treating co-occurring disorders. I...
Are you feeling overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety or guilt? Feeling depressed or stuck? Part of your difficulty might be because we aren’t designed to cope with life alone. In order to understand your painful feelings, you might need the safety and presence of another person listening to you, to help you understand how you got to where you are now, and to help you figure out how to get yours...
Some of the issues we face as a community is lack of empathy and lack of trust. We fall into experiences in life and feel we don’t have the skills, tools, or resources to manage. With support and the tools to navigate through life, we surely can see ourselves arriving on the other side. I take a laid back non-judgmental approach to therapy attempting to meet the client where they are. I do chec...
Are you having difficult emotions, thoughts and behaviors that you just cant get ride off. There are a lot of men and women today who are trapped with anxiety and cant break free. Through collaboration I've helped hundreds of anxious men & women live a full life free from worries, burdens of anxiety. Resulting in relief and more connected relationships. Call me to schedule appointment, most of ...
*CURRENTLY NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS* I offer a non-judging space to explore your concerns in depth. Maybe you have been keeping your painful experiences and worries to yourself for many years and you want an opportunity to explore them both freely and privately. Or, maybe you need someone other than a friend or a family member to help you examine your thoughts, feelings, and experiences t...
Our other clinicians accept clients in NC, NJ, and Florida and with multiple insurances. If you are experiencing challenges, life transitions, depression or anxiety- We are here to help! All sessions are conveniently offered virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions. We offer counseling for individuals, couples (married and non-married), families, adolescents/teens, children, veterans and college...
*Now offering Telehealth services* I believe that each person has the innate ability to overcome life's challenging obstacles. I'm committed to supporting each client through their journey. I have a passion and history working with complex trauma, attachment disorders, dissociative identity disorders, personality disorders, suicide ideation/intervention/attempt, LGBTQ issues and place an emphas...
