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.
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...
Relationships, work, stress...like to make some changes? That is a great time to get a Life Coach! Our sessions will focus on you. We'll brainstorm our way to the very best version of you. Life Coaching looks forward and creates new destinations that you can be excited about. Together we will develop a plan to move you toward your goals. I have experience helping both adolescents and adults wit...
Hello and welcome. Asking for help for yourself or a loved one can be difficult. Sharing your life, thoughts and feelings with a complete stranger is even more difficult. That is why I believe that it is important to build a strong foundation of trust and help you feel comfortable and safe enough to share your story and life experiences with me. Finding a good fit with a therapist is very...
Multicultural and Multilingual Mental Health Counselor with Nursing degree specialized in acute psychiatric patients, crisis intervention, personality disorders and pain management Personalities are keys to determine prognosis in psychiatric and behavioral disorders. This is why my treatment plans include knowing the patient's trait combinations. I can provide therapy in Spanish, French,...
As we go through life we face challenges, from these challenges we may experience pain and suffering. As this pain becomes stored within us it creates burdens that may sometimes be too heavy to bear. As a result many may turn to temporary solutions. As I work with clients to explore and resolve pain and trauma more permanent solutions are often discovered and the burden of pain is reduced. My...
People seek counseling for a variety of reasons that can range from struggling with life transitions or self-worth issues to coping with crisis or trauma. These situations can cause us to feel anxious, depressed, hopeless, lost, or alone and are often influenced by factors over which we feel we have no control. As human beings, our instinct is to improve our lives, our well being and heal our...
Do you ever feel like it takes every ounce of strength you have just to make it through the day? Maybe you are a teen or young adult trying to hold it all together on the outside but are feeling discouraged and hopeless on the inside. Maybe you are a woman with little ones and are overwhelmed with all of the "shoulds" and emotional ups and downs. Or maybe you are a woman struggling with grief,...
I offer phone or Zoom sessions! I am a Certified Transformational Life Coach with Master's degrees in Psychology and Education. I help my clients to work through various life transitions: developing healthier habits, letting go of self-defeating behaviors, managing anxiety, and discovering how to create a life worth living! My unique gift is to help people learn the skills and practices they ca...
**Currently accepting new clients at Java Street location only** Have you been having trouble finding an open-minded therapist you connect with? Are you going through something that needs attention, and not sure where to seek help? Therapy can help you gain insight into persistent patterns and issues, connect some of the moving parts of your experiences, and guide you toward actualizing your fu...
Life can be difficult and it takes courage to ask for help. I believe each person's individual journey is unique and it is a privilege to walk alongside my clients as I support them at different stages in their journey. My goal is to create a calming environment where you can feel safe to process your emotions. As you let go of who you think you should be, space is created to become wholly who ...
Sometimes life hands us obstacles that are seemingly difficult to understand or might appear impossible to overcome. My belief is that the answers are within us and can be illuminated with the encouragement of personal insight, a promotion of communication in a safe environment and support. I provide a laid back approach to therapy, while gently leading you toward personal empowerment and insig...
A highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solution focused professional dedicated to providing exceptional care and effective treatment to individuals experiencing mental health problems and trauma related conditions. My therapy is an integration of approaches including psychodynamic, interpersonal process, mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral. I have...
Hi, I'm Wendy and I provide counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and Seniors. I use a strength based integrative approach that sees each person as unique. I pull from a variety of models including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, Humanistic, Sports, and Positive Psychology. I work with many challenges individuals face addressi...
We all want to be happy, but sometimes we lose our way or life gets overwhelming. Sometimes, we just need an ally to help get us back on our path. My aim is to help you live the life you want by increasing self-awareness, reducing internal conflict, and increasing self-compassion. We will leverage your strengths and build on your internal resources to assist you on your journey. Based on your...
I specialize is substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. My therapeutic approach is centered in the Client-Therapist-Relationship. Together, we will co-create a path for improved functioning, healing, and personal growth. This work takes courage and commitment and I'm incredibly honored to join my clients in this deeply personal process. I'm passionate about helping those begin, enric...
