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.
Life is full of challenges and at times we lose hope and feel like there's no way to overcome the barrage of obstacles and hardships that life throws at us. Even though we might know that the answer is to keep moving forward no matter what's in front of us it's a lot easier said than done. We all need help sometimes to overcome life's difficulties and it's okay to ask for help. We're all human,...
Have you tried everything to make your life better and it doesn't seem to work, or it works for a short time and things go right back to the way they were? Have you used alcohol or drugs to medicate uncomfortable feelings to feel normal, but never really feel normal no matter how hard you try? When we have suffered life-altering disappointments we tend to feel that we are different from others....
Welcome to RISE therapy and wellness. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or relationship issues, seeking help is the first step. In addition to individual, couple and family therapy, our practice offers group therapy and wellness groups. We believe the work done in groups has a unique effect on personal development....
Hello. My name is Risa Levenson, Ph.D. and I am a clinical health psychologist, a hypnotherapist, and I own and run a group psychological practice located in Huntington and Sound Beach, NY. We all have various specialties and work with young children up to our respected elders. We offer individual, couple, family, and group sessions. We run a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group in our...
Individual and group therapy, work with children, adults, and families. Experience working with PTSD, ADHD, Cognitive issues, depression, anxiety, cultural adjustment. Fluent in Spanish; mindfulness and holistic approach....
I know it can be scary to reach out for support, especially in a culture that tells us we should be able to solve our problems on our own and, if we can't, there is something wrong with us. Well, I'm here to challenge that culture that values independence more than interdependence, because as humans we are designed to be connected with others in relationships. And sometimes the first relationsh...
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have over a decade's experience treating children, teens, and young adults who struggled with mood, stress, acculturation, and academic difficulties. I am well-versed in cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and play techniques. My overall approach is "person-centered." I believe and trust that my clients possess an innate force to grow and heal. Through...
You are the expert! I will provide a safe space for individuals to heal in a non-judgmental way. I believe in the mind-body connection, practicing with a holistic approach to help get individuals to a healthier self. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist , Certified Trauma Profesional and Certified Sound Therapy Facilitator . I incorporate in my practice holistic services such as : Reiki,...
My clients, from teens to elders, identify with the wide and beautiful LGBTQAI* spectrum, and their therapy with me is colored by the gifts and hardships of living Queer. Improving relationships, finding stigma-free resources, managing HIV, uncovering sexuality, boosting self-esteem, understanding anxiety and depression, healing past traumas, practicing ‘coming out’, and learning self-care are...
I currently am only accepting clients with private pay. Thank you for your interest. My focus in therapy has moved to helping clients gain a better understanding of self-compassion and compassion for themselves & others. If that sounds like a good fit for you in helping you deal with depressive or anxious symptoms, than please contact me. My passion is to help people adjust to the times we are ...
By coming to Psychology Today you have taken the next step in resolving what is bothering you. As a psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I know that it can be overwhelming, frightening, and confusing when you find that you have challenges that you cannot handle on your own. But the good news is that seeking therapy is the right decision! We will collaboratively explore your thoughts a...
What if you could stop all self- destructive habits and feel energized and excited by your life? Many of my clients are just like you; talented, ambitious and unique, but are unsatisfied with an area of life. If you are ready, I can help you get unstuck and make changes based on proven therapeutic techniques. If you're struggling to take care of yourself physically and emotionally, I will work...
Therapy is a journey of acceptance and growth. Through the therapeutic relationship you can learn about and accept your true self and your true needs. So empowered, you can make the changes you wish for within and beyond therapy. After earning a Rabbinic master's degree from Ner Israel Rabbinical College of Maryland, I received a master's degree in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University o...
**Current openings for teletherapy only.** I am a transgender-affirming psychotherapist serving the state of Texas. I specialize in helping people navigate gender transition journeys and offers ongoing support for life after transition. QTPOC are more than welcome. Also, since we LGBTQIA2 people have a whole array of other things going on besides our sexual orientations and our genders, my scop...
Relationships are hard work. You desire to be the individual that you are, but also try to figure out how to overcome the changes that being in a relationship can bring. Not all relationships are created equal. I want to help you cultivate a healthy relationship (whatever that may look like for you) as well as encourage a healthy relationship with yourself. I desire to provide you with a...
