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 commend you on taking the first step towards feeling better. Are your romantic or family relationships affecting your moods, daily functioning, or causing you stress? Are you struggling trying to find your life partner? If so, I would like to help you. If you have experienced trauma, as a child or an adult, and want to start letting go of the emotional pain. I can assist you. Is depression,...
NOW ACCEPTING AND SERVING CHILDREN!! Have you ever felt lost or lonely while in a familiar or crowed place? Life throws many surprises at us, and while we cannot predict the outcome of any situation, we can take control of how we respond to certain situations. I first developed a passion for therapy when I hit a roadblock in my own life and was struggling to move past it. I specialize in helpin...
I am an experienced psychologist in private practice in San Carlos, California. My style of therapy is to provide a safe, compassionate environment to explore your feelings, while offering practical skills to alleviate distress. Therapy should be a collaborative process, and we will work together to identify your goals, and adapt the process to help you achieve them. By integrating complementar...
Have a busy life, hate sitting in traffic, and sitting on a stranger's couch isn't for you, give me a call at Convenient Counseling! Offering the "convenience" you are looking for without the uncomfortableness of an office. I work with various individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, marital/partner issues, and/or prenatal and postpartum depression. Call to set up a virtual session! I...
Hello! I’m a licensed clinical social worker with 30+ years of experience. I have worked in school social work, foster care, adoption, adolescent residential treatment, crisis assessment at Pine Rest Hospital, and outpatient treatment. I have been in private practice for 14 years. It is my privilege to listen to, and be with, people in their stories. Making sense of our narrative is a fundament...
Have you ever felt like life's daily stressors are too much to handle? Are you wondering where you can turn to find some extra support? We all face challenges in our life, whether it is a transition to a new school or job, conflict in relationships, or difficulty managing our emotions. Seeking professional help can be the first vital step in making a change. I work with children, adolescents, a...
If someone took time to listen deeply to you, what do you think would be said? If you could settle your mind, listen to your body, and open your heart, what do you think might happen? If you are looking for a place to explore thoughts, feelings, questions, and the paradoxes of life, you can find that kind of place here. I offer sincere presence, warm companionship and practical guidance through...
It takes courage to create change. An ideal client is open to all the possibilities of growth, someone willing to step out of their unhealthy or unhelpful patterns. Connecting with a licensed therapist can be the first step towards growth. My 25+ years of clinical experience has given me the privilege and honor to address individual, relationship and family issues from A-Z. The need to get unst...
We often come to therapy when old habits or ways of coping aren't working anymore, when we long for comfort- a shift- greater balance or deeper connections in our relationships. The whole person needs to be addressed in times of crisis, transition and loss. Healing is a word derived from the German hailjan, meaning “to make whole.” I work with a holistic, acceptance-based and contemplative...
I have been a licensed counselor for over 12 years with most of my experience being in residential chemical dependency treatment. I have worked with individuals and families to help get their lives back after having to deal with the crisis of active addiction in the home. I’m currently in a master’s program to obtain my degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, with the expectation of obtaining my...
When life throws you off track, please let me help you find your path. The most challenging times in our lives are also the moments that contain the highest potential for growth. Sometimes we feel like we have no choices and life is happening to us. However, by remembering that we can choose how we respond to the events in our lives we can be empowered to grow, thereby gaining wisdom and streng...
At Transformations Counseling, both Substance Abuse Counseling and Recovery Coaching are offered. Substance Use Disorder is a complex disease, caused by a number of contributing factors. Most substance abusers are seeking relief from some type of emotional or physical pain. Working with a licensed therapist can help the person suffering from substance use disorder identify patterns, reveal caus...
Entering into (or even the thought of entering into) a therapeutic process takes a lot of ambition and courage. The therapy process is not an easy one, but it can be a highly successful and rewarding one when it lessens your suffering, reduces troubling symptoms, and increases your ability to cope with the stressors of life. These are all outcomes that are best achieved within a nurturing and...
Are you feeling worried, self-critical or unable to do the things you want to most? Do you wish you could feel better and supported? Non-judgmental, understanding, effective and supportive care can help deal with life transitions or issues to help you be the best you. As a cognitive-behavioral, EMDR and psychodynamic therapist, I believe that we often re-experience difficult emotions in our...
Are you experiencing sadness, anxiety, or low motivation? Are you struggling with peer or family relationships? Do you find yourself ruminating over decisions and unable to move on? Do you use unhealthy means of coping with stress? If you or your teen have answered yes to any of these questions (or have other emotional concerns), I may be able to help. As a client-centered therapist, I believe...
