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 is full of challenges that can weigh us down and prevent us from living in our highest potential with satisfaction, vitality, and joy. It can be confusing to see how to move ahead and hard to try new things, even when we have a sense for what needs to change or what could be better. As a therapist who works with both adults and children, we can work together to move through current challen...
"Compassion is one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives"-Dalai-Lama. We often forget-or-struggle to be compassionate towards ourselves. Making it difficult to validate our experiences. In my capacity as your Clinical therapist, I will provide a space to allow you to do just that. Ideally, a balance-and-peace in your life-and-relationsh...
Regardless of what you are seeking to change or improve, you do not have to be alone in the process. Through a collaborate effort with me, we can tackle life's challenges together and find solutions that benefit you in a meaningful and lasting way. I consider it a privilege to accompany my patients on their individual journeys of growth and maturation. If you are feeling unbalanced, detached, o...
8/2020 - NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Hello! I am a Board Certified Art Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Transgender Care Therapist working in the Pittsburgh area. I have experience working with adolescents and adults and approach therapy from an experiential, feminist, multicultural approach. I utilize art making and expressive therapies to help facilitate greater...
( English | español ) (Not accepting new clients). I generally offer free counseling to BIPOC individuals- I stand in solidarity with you. My clients find me fun, creative, relaxed, safe, and easy to talk to. I have been in the helping fields for over seven years. I love being able to help children, teens, adults, couples and families tap into their inner courage and strength to navigate throug...
When we experience intense emotions that result from life stress, transitions, or past experiences, it can be difficult to feel hope. We might feel stuck, as if we have always felt this way. You do not have to do this alone. I work together with my clients in re-connecting with their strengths and building a strong positive relationship with themselves. The journey to healing is unique to...
Lindsey Jensen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned her Bachelors in Psychology from University of Arizona and her Masters in Social Work from Arizona State University. Lindsey has experience working in community mental health centers, inpatient and residential settings, public school, and outpatient settings. Lindsey particularly enjoys helping children, adolescents, and adults...
Are you overwhelmed with stress? Are you dealing with change, or transition? Have you have suffered a significant loss? Are you struggling with staying on task, difficulty focusing, lack of motivation, or setting limits? Maybe you want to understand yourself, your family of origin and other relationships more fully. Is your spiritual journey lonely? Is what you have believed changing? Are your ...
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker and therapist providing a welcoming, safe, supportive and accepting environment for (age 18+) young adults, middle-aged and older adults to create a path to healing, self-acceptance and change when faced with difficult life transitions, stress, anxiety disorders, depression/ mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, personality disorders, emotional, physical and sexu...
Sheri works well with children with histories of adversity, parents and adult survivors of trauma. She can assist in not only processing through the experiences but gain in developmental milestones and assist in teaching how the brain responds to trauma. She brings hope to families and adults who are dealing with the struggles and shame regarding their current and past experiences. Sheri is a T...
Many people experiencing significant emotional problems are uncertain whether counseling sessions might help in their particular case. They wonder about the ultimate goals of therapy. This uncertainty usually disappears once people actually start working with an understanding therapist. Among other benefits, counseling can help you identify unhealthy thought and behavior patterns that trigger...
As a Sex & Relationship Therapist, I come from a person-centered, open-minded, sex-positive, trauma-informed, attachment-oriented, and multi-cultural perspective, to support my clients in creating a healthy, satisfying, and empowered sexuality and relationship with oneself and others. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and partners struggling with relationship & attachment issues,...
There's no one-size-fits-all for those struggling with challenges, but it's our joy to travel with you in a safe and empathetic, connected environment. Our goal is to help you navigate your bonds in the past, present, and future, for a healthier heart and relationships. Therapy is a process of growth, and we look forward to walking alongside you. We specialize in working with adults of all ages...
"The ultimate lesson all of us have to learn is unconditional love, which includes not only others but ourselves as well!" ~Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. Making the decision to invest in yourself through therapy is just one of the ways you can apply this lesson. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist with experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and...
Hello, Jack is my nickname and you're welcome to use it. I've been seeing clients privately for over 20 years. As well as 17 running a rehab and detox and partial oversight of a psychiatric unit. I enjoy working with people. I enjoy working with people who are invested in their growth and are willing to do the work. I have great respect for the trust that is offered as clients share their lives...
