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.
My career has spanned over 15 years with regards to working with client suffering from both mental illness and substance abuse issues. My ideal client are those individuals who seem beyond the scope of traditional therapy. I enjoy working with clients struggling with psychosis, borderline personality disorders, anger issues, substance abuse issues, and trauma. I also specialize in sex trafficki...
I provide psychotherapy services to children, individual adults, and families in Larimer County. I believe in the healing power of relationships, and I feel privileged that I have the opportunity to provide one of those relationships, as well as to strengthen many others. I work with a variety of clients, particularly individual adults and families of young children. Individuals and families...
I have always been attracted to both ends of life's spectrum, birth and death. My work centers around the grief we experience in life, whether over the death of someone we love, the loss of a relationship, or an ending in a chapter of our lives. Our work together is based on a mindful, cognitive behavioral approach, as we gently explore the connection between your emotions and the thoughts behi...
As a licensed clinical psychologist and doctor of psychology, I provide psychological evaluations and testing as well as compassionate therapy for your psychological recovery, increased success, and finding a deeper meaning in life. I believe that whatever challenges you may face, there is a way to rise above it and thrive. We all have the power to change, and I can help you find that power. I...
We are truly living in troubled times, globally and personally. Many of us find ourselves fluctuating between feelings of anxiety and/or depression. At 67 years old, I’ve spent nearly half my life – 35 years – as a Marriage and Family Therapist/Psychotherapist. Adding Hypnotherapy to my practice has been a game changer, and that, along with friends, colleagues, and many clients, I’ve learned wa...
With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I provide a non-judgmental & safe space for each of my clients that promotes growth & self-discovery. I utilize a refreshingly straightforward style that incorporates humor and empathy to connect to individuals and couples on a "real" level. I work with adolescents, young adults, & adults struggling with: Stress Reduction & Management...
“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts” ~ Marcus Aurelius How we think affects how we feel and therefore how we tend to behave. It is my belief that the counseling experience is all about self exploration, growth and gaining new perspective and ways of thinking. I truly enjoy providing and sharing safe and comfortable spaces with individuals, couples, families and...
Playful Healing & Counseling sees clients from all walks of life. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment problems, behavior difficulties, autism, problems in school, substance abuse, family conflict, marital discord are a few examples of what we treat in our practice. Go to our website, www.playfulhealingandcounseling.com, for more information or to schedule an appointment! Our therapists have...
In today's world, our mental health is being challenged more than ever. Change is occurring all all around us and sometimes we just don't know how to make sense of it all. Unresolved issues from the past can create painful roadblocks in our present day lives, and the fear of that pain keeps us from resolving those issues. It is more important now than ever to pay attention to your state of mind...
My goal as a therapist is to help you reach a deeper understanding of your struggles and to help create awareness in your life. My belief is once these strengths are recognized and practiced, we can begin working towards our greater potential and begin the healing process or better management of our daily life. I believe people are resilient and have the capacity to heal, if we choose to. I tea...
Are you struggling with negative, ineffective thought patterns? Possibly you have been challenged with disordered eating for most of your life? Maybe you have experienced a trauma or struggle with an addiction that affects you daily. Or perhaps your relationship is in need of some more effective communication practices. Most often our patterns of behavior are caused by the connection to our...
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER. My ideal client is an adult who has experienced childhood trauma that is currently effecting their ability to build healthy relationships, maintain emotional balance, and/or pursue their goals. I enjoy working with people as they move through life transitions, anything from the loss of a loved one to identity milestones. ...
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed trying to balance childcare, school and work? Is your child struggling with emotions, behavior and social difficulties? Do you want to learn parent tips on coaching your child to cope with and process difficult feelings? I specialize in helping children and adults with anxiety disorders, depression, communication and relationship difficulties. Parents wh...
You matter. It is a true privilege to work with each of my clients. My practice is eclectic: some clients are working through trauma issues, while others are addressing difficulties coping with life transitions, grief, relationship issues, anxiety and depression, or emotional instability. Regardless of your reason for seeking therapy, your feelings and experiences matter - you are important to ...
It's confusing and overwhelming to be living in our world today. You are gifted, highly sensitive, and often feel overwhelmed by what you experience and perceive in the world. You are intuitive, creative, expressive, full of spunk, and zest. Yet you get frustrated by old patterns, lack of follow-through and being inconsistent. This impacts your performance, relationships and most important your...
