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.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of therapeutic experience with children, teens and adults and 10+ years working with transgender individuals. I specialize providing informed and up-to-date support to trans and non binary individuals in a safe, affirming therapeutic setting. Through a transgender-affirmative and trauma informed lens, I support trans individuals and their lo...
Congratulations on starting your search for a therapist. Finding the right person to help you navigate through life's challenges is an important first step. I have 17 years experience working with teens and young adults. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety and trauma. I am a caring and goal oriented therapist who provides a supportive and trusting environment for you and your love ones...
I have enjoyed working with clients from very diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds and sexual orientations and identities for over 20 years. I prize establishing respectful, trusting, and collaborative relationships with my clients as this is key in helping them achieve their goals in treatment. It is my goal for clients to leave therapy with new skills, new...
With over 15 years experience of empowering individuals, couples & families, I aim to inspire those I counsel. I am passionate about people & the restoration/ maintenance/progression of their relationships. Specializations: addictions, anger, anxiety, "before the ring" counseling, communication, conflict, depression, disability, infidelity, life transitions, marital distress, premarital...
I have a heart for helping women work through the stages and events of our life cycle. I desire to offer support and clarity in areas of struggle in our various roles with a heavy emphasis on working with women dealing with abuse....
On the outside you're trying to keep it all together. On the inside you're falling apart. You feel stressed, overwhelmed, and everything is a struggle. No matter what you do it's never good enough. You're tired of feeling tired and ready for change. I specialize in helping people struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. This may show up in your life as low self-esteem, difficulty stayin...
Life is difficult when you don't know who you are and where you want to go. I know how to help you answer both of these questions. Are you ready to know yourself on the deepest levels? I'm ready to help you. I like clients to be " curious" rather than judgmental of their issues/problems. It is only through a spirit of " curiosity" -- rather than anger or blaming -- that a client can learn to st...
On-Line Sessions Only. I work well with anyone who seeks therapy and is ready to work on themselves. I have worked with about every population, culture and age group. Issues that I am best suited to treating include a wide variety of disorders, childhood trauma, addictions, domestic violence, parenting/bonding/interpersonal relationships. I certified in EMDR and expressive arts therapy. I like ...
*********GROUPS and SLIDING SCALE sessions available.************ Do you find yourself bottling things up and believe others would not understand? Do you become so stressed at times that you cannot concentrate at work or school, even to point of avoiding loved ones? Periods of uncertainty and trials come into our lives, but its how we choose to deal with that change that impacts our quality of...
Welcome! The process of choosing the right therapist for yourself or a family member can feel a little overwhelming. I am so glad you found me and hope I can help make the process a bit easier. For whatever your reasons for seeking out therapy at this time, it is my job to create the type of warm, collaborative, non-judgmental space where your goals can be explored and met. I believe therapy ca...
My specialty is working with "20-30-somethings" experiencing your "quarter life calling". This phase of early adulthood can bring independence and liberation, and also fear. It can leave you feeling scared, anxious, depressed, or confused. You may need support to heal from your past, work through stuck places, and navigate through questions about your identity, your future, or your relationship...
Have you experienced trauma? Are you tired of therapists not getting your identity? Do you feel like you encounter more barriers and microaggressions than support when seeking healing for trauma? This is unacceptable. Stop shrinking to make therapist more comfortable. The classic diagnosis for trauma is PTSD, but there are other diagnosis and the effects of trauma can be broad. You cannot heal...
Life is hard and you are here because you are looking for a different solution, a "second chance," or a greater understanding about your life's journey. Therapy can help you with all types of life transitions such as relationships problems, anxiety, depression and self esteem. In my practice I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is an evidenced-based therapy that focuses on developing...
In therapy, the client and I enter into a collaboration to find new ways to problem-solve, reduce suffering, discover patterns and build new life paths. As part of this process, I help the client: to learn about patterns of thought and behavior, to learn to be with unpleasant experiences instead of avoiding them or grasping for something else, and to practice awareness, self-compassion and...
