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.
Do you feel like you can't find your peace? Are you trapped in an uncomfortable space you can't quite navigate out of? Life has a way of throwing us off balance. We can become faced with a number of challenges that may feel too difficult to overcome. The good thing ... you don't have to figure it all out on your own. I provide a non-judgmental and safe setting to allow you to freely express...
*SHORT WAITLIST* Coming to therapy is a brave choice. The right fit with your counselor is absolutely key. I will meet you exactly where you are and help you engage with and enjoy your life more meaningfully and effectively. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience helping adults, teens, and children achieve their goals, heal from their painful past experiences, build a m...
"Providing an opportunity for healing, support, and growth while assisting individuals and families in the healing process is what we do. I often find that in life, adversity can knock us for unexpected bumps in our journey; however with each bump, there is an opportunity! Our team is trained to walk along this path with you and assist you to a place of healing and wellness. It is important to ...
I believe in the pursuit of a lifelong journey of growth for myself and my clients. For over 35 years I have been helping children, adolescents, families and individuals address and work through their issues by identifying, exploring and creating new and healthier belief systems founded on acceptance and mindfulness. I specialize in treating attachment issues in children and adolescents as well...
Choosing therapy is courageous and it can also be terrifying and confusing. Whether you’re struggling with anger, anxiety, stress, substances or trauma, this is the place you’ve been searching for. You’ll be met with compassion, care, and an understanding that only those who have experienced your same issues can possibly provide. No one knows what it’s like to struggle better than someone who h...
Sometimes we get caught up in who we think we should be or how we think we should act. This makes it hard to tune in to which parts of ourselves we want to nourish. I invite clients both young and old to take an active role in learning ways to increase meaning and enjoyment in their lives. I work with adolescents, adults, and parents struggling with issues of depression and anxiety, sexuality, ...
I provide assistance to individuals who are looking to proactively and constructively manage life challenges and stressors, along with supporting them emotionally along their journey. I believe that developing an emotionally strong intellect and psyche is the basis to having a happy, well-adjusted life. Having a mind-set of empowerment is the focus of my counseling and I believe it is important...
I believe that all mental anguish begins with loneliness and disconnection. This is why my approach to psychotherapy is grounded fundamentally in the relationship that we build together. Together we will move through suffering, creatively identifying new possibilities and ways of experiencing life. We will find hope and build your capacity to love both yourself and others more fully. From withi...
Parents and Guardians: Are you struggling to keep the peace at home? Do you feel as though every conversation with your child/teen turns into a screaming match? Are you overwhelmed with what to do next? Do you want to be supportive but don’t know how you can help your child/teen? Does it feel like your child/teen defiantly breaks or ignores all your rules? If you answered yes to any of these...
Within an affirmative, safe space, I can proceed with you or loved ones across the life span in hope to help you to discover personal strengths and guide you on a path of promoting growth and developing ways to cope more successfully with life's transitions, family member's challenging behaviors, and adjustment difficulties on life's journey. I specialize in serving clients and their families w...
"Where did my daughter go?" She's anxious, unhappy, stressed out &/or traumatized. Sometimes you have to walk on eggshells around. Her self-esteem has dropped & she struggles to feel like she belongs. She’s overwhelmed with schoolwork and high expectations. The two of you are struggling more than ever. You want to help her but she feels distant and shuts you out. She spends a lot of time in her...
We all encounter challenges that affect our quality of life. Although struggles are part of the normal human experience, we were not meant to work through them alone. My passion is to come alongside you to help you find healing and change as you journey down this path called life. I am here to provide support, encouragement, and my expertise to help you find the strength to overcome whatever li...
Hello, I'm Dr. Gabrielle Toloza. I am a Virtually-based Psychologist licensed in the states of Oklahoma, Hawaii and Michigan. I've been a helping professional 20+ years collaborating with adults, families, children and couples. I seek to see each person as the unique individual they are and utilize their strengths to help improve upon their areas of challenge. I believe strongly that every pers...
Sometimes we feel very alone, disconnected and as though we are lost and suffering inside. As a licensed clinical social worker and certified yoga instructor, my approach is to support clients on their journey to recovery, fulfillment, and completeness. Specializing in helping people through grief and loss, chronic illness and pain, and other causes of suffering, I take a mindful approach in...
Pain is an unfortunate reality of the human experience. Sometimes, our attempts to control or avoid pain, whether it's physical, psychological, or otherwise, also pulls us away from other things in our lives that are important to us, resulting in a less fulfilling life. Your decision to pursue therapy is a significant step towards finding a more workable way to manage the things in your life th...
