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.
Hearing from the heart and seeking help with paralyzing personal challenges can be a daunting experience. Finding someone to connect with in the process of personal healing is half the battle to a solution. Keeping the person at the center of the therapeutic process is a goal for me. I have employed this approach for over 16 years of practice in Western NC. While this majestic mountain setting ...
I have always been drawn to helping people. I have observed throughout my own life that a warm, non-judgmental, caring space enables healing and growth.I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with children, adults and families. It is my practice to provide an environment in which individuals and families feel safe and respected. I have training and certification in...
Welcome to Astute Counseling Services, a private practice on the north side of Chicago. We specialize in the management and treatment of mental health issues using the latest theories, practices and clinical data. The head therapist, Becca Tenzer MAT, MA, LCSW, CCTP, CGCS has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from DePauw University, a Masters Degree in Education and a Masters Degree in...
I am unique because I integrate traditional approaches to therapy with the spiritual, non-conventional healing methods I feel so drawn to personally. My approach is spiritual and energy based, using metaphors and visualizations/mindfulness in my work. I pay attention to intentions, emotions, and intuition as guides for treatment. My clients are anxious and unfulfilled in life to some degree, an...
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in Ohio providing counseling services to equip individuals, couples, groups to fully embrace their uniqueness, restore lost hope, and live life in healthy and purposeful ways. I work extensively with individuals suffering from abuse, trauma, grief and loss, depression, codependency, other mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, substance and proces...
Do you ever feel overwhelmed caring for your children, ill spouse, elderly parents or others? When caretaking responsibilities demand so much time and energy, do you sometimes feel you've lost part of yourself? Perhaps you're afraid you are going to lose someone you love. Do you feel you must sacrifice yourself in order to have relationships leaving you wondering where you end and others begin?...
I want to provide support and growth in anyway that I can do so! We are all so busy and I find that if we are able to take the time to slow down, process what is going on and explore it, we will be able to handle anything that comes our way. Using Telehealth services gives the flexibility of meeting with a therapist on your time, in your own setting with still utilizing confidentiality. I have...
These are challenging and changing times. Many people are struggling right now, including therapists and other healer types. I am ready to meet you where you are and assist you in your own growth, letting go of what no longer serves you. As things continue to change, I believe it is important to heal and steady ourselves. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, anger, or are feel...
Hello! I am a client-centered therapist who believes in meeting clients where they are in life and using their strengths to guide them. I work with children, adolescents and adults that may need support with working through difficult experiences in their life. I will work with each client to develop goals and a plan to utilize adaptive coping skills to achieve their highest level of functioning...
NOVEMBER 2020: CURRENTLY FULL My intention is for you to feel safe bringing all parts of yourself into our sessions. All of you - all feelings, all identities - are welcome. Only in a relationship of relative safety & non-judgement can growth happen. I maintain that YOU are the expert on you and as such I take a client-centered, collaborative, and relational approach to therapy. I will use our...
I believe I was put here on Earth to hold space for the part of you that yearns to be whole: to unite your desire to belong in the world with your ache to be authentically you, and to help you define, own, express and be appreciated for yourself ... exactly whoever and however you are. Most likely you've lost pieces of yourself throughout your life ... whether through sudden trauma or through...
I have always wanted to help people. I’ve been able to do that in a variety of ways over the years. Working in domestic violence shelters, agencies that assist child sexual abuse survivors, in-home intensive substance abuse counseling...I’m privileged to have been able to help so many. It truly makes me happy. Now, I have my own practice after all of these years and I couldn’t be more excited t...
I believe in creating a calm, approachable, and non-judgmental space for clients to openly share their thoughts and emotions. I work from a holistic and strength-based perspective of client's needs through empathy, acceptance, and support. By exploring and processing inner thoughts and feelings, clients can gain a better understanding of their situation, and ultimately move towards positive...
Do you feel a loss of identity and purpose in the midst of caregiving demands? Are you caring for everyone except your Self? I have 25 years of experience helping clients and families cope with chronic/ terminal illness, caregiver stress, and grief/loss. I have worked the past 12 years at Hospice of Petaluma and have extensive knowledge of resources in Sonoma County for elders and caregivers. I...
The process of finding a therapist is a difficult one and finding the right fit is one of the most important parts of growth and healing in therapy. Just by taking the time to read about me you have already made the most important step towards improving your life. I specialize in adults, couples and families focusing on but not limited to marriage and family therapy, anxiety, depression,...
