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 struggling right now? Is anxiety or depression creeping in? Are your relationships suffering? Lakeshore Counseling can help you navigate the difficulties you may be having. We understand it can take real strength and courage to ask for help and we don’t take that lightly. Our counselors feel it’s important to build relationships and we are committed to working together with you to achie...
My approach to counseling is compassionate, strengths based, cognitive-behavioral and person centered. I collaborate with clients to facilitate desired life changes. Counseling includes a willingness to explore who you are as a person, life challenges and development of healthy ways to resolve issues. This often includes exploring current stressors, core issues related to family of origin,...
Thank you for visiting my site! Are you feeling anxious, stressed or uncertain about how to move forward? Sometimes life brings each of us to times of transition, confusion, or pain. And it is in these most difficult moments we may need to reach out for support, guidance and to share our burden with someone in an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance. It's my passion to work with individuals and...
I believe people have the ability to heal from harmful experiences. I seek to create a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients, building trust through compassion and nonjudgmental understanding. I use an integrative approach which includes evidence based theories and therapies. I implement EMDR, cognitive behavior therapy, person-centered therapy, positive psychology, solution-based therapy...
It is my pleasure to help you live the life you want for yourself. I have experience working with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, grief, stress, work-life balance, low self-esteem, interpersonal issues, life transitions, identity issues, and chronic medical conditions. I am passionate and devoted to my work and believe whole-heartedly in the valu...
We are each gifted... We are each wounded... Nobody escapes the extraordinary challenges of being human. What is it that is precious about my clients? How can they heal and release their unique gifts into this world? My passion is to support your life's imperative to transform injuries, and become fully energized to all that life has to offer. Within our journey lies the revelation of your most...
It is my experience that life often challenges us in ways we are not prepared for. I also believe we are not meant to solve such problems alone. Yet, even if we ask for it, we can find that not all help is very helpful. It is easy to become frustrated and despair at "help" which does not, especially if we feel that we are simply 'doing it wrong'. I deeply respect anyone willing to keep trying...
Seeking out therapy is a very heroic action in and of itself, perhaps your first proactive step into redefining your sense of self, creating a new life story, and taking a leap into the direction of self-care. If you are reading this, you may be in a state of uncertainty, or perhaps connected more deeply than you would like to be to the effects of depression, anxiety, or your daily life...
I do my best work with young adults who are struggling with severe anxiety and/or depression, coping with trauma from childhood, and are finding it difficult to move on in life. When you're suffering and unable to move forward, life can feel impossible to manage. With support, you can become your best self and have a successful start to adulthood - learning to lead a healthy adult life. You...
"The issues live in our tissues." We now know that our past experiences, thoughts, beliefs, and emotions are stored in our bodies. One of the best ways to heal ourselves is through moving the body in mindful ways, working with our breath, and getting connected to something beyond our ego - call it spirit, higher self, God - the name doesn't matter. My work involves talking with you to learn wha...
When the stress of everyday life becomes too much to handle, it is easy to become overwhelmed and engage in unhealthy coping strategies. Changes in sleeping and eating, irritability, difficulty concentrating, procrastination, social withdrawal, marital issues, parenting difficulty, substance use, and risk-taking behaviors are common concerns I help clients address in session. If you are struggl...
I don't believe that adolescents/young adults are broken and need to be fixed, they need healed. I will create an emotionally safe environment, a place where you are accepted without judgement. This is the corner stone of developing trust. This process is a personal journey, one that I am honored to be a part of. I have after school and Sunday hours. Currently I am doing virtual sessions and I ...
Carli's practice is unique in that she can assist individuals and families across the state. While her primary office is rurally based, she is frequently requested to provide services as a TeleHealth provider. Born and raised in rural Nebraska, Ms. Israelson is passionate about providing services to the heart of our state. In addition to mental health counseling, Carli works with women and...
Are you going through a difficult time of loss or upheaval and change? Do you have strained or troubled relationships, painful or difficult thoughts or emotions? Are you looking to be more creative or maybe just seeking to live a more fulfilling life? I work with clients to help them live and love with increased creativity and insight. I offer targeted, evidence-based therapy to help those with...
