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 am Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) and hold a Masters degree in Professional Counseling (MS). I work with adults and older teens (14+) suffering with mood challenges, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, and life adjustments. I use a variety of different treatment modalities that best suit my clients needs and my clients play an active role in their own recovery and wellness. I have...
*I am currently full and not accepting new clients.* Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship or family issues? I can help you with these concerns and more. I am easy to talk to, believe in collaborative and evidence-based treatment, can usually get new clients in the same week they reach out, offer afternoon, evening appointments (10am-10pm) and telephone and/or web appointments,...
Cornerstone Care Counseling Center LLC clients come for counseling for many reasons. If you have suffered the loss of loved ones, divorce, domestic violence, alcohol and substance abuse or dependency, codependency, sexual abuse, trauma, physical or emotional abuse or any other Mental Heath issue, then Cornerstone Care Counseling Center LLC is the place for you. Cornerstone Care also offers...
Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked extensively in child welfare, foster care, and the courts. I am keenly aware of the impact of family stress, conflict, addiction, trauma, and mental illness across generations. Because of this, I am committed to providing high quality services to adults who are touched by these or related issues, such as challenging life transitions, relationships, or a...
Individuals are often given advice by those who have not taken the time or had the ability to understand the issue. My goal in therapy is to understand the concerns and challenges from your perspective. Only after a relationship based on trust, empathy, understanding, and at times, humor, has been built, can I help you achieve your goals. Everyone deserves individually tailored treatment. If th...
PLEASE NOTE THAT I CURRENTLY HAVE NO OPENINGS. Hello! I appreciate how vulnerable a person can feel in therapy, and so I do my best to provide a safe, supportive, and warm environment. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client can be very meaningful and important, and so I work to provide my clients with deep empathy and my full attention. I have worked with people from a wid...
I enjoy working with all people to help find what works best for you personally. I have a very down to earth approach and I'm all about identifying and using your own strengths to solve issues; fostering and building empowerment; and moving past shame and self criticism. Therapy is different for each person depending on your needs, preferences, and goals. And for each person the experience shou...
Your mind is a priceless treasure uniquely created to seek meaning. The drive to lead a productive, joyful, and life-affirming existence, with insight into the motivation of self and others, compels us to overcome challenging concerns with purposeful energy and skillful action. Seeking therapy is brave, and you deserve a warm, collaborative, and supportive therapist, committed to helping you...
I have a deep passion for helping people discover their power in the face of life’s adversities. Stress presents itself in a number of ways which impact the mind, body, and spirit. As a psychotherapist, I am dedicated to an integrative whole-person approach to wellness and healing. I am particularly interested in healing the emotional/spiritual wounds of internalized racism, sexism, homophobia ...
"As a musician for most of my life I use this metaphor: Every heart has a song it wants to sing, and when your heart sings that song, life is good! Trauma, hardship, loss, and misfortune can knock our hearts "out of tune" and we can wind up singing a different tune, one that doesn't feel right. My intention with each client is to listen - and help you listen - to places you are feeling off key,...
Without vulnerability, there is no growth. Sometimes our "own stuff" influenced by family generations and personal experiences get in the way of our healing. It is intuitive for us to defend against such vulnerabilities for protection and at the same time such defenses do an outstanding job of stunting our growth. Where's the balance? This is the reason I believe therapy is about creating a saf...
I believe that well-being is a right not a privilege and that everyone is hungry for meaning, purpose and connection. The absence of these things can lead to disorder and dysfunction. The greatest gift of being a therapist is helping people of all ages let go of unhealthy coping skills and cultivate an authentic, full life. In my practice, I focus on the specific needs and goals of the individu...
As said by Jim Rohn, “Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” We all experience personal setbacks from time to time. Unfortunately, life does not and will never operate completely according to our own plans. When experiencing a setback or situation that requires a different approach, there is absolutely no shame in reaching out for assistance. The human spirit is one...
Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by anxiety? Are you constantly irritable and asking yourself if things will ever get better? Thank you for viewing this profile and considering moving forward with me! Now more than ever, many of us are struggling with the effects of the pandemic. This understandably may have created a variety of unexpected reactions we are forced to deal with on a dail...
I have extensive experience working with multiple populations (i.e. children, adolescents, and adults). I have worked with children, adolescents and their families addressing behavioral and emotional issues and those with chronic mental illness (such as Depression, Anxiety, and Schizoaffective Disorder). I have also worked inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment. I have training and...
