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.
Life can be especially difficult for you as an LGBTQ person. Torturous anxiety, relationship problems, deep confusion, struggling self-worth, loneliness, and even hopelessness are all common experiences of LGBTQ+ people because the world often does not make it easy for you. I understand. I really do. But even further, with your willingness to work and the knowledge, experience, and expertise I'...
Do you feel that anxiety, stress and panic are taking a toll on you body and the mind? Have you been hit with anxiety about your child's wellbeing or concerned they have anxiety? I know what you're feeling. Being a parent is hard work. If only there was a guide book, right? I am here to support you and work with you, your children, and/or your spouse. Mindfulness based practices can reduce anxi...
My approach to therapy utilizes an integrative blend of counseling theory to provide specialized services to a wide variety of clients and client issues. My goal in therapy is to work in an equal and collaborative relationship with clients to reach his or her goals through empathy, respect, genuineness, and a little humor. I strive to assist clients to work towards identifying challenges or...
Tired of just getting by in life? Sometimes life problems and mental health issues can stop people from achieving their full potential. I specialize in helping people to work on their problems, learn effective coping tools, and achieve the life they want. I work with older teens transitioning from school to adult life, students who want to decide on a career path, adults who are considering a...
With more than 20 years experience working with children, families, individuals with intellectual disability, and adults, my approach to therapy is integrative and wellness-oriented. I focus on the unique needs and strengths of each individual while utilizing mindfulness-based, trauma-focused, cognitive-behavioral, expressive, play and somatic approaches to psychotherapy. I also specialize in...
Adulting can sometimes be overwhelming. The demands of work, family, relationships, and parenting can feel like too much with no where to turn. I am here to help you find new ways to cope with the stressful demands, improve relationships so they are more satisfying, become more effective parents, and learn ways to reduce the harmful effects of daily stress on your life. Make an appointment toda...
Life transitions can be scary and difficult to navigate alone. Using proven and effective means, I work with heterosexual couples, same sex couples, and couples in ethical non-monogamous relationships to navigate the sometimes-murky waters of life transitions that may feel difficult to navigate alone. I specialize in Trauma, ineffective communication styles, affairs, parenting differences and/o...
Welcome! My heart is to empower women to be the best and most beautiful versions of themselves! I specialize in working with topics like spirituality, self-esteem and emotional health. I believe in helping you discover your strengths and empowering you to live your life well. I bring positivity, hope, encouragement and compassion to every session! I look forward to connecting with you! I am abl...
I believe that therapy is most effective when it is empathic, collaborative, non-judgemental and non-pathologizing. I am deeply interested in the uniqueness of each human being who comes to me. By talking together in ways which nurture curiosity, compassion and insight we will look at what troubles you, what brings you hope, and which patterns of thinking/feeling/being you are engaging in that ...
Do you find yourself unable to stop unwanted thoughts, worries or emotions? Are you just going through the motions, not feeling and/or not knowing what or how to feel? Are you struggling with discomfort or distress over painful past events? If you could answer yes to any of these questions or others like them, it might be the time to consider seeking a therapist to help to regain your balance a...
It's time to live life with intention. No more sitting on the sidelines of your journey lamenting that whatever will be, will be. Understandably, we can’t control everything that happens in our lives, but we can be proactive in understanding our responses to life’s challenges. Seeking mental wellness encourages increased self-compassion and stronger relational bonds. Mental health therapy is an...
Welcome to Intentional Step Therapy. I am excited you are ready to take this step. As humans we all want to live a full rich life. We want to understand ourselves and to feel “worthy” “loved” or “enough”. We want to be authentic and live by our values even when we are not sure what that means. Anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, life experience, that stress that won’t go away are just barri...
Better sex and a happy relationship are possible. If you are struggling with finding answers to problems with sex and intimacy, then you have found the right place. Sexual problems are among the top couple complaints and are a major concern for many singles in today's dating culture. The mixed and often inaccurate information about sex, intimacy and relationship can leave us feeling overwhelmed...
-Currently full- Life is hard! Pause for a moment and give yourself credit for taking the brave, difficult step of seeking therapy. You're respecting your struggles AND looking for constructive ways to address them. I draw from a range of approaches supported by research to meet your unique needs. I strive to provide a safe, warm, and supportive relationship, helping you actualize a life that...
Life brings its blessings and its challenges that are best met with thoughtfulness and compassion to ourselves and those we cherish. With a solution focused approach, we can evaluate where we are stuck in life, how it may help and harm us, and if and how we are ready to make a change. I aim to empower clients to take the lead in the direction of their therapy using my experience and knowledge a...
