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.
Thank you for making it this far, you are stronger than you think. I specialize in working with individuals, teen, couples and family therapy. My specialities include treating depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, parent/teen treatment, mother-daughter relational dynamics, mood disorders, sleep disorders, trauma, oppositional defiance/behavioral issues, sexual identity, bi-racial struggles an...
I am a licensed (LMHC and LADC1) an experienced bicultural /bilingual behavioral health counselor (Spanish/English) with over 30 years of experience serving the multicultural and Latino community in the North Shore area. I work with clients from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. I have a unique multicultural understanding of mental health disorders and how to lead and to treat...
The evolving challenges of raising children involve the addition of new technology and an ever-increasing pressure to succeed. Keeping on top of these dynamics can at best overwhelm and at worst alienate those in even the most healthy families. Teens pass through a stage of fluctuating hormonal levels, while negotiating burgeoning independence, and navigating the waters of social media along wi...
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling to deal with life changes? Do you feel as though you don't enjoy those things that used to excite you? Feeling stuck or restless in your current situation is temporary. You can find a new outlook. Let me help you through life's transitions. My goal is to guide and assist you in finding your own strengths that allow you to move forward, process the past and...
"We don't have to do all of it alone, we were never meant to." -Brené Brown. If you are considering making the decision to enter into the therapy process, you have come to the right place. I value the therapeutic relationship in my work with clients, as it is often a predictor of achieving the goals you set. I provide long-term and short-term psychotherapy with emphasis on anxiety, depression,...
Are you feeling out of balance and unsure how to move forward? This can be difficult to try to tackle on your own! Anxiety, depression, relational/marital issues, eating concerns, self-esteem difficulties, family difficulties, and other mental and emotional health challenges can make finding and maintaining balance even more of a challenge. That being said, I have seen incredible changes come a...
Welcome and thank you for visiting. There are many professional therapists to choose from. It's often hard to distinguish between everyone and feel you've made the right decision. Finding a genuine connection can take time. It's alright to change your mind if you don't feel comfortable. The best counseling environment encourages exploration of who you are with someone you trust, accepts you as ...
Change is rarely easy, however having the right tools can make all the difference. Working with adults, families & couples, and adolescents my goal is to help build the life you want. I work to provide a safe space with the support and tools you need to feel happier, accomplish your goals, and move forward. I aim to help people get more of what they want out of life, focusing on real world...
How do we find our center in an anxiety-ridden world? How can we use this time to unearth our true potential? How do we release emotional pain and trauma still lingering in our past? When navigating the self I am inventive and curious. I give my clients a warm, soft place to land. Together we discover awareness that shines the light on the abundant possibility of healing. My office is a safe,...
I have over 15 years experience providing counseling to adult, children, and families. I have experience with military issues. also have experience dealing with grief counseling. I have also provided counseling addictive issues.individualize all counseling to met the specific need of that person that I am counseling at the time. I have done most of my work in community counseling, which include...
"I believe every person has value and a divine purpose in life". Challenges will come, but you can overcome them. Thank you for taking the first step in the healing process. I am dedicated to enhancing the emotional, physical, and spiritual strength of my clients. I am here to support, encourage, challenge and empower you to reach your goals. I am TF-CBT Certified (trauma informed care) and hav...
Life doesn't come with instructions. We make the best choices we're capable of, and still at times we find ourselves feeling powerless within our circumstances. In these moments, we may require guidance to navigate the course or even to decide which course to navigate. Therapy, in my view, is a partnership where you are empowered to discover your strengths to meet life's challenges. To this aim...
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or simply overwhelmed by your life's circumstances? Is taking more and more out of you to get through the day? And it seems no progress is made, nor things are getting better? You are finding yourself maybe overeating, worrying to the point of making yourself sick, overdrinking, overspending, just to name a few. You are searching for a counselor who gets you ...
We all want to do well. Sometimes challenges get in the way. We need to learn new skills for getting through life's challenges, and sometimes we need a guide. I am empathic. I listen. People have always naturally opened up to me. I empower clients to make the choices needed in order to improve their lives and live by their values. I am dedicated to giving options and assisting you to choose wha...
You may be feeling anxious or depressed as a result of the changes coronavirus has brought to your life. Helping you reduce anxiety and depression are two of my specialties. I've been helping people heal and meet their treatment goals for 26 years. I also specialize in parenting issues. After learning more about your therapy goals, we'll create a "wheel of healing" which will include...
