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.
I use an integrative and systemic framework in my therapy with a client-centered, strengths-based focus. I draw from a variety of methodologies and empirically-supported treatments to help each client system meet their needs and goals. I strive to provide a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment, and I believe that change in therapy comes once a supportive client-therapist...
Everyone could benefit from therapy at some point in their life. After all, life - while incredibly amazing - can also include hardship, sorrow and deep suffering. We all experience loss, encounter challenges, and we all are privy to the brokenness of our culture that results in carrying a variety of misguided and limiting beliefs that can affect our relationship with our Self, with others, and...
In today's world we are faced with many troubles and hard times. It can be difficult coping, causing one to need someone to talk to about their stresses and hardships. We at Counseling On The Hill (COTH) understand the needs of people in today's society. We care and understand all the tribulations that are difficult to cope with that befall us all. We are here to help!!! We have License...
Michelle Weathers has worked as an independently Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor for nearly 10 years. Michelle provides clinical services for those dealing with a variety of mental health concerns, including trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, substance use disorders, Michelle is devoted to helping others and is passionate about increasing awareness of mental health issues and the need fo...
YOU MADE IT! Let's change your LIFE! YOU ARE a badass in your 20s or 30s and you *mostly* have your life together, but something is holding you back. You work hard on your life goals, but have also been dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, and some negative self-talk. Maybe you look at social media and immediately feel you're not doing enough with your life (been there) - or maybe your...
I have worked with individuals in a variety of settings since 2010. I also have worked with families in diverse cultural backgrounds such as military families, minority groups, immigrants and refugees. Most of my work focuses on helping clients find their strengths and use them to manage life stressors, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, trauma, and acculturation. I use strengths-based...
( English | español ) Therapy is an intimidating process. It requires you to face the struggles keeping you from reaching your full potential. Life is full of transitions. At each, we learn to adapt and adjust. However, these transitions can be difficult and can lead to debilitating symptoms like anxiety, depression, and anger, etc. Perhaps these are not happening to you, but you notice them in...
Providing online telehealth services in the state of California. As an interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients address current life challenges and long-standing issues. With compassion and understanding, I help individuals find resolution to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues. With an...
Life is sending messages from every angle that you need to be more. The more you hear it, the more your belief that you can do better fades. Each day you wake up with dreams that life will change and yet it seems each day is served up the same as yesterday. You wonder if it will ever change. It may be your marriage, your relationship with your parents, addictions that shame you, or anxiety or...
Psychotherapy is a wonderful gift to yourself. It takes courage to take an inventory of your life and make healthy changes to improve the quality of your life. Through counseling with me, clients build upon their strengths to heal from a multitude of emotional issues. Whether you are struggling with issues of anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, relationship distress, or creative issues, I a...
Trauma and stress are not distributed fairly among us, but they are a part of life we all have to learn to navigate. While I can't say treatment of trauma - or any successful therapy - is fun, easy, or quick, if you are looking at Psychology Today profiles you are likely considering getting support and making some changes. That is an excellent first step! If you are experiencing difficulties in...
I believe that counseling should be tailored to the individual so I strive to create a unique, safe environment for every person who comes in for help. I work with my clients to help them overcome the issues that are keeping them from moving forward in their life. I have over 10 years experience with treating clients of all ages with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, and Panic Disord...
My focus is assisting clients needs by assessing them via zoom, telephone, or personal interview. My unique ability give opportunity to understand, and evaluate each client case by case. I promote mind conscious awareness tools that would enable the client to have in order to develop on a level that's conducive to what they are encountering. My technique fall under the CBT guidelines, and are...
When you reach out for help for yourself or your child, it's because of everything that's right with you. It takes bravery to seek help. My goal is to make sure that we celebrate that bravery, identify the areas of your life where you’d like to see improvements, and give you tools to improve those areas. For over 10 years, I've had the privilege of working with a variety of clients. With my...
