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.
There have been numerous times in my life where I have needed to count on someone. Family and friends are a necessary and appreciated support for all of us however, someone outside of our personal relationships is often desirable and more effective. In those moments, I am thankful that counselors exist and I don’t have to go it alone. Similarly, times arise in our role as parents where our...
My clients have been trying to make changes for a long time. Sometimes their struggles take over and cause them to do drastic things like over-exercise, binge, purge, or restrict. For a moment they feel better. But over time, their struggles begin to take on a life of their own. By the time my clients find me, they feel very distant from who they are and the life they used to enjoy. The people ...
You are not a problem to be solved. In a warm, professional, and safe environment, I can help you learn to better handle your emotional or psychological pain with compassion while developing the skills and resources to make positive changes in your life. I utilize a nonjudgmental approach with open curiosity and evidence-based interventions to overcome obstacles and help you achieve a more...
Therapy is NATURAL medicine for your mind and soul. Your healing is not worth the delay. You have unresolved matters from childhood, you work in a highly stressful environment, you feel alone and guilty for things that are out of your control. Healing from your past hurt and disappoints is vital to your growth and elevation. We can no longer operate under the same unhealthy thoughts and behavio...
Establishing yourself, and your identity, is a lifelong process. You are not alone when you face questions including: Who am I? What is my purpose? Who do I want in my life? What do I stand for? Why am I here? When we consider these questions, along with countless others branching from these, you might find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or frustrated. Attempting to navigate this...
Why try therapy? Because you deserve it. You deserve to be listened to, to be understood and not told to "just snap out of it". You deserve to take care of yourself, to feel good about yourself and to believe that you matter. You deserve to learn ways to manage and deal with depression, anxiety, the past, addictive behaviors, negative self-talk, feelings of worthlessness, and/or overwhelming li...
We don't know each other yet, but I imagine you're thinking of making changes in your life. You might be here because you're trying to come to terms with something recent - the loss of a loved one, a relationship ending, or a terrifying car accident. Perhaps it's something that you have struggled with for years - anxiety, depression, trauma, an eating disorder, or addiction. The fact that you'r...
When depression, anxiety and stress feel overwhelming, I offer a safe place for clients to explore whatever issues they are confronting. Together we work to remove obstacles, find emotional clarity and meaning, and open the door to lasting change. I believe therapy to be a partnership where we build trust, become curious and collaborate on how best to remove blocks and old patterns, and acquire...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I have worked in a variety of settings in the mental health field. I enjoy working with individual adults and adolescents with a range of issues. I use a collaborative approach with my clients providing a safe and comfortable space for them to address their concerns. I get to know the uniqueness of each client, integrating strategies to meet their...
As a therapist, my mission is to walk alongside you on your journey, meeting you where you're at, and offering you a safe therapeutic environment where you can find hope and healing. The first step of starting therapy can be scary and intimidating, but I am here to help in any way I can, and ensure you are comfortable and receiving the best care that works for you. I have experience serving a w...
Do you feel like you are sinking due to unrelenting stress? Do you feel so overwhelmed that you aren't sure what needs to be fixed first? Do you think self- care is selfish, but advocate it for others? Do you wish to attract more abundance and earn your worth? Are you filled with self- doubt and feel like you don't belong? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, I'd be honored to work...
You are interested in counseling because you need help with anxiety or addiction. You are open to trying mindfulness, meditation, exercise or whatever it takes to heal. Its ok with you if therapy includes a little tough love because you don't need someone to cosign your BS. And... you also want someone who can listen to you and offer empathy and compassion. Additionally, you reached out to me...
Anchor to Hope Counseling is currently not taking any new clients. I am here to support and guide individuals of all ages on a positive healing journey. I will provide you with encouragement, compassion and understanding through your journey to enlightenment and bringing forth positive change. I specialize in treating adults and children experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment...
( English | español ) I have the heart for helping people and walking alongside them in their journey to heal. Life can bring unexpected challenges. I aim to work collaboratively with my clients to help them through the various road blocks and difficulties that life presents. People frequently limit themselves based on old assumptions and expectations and it can be freeing to start to disentang...
You may be seeking out therapy now if you struggle with depression, anxiety, addiction, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. Things may just feel off. Perhaps past trauma is making life hard today. You've come here hoping things can get better. Healing happens when we befriend ourselves and developing deeper understanding of our experiences in the world and relationship to that...
