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.
The therapeutic relationship seeks to establish safety and provide a calm, comfortable, open-minded, caring environment to problem solve, develop coping and self-care skills, encourage healthy relationships, facilitate growth, self-acceptance, explore past experiences, process trauma, and assist in finding greater meaning and purpose. I actively seek to listen with compassion, humility, and...
Sometimes we can be unkind to ourselves, feel disconnected in our relationships or overwhelmed by life's problems. I believe counseling is a learning process. I will work with you to develop a compassionate understanding of who you are and new insight about areas in your life where you want support to change. I am passionate about working with individuals and families to support mental health a...
Welcome. These are strange and anxiety provoking times indeed. Whether you're isolated in your home away from family and loved ones or feeling trapped inside with too many loved ones needing your attention, these days life can feel lonely, confusing, boring, and overwhelming all within a 24 hour span. My goal right now is to help you foster connection, headspace, and some sense of nurturing cal...
North Star Counseling Group was founded on the idea that all people will find themselves in need of guidance and support at some point in their life. Various concerns can lead a person to counseling services. Stephanie Ardagh, LCSW works with children ages 3-18. She is experienced in addressing issues of: self esteem, self injury, body image, school refusal, adjustment to divorce and loss, soci...
Whether you're experiencing overwhelming stress, substance abuse, relationship problems, a struggle to overcome an experience in the past, being 'stuck' and your own resources aren't enough, having support is essential. I find it a high honor to get to explore who you are and who you want to be. I want get to know you and your world, your understanding of life, your language. To find creative w...
Do you feel stuck? Do you struggle with the ability to validate your thoughts and feelings? You’re not alone. Developing a positive self-identity in an ever changing world can be challenging. Sometimes over apologizing, rather than explaining, becomes our natural default. The greatest gift you can give yourself is the ability to self-sooth and to Do You, unapologetically. When you strengthen yo...
You are welcome to call me directly for a free 15 min. phone consultation. From there, you'll learn more about my working style and can ask any questions you may have. My office is conveniently located in Harvard Square near the Harvard T stop and the 77 Bus route. There are lots of metered parking spaces nearby....
Need urgent work on your relationship? Can't do weekly counseling? Want real answers, not just a listening ear? There's a better way... With an intensive approach... You set aside several days all at once with two professionals to learn principles and tools that would take you 6 months of ordinary couples therapy to learn. You complete clinical assessments before we meet to immediately have an...
My primary goal in doing psychotherapy is for my clients to have more choices and spontaneity in their lives as well as greater satisfaction. I want to help alleviate suffering, whether generated from past traumatizing experiences or from current experiences. I believe that we all have many answers and great potential inside us, but often are blocked from accessing our own wisdom so that we onl...
Washington, DC and Colorado are home to so many people deeply connected to their pets and companion animals. But what happens when your pet is terminally ill, dies, or goes missing and is never found? What emotional support is available to help you manage these painful and intense feelings? I provide therapeutic support for people going through this devastating and disorienting experience. Havi...
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar, post traumatic stress disorder, difficulties transitioning between life stages, feeling stuck, postpartum, substance abuse. Together, we can find coping skills and achieve goals that will help you have a more satisfying life. My goal as a therapist is to provide a warm, collaborative environment to foster healthy emotional functioning. Clien...
Seeking help in the form of therapy takes courage. My highly trained years of professional experience with children, adolescents, and adults have helped improve the mental and emotional well being of my clients in a safe, and nurturing environment. I compassionately help explore circumstances, develop insight, and ultimately, assist individuals heal from their emotional wounds. As a multicultur...
Your anxiety is ramped up trying to control something that you cannot control. Your world has been turned upside down and now nothing seems the same. Fatigue and feelings of distraction are consistently present and your worry about what might happen is too loud. You might even feel that your relationships have changed and that you need to protect the ones you love by hiding how you truly feel....
Sometimes life just gets messy and overwhelming. Life can be a struggle with a mental illness, and/or living with someone with a mental illness. I work with children, teens, adults, and families who are facing challenges associated with emotional wellness. Whether you or your child struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, defiant behaviors, emotional dysregulation, trauma, or other...
GH Recovery Solutions is a private drug and alcohol rehab providing intervention and treatment services to those suffering from substance use, and individuals with co-occurring mental health issues. We provide individualized treatment in a small, gender-specific environment. Also, GH Recovery offers one of the only comprehensive vocational programs in New England. At GH Recovery, evidence-based...
