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.
Are you concerned about your child's behavior? Are you struggling to understand what is happening for your child? Are you finding parenting overwhelming? I have experience working with children, adolescents and parents on many issues including loss, attachment, anxiety, anger, impulsivity, and low self-esteem. I also work with complex famlies dealing with family conflict. Parents are essential ...
I love my work! I have been a psychotherapist, coach and workshop leader in Philadelphia for 30 years. I have treated clients from all walks of life with a wide range of mental health challenges. I have been informed and inspired by each. My life - professional and beyond has been enriched as I walk with a client on the journey to confidence and well being. I use many techniques, but my focus i...
”The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but having new eyes” (Marcel Proust). I enjoy taking the journey with you. I am a clinical psychologist and art therapist, dedicated to helping individuals of all ages – child through adult – feel hopeful and empowered while facing challenges from stress and emotional problems due to mental health issues, physical illness,...
I am a person-focused strength based clinician that focuses on doing the work the client identifies as pertinent and important. I will work with clients that are needing assistance in understanding what informs addictive behaviors, processing prior trauma, and how to build on strengths as well as building coping skills in order to improve outcomes. I enjoy discovering with a client what they tr...
Whether you are struggling with a life change (life-limiting diagnosis, divorce, a new phase of life), a loss (death, a relationship, job, sense of your own independence), feeling stuck (life isn't moving in the direction you had hoped, you want to feel different but just don't know where to start), or you are in pain (physical or emotional), I can be a non-biased sounding board and guide. I li...
What if you didn't HAVE to worry. At times like this, when life seems uncertain and out of control, worry doesn't seem like a choice. Many of us can find ourselves in an anxiety spiral leading to headaches, stomach aches, dizziness, and racing thoughts that destroy our concentration, keeping us focused on the worst case scenario, and not on what we have to accomplish in this moment and day. I h...
This is a difficult time for you and it probably feels more difficult in many ways. I am here to support you and your partner(s) deal with issues of intimacy, mismatched sexual desires, infidelity, communication issues, sexual shame, boundaries within the relationship, navigating social stigmas while in a lgbtqai or interracial partnership, & more. My desire is to provide a safe, comfortable sp...
Are you feeling stuck? hopeless? In these uncertain times I believe we all need help finding light at the end of the tunnel. On top of all that it isn't easy to find a therapist you resonate with. That is why I offer a complimentary 30 minute consultation to see if we would be a good fit. I believe when people can feel heard without judgement there springs hope for healing. I can help by dialin...
We do the best we can with the tools we have at the time. Sometimes the tools we have are not enough for what we’re facing, or they’re causing just as much trouble as the problems we use the tools on. Working as a partner or teammate with each person, I help people build new skills to reclaim their power and take control in their lives. I do this through using a variety of techniques, tailoring...
Sometimes people come to counseling ready to bare their soul, and some people come to begin the journey towards being vulnerable. Levels of resistance and vulnerability vary, but they are both important to understand for each unique individual. There is hope in every situation. Everyone is on a different path in their journey, and I enjoy being chosen as a part of whatever path on whatever...
I am a Clinical Social Worker who enjoys helping people overcome the challenges that inevitably occur in life. When people come for therapy, I respect that they are trusting me with their valuable feelings and emotions, and its my goal to create insight and new coping skills so that there is understanding and less discomfort. I enjoy treating adults, men and women, for issues such as depression...
Do you feel like you are pretending - that you’ve got it all together and that your life has a purpose? Do you feel out of control or increasingly frustrated about your situation, and terrified that you will not be able to find a way out? Do you, unsuccessfully, try suppressing these negative feelings? Are your relationships suffering and filled with pain? I work with individuals adults,...
You've been feeling constantly on edge. You’re not even sure what life would be like without anxiety. Perhaps you can’t stop thinking about a life-threatening event you experienced; perhaps you can’t shake the nagging doubt that everyone is about to discover that you have no idea what you’re doing; perhaps you’re a therapist or other helping professional who cannot seem to prioritize self-care;...
My focus is directed towards a client’s strengths. In today’s society it becomes Increasingly difficult to just “keep up”. I focus on the positive aspects to include client’s abilities, talents and resources that helped them achieve satisfaction. When feeling imbalanced or down on oneself it sometimes is difficult to recall or even identify the strengths that got you to a good place, that’s whe...
Aloha and thank you for visiting my profile. Growing up in Hawaii, I was immersed in an inclusive array of ethnic and cultural practices, all including multi generational and traditional approaches to healing and wellness. My interest is to provide a space where individuals know that they are heard, feel validated, and understood. I have extensive experience working with individuals and familie...
