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.
You've just taken the first step towards advancing your own personal growth. It can be difficult to address the painful or uncomfortable matters in our lives, but it is the only way to propel ourselves forward; to make the future stronger than the past. Through counseling we will work together to overcome whatever obstacles may be in the way of you living a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. I...
My central focus is relationships. I believe it is often from relationship change, stress, and disappointment, that many of our current struggles stem. We may have some wounds from our parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, etc. that began patterns in our way of relating to them and others. So, my primary focus is to build a healthy, authentic, and trustworthy relationship with my clients. O...
Struggling to find time for therapy? Not sure if you’re ready to commit to therapy? Feeling confused because a part of you wants help, you know there has to be a better way, and more to life, but you don’t know how or where to start. Imagine how refreshing it would feel to know there is a way to work through the “stuff” that’s holding you back, to know there is a guide available to help you...
We are professionals who focus on alcoholism, weight loss , crisis , domestic violence and psychological assessments reports and evaluations . We also help our clients / couples to develop a matured , happier relationship with themselves as individuals, and as a couple . We also specialize in crisis management in the work place . We treat substance abuse ,alcohol addictions, and other types of...
There are many elements that can have an impact on our lives, some are anxiety, stress, anger, depression, grief, addiction, and conflict. These issues decline our physical and mental health. The ideal client is one that is ready for change and desires additional coping skills; one that is willing to progress daily towards goals that WE establish, one that understands that life can be rigid but...
Your relationship is stressed or you're looking for one, you're restless in your career or you're searching for meaning. Your self-care has taken backseat to busyness and life has become about being mother, wife, or caretaker. You're feeling stagnant, uninspired, and worried the world is passing you by. Waking up in the morning and looking forward to your day seems like a distant reality. You w...
I have a great passion for working with children, teenagers, and young adults, as well as athletes. I work with my clients to help them cope in a healthy with with a variety of issues. Many of which include anger, depression, anxiety, performance anxiety, behavioral issues, ADHD, abuse, trauma, parenting, step parenting, co-parenting during and after a divorce and fertility issues. I am a train...
My favorite saying right now is “life is messy.” There’s so much weight that lives inside those three words: emotions, questions, uncertainty, especially for those of us who wander, wondering what our purpose is, who we are, and why life hasn’t met our expectations. Maybe we feel like there must be more to this and that life shouldn’t be this messy. The emotions around it are elevated when it’s...
I believe relationships are essential to our well-being. My training as a Marriage and Family Therapist gives me the experience to help you understand how relationships affect you as well as facilitate positive change....
Currently featured in Atlanta Magazine, I can help you through a cutting edge neuropsychological approach to therapy. Emotional and physical pain are often interrelated. I am a trauma specialist who uses a combination of therapies to help you transform your life from not-so-good to great. I can help you calm the mind and the body, reducing anxiety laden symptoms. Advanced BrainSpotting, CBT, DB...
This life journey, so full of potential joy, grace and human intimacy, is a winding road. Exploring what keeps us from optimal positive relations and personal peace, health, and acceptance is what my work embodies. Each of us has unique strengths and challenges. My experience is working with depression, anxiety/stress, trauma/PTSD, relationship, parenting and family issues, grief and loss, life...
Hi I am a passionate trauma therapist specializing in EMDR. I believe that my purpose in counseling is to help people find hope and build strength to walk through the challenges of life. I specialized in trauma therapy because these are the deep wounds we try to ignore and hide from others. These wounds may affect the trajectory of a person's life in countless ways. Trauma is subjective to the...
Shayda specializes in working with women, 18+. She uses a strength-based and holistic approach focusing on the whole self - mind, body, & spirit. Embracing a holistic view of human psychology, Shayda incorporates several modalities into her work including CBT, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, breathwork, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and mind-body medicine practices. She works with a w...
Is there a secret part of you that you’ve spent your whole life trying to hide? Do you often feel lonely and hopeless in this world? Is there something you’re afraid of, or question your ability to face? Do you feel confused or terrified about a life-altering decision you need to make? You are not alone. Let’s work together to turn your darkness and your fears into your guiding light. I use art...
Are you living your best life? Perhaps your life looks great on paper, but you secretly feel like something is missing. Maybe you find that you lack a sense of true connection in your relationships, or you feel lost when it comes to your next steps in your career. Functioning is not the same as flourishing, and you don't have to struggle alone. Let's move from feeling disconnected and lonely to...
