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.
*Struggling through COVID-19? I offer exclusively online therapy sessions. Email me for a free online consult.* Are you adjusting to or anticipate a big life transition such as school, a new career, a relationship, parenthood or a move and it's causing you anxiety? Conflicted about how to approach a current struggle with a loved one or at your job and it's keeping you up at night with worry? Or...
I work online with a wide population of individuals living in Washington and Montana. I have experience using the body and nature in helping you identify and change behavioral patterns that are getting in the way of living your best life. I help you explore and heal the parts of you that are in discord. As an online therapist, I do request that my clients are not in crisis, but are relatively...
I want to congratulate you on taking the first step towards your wellness. Seeking the right therapist can be an overwhelming and intimidating process, especially while navigating various stressors in your life. In my practice, I strive to provide a safe, non-judgemental environment in which we can work to build a therapeutic relationship that fosters trust, support, and growth. My specialty ar...
**Not currently accepting new clients** I'm here to support and empower you to face your fears, challenge your thinking and find hope. I have 15+ years of clinical training and experience. Life is challenging, but I've learned that "we dont have to do it all alone, we were never meant to." Dr. Brene Brown If you are looking for a fresh new perspective, my eclectic integrative counseling style m...
We all can feel a little overwhelmed when we experience a life transition or a pandemic crisis. At times, having extra support and guidance in understanding how we can let go of potentially unhelpful behaviors and thought processes can feel so empowering! In my practice, I welcome you with emotional support and acknowledge your inner strengths to be able to address any obstacles with compassion...
I bring together the heart and science of psychology to my practice and 19 years experience in the field of mental health. I have worked as a researcher and clinician in inpatient and outpatient settings (including UCSD and the VA) and focused on trauma, grief, depression, dementia, Alzheimer's disease and forensics. I received a B.A. from Lehigh University in Psychology and Health & Human...
Are you struggling with relationships? Does it seem like it should be easier to connect with those we are related to, those we choose to be with, those we work with and those we parent? How do we address unhealthy relationships, or unhealthy parts of relationships? How do we make better choices going forward? You are not alone. I often work with those who have had difficulty or trauma in...
Has life thrown you a curve ball? Have you found yourself in a slump that you can't seem to get out of? Are you having panic attacks and you don't know why? Do you have a broken heart? If you are struggling and needing help, there is hope and you have come to the right place. Whether it's anxiety, depression, addiction, divorce or other relationship issues, grief, illness or another problem are...
I am dedicated to partnering with individuals in order to assist with navigating through life's challenges. I believe that you deserve a supportive and nonjudgmental space to explore issues that prevent you from being at your best. I am committed to ending stigma surrounding mental health treatment and increase awareness within marginalized communities. I look forward to the opportunity to work...
Life is often filled with challenges and difficulties. Many of us can be left feeling STUCK, UNHAPPY, UNFULFILLED, or HOPELESS. Though you may feel that way today, life can always change for the better. Whether you want to work through issues from your PAST that are impacting PRESENT, or perhaps you are having trouble navigating difficult relationships, or maybe you just don't feel like life is...
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my goal is to assist you in uncovering your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or...
I want to reflect your wholeness right now, even with patterns and feelings of stuckness and pain- the resolutions and answers are held within you. I am passionate about being a helper to guide you to connect with this wisdom within. Through supporting the wisdom of your body-mind-spirit, it is possible to move beyond "managing" painful symptoms and stuck patterns that often emerge from past...
Are you or your child feeling depressed? Anxious? Whether you are an adult or a parent looking for help for your teenager/child, I can help you to overcome obstacles that may be keeping you from your ideal life. I work hard for my clients and families and am truly passionate about these relationships and my role in their lives. Please visit my website www.docromneyryan.com to see how we can wor...
Our experiences and environment shape us greatly. They define how we perceive the world, impact our relationships, and contribute to developing our strengths. Sometimes we start to see patterns in our lives that are not in alignment with what we expect or what we want for ourselves. Feelings of despair may emerge. People may feel overwhelmed, anxious, experience loss of pleasure, or perhaps and...
Accepting new clients. I believe that people have what we need within us to walk in freedom, and the moment we find courage to accept that our paths are each unique, we begin to experience peace. I help people find strength in their story. We will work together to take an objective look at what steps will ease the suffering impacting your life. I meet each client with compassion and openness. I...
