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 finally ready to leave the pain behind and make a change? Whether you deal with occasional anxiety, chronic struggles, or you feel completely stuck, you are always just one step away from the beginning of your healing journey. You don't have to know all the how's (I'm here to help with that), all I ask is you take the risk that its possible to redesign your life. My clients are ready to...
I have been providing psychotherapy for pre-adolescent/adolescent, and adult for the last 29 years.Proving the opportunity to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship and alliance in order to help with long standing history of depression,anxiety,trauma, distortions,fears of anticipation,rejections, social isolation,sleeping/eating problems,distortions,low self-esteem/image, lack of...
As your therapist I would like to help you find balance and peace to embrace your true self. My goal is to strengthen your whole person so you can achieve an optimal life. I believe that together, we can build the life you have always wanted. As your therapist, I will collaborate with you to succeed in the treatment that is tailored to your needs. I will work to establish a safe and nurturing...
The Ogden Center for Change is a safe and caring place where you will receive the highest quality therapy. As a psychologist I strive to practice therapy informed by research and upheld by evidence-based best practices. I view therapy as a journey and would be honored to walk alongside as you find peace and meaning in your life. Dr. Johnson completed his residency at the National Center for PTS...
Emily brings a thoughtful, open-minded, compassionate, and creative approach to her work with clients. She believes that counseling and therapy is a collaborative self-directed process, and operates as a guide to help her clients gain new perspectives, decrease symptoms, and increase personal strengths to have a more meaningful life experience. Emily encourages personal growth by supporting peo...
I like clients with trauma, anxiety or depression feel better and safer. I also enjoy working with children and adolescents with autism, ADHD, and other behavioral disorders in conjunction with their families to help them achieve the most success at home and school. I can do traditional therapies in addition to expressive arts, play and pet-assisted therapies....
Hello, I am a licensed social worker who has been practicing for 6 years. I have worked with many different client backgrounds from addiction to children and family issues. I take an eclectic approach in therapy with my clients. I'm specifically trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, motivational interviewing and interpersonal therapy. I specialize in LGBTQ issues. I am...
"Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we'll ever do." ~Brene Brown~ Have you found life hasn't turned out the way you expected? Sometimes that can be a wonderful thing, and other times that reality can be frustrating to accept or work through. I believe those frustrations, when left unaddressed, can and often do lead to feelings of depression and/or...
I believe that given a safe environment, authentic connection, and the necessary tools, clients can integrate their pasts, create their futures, and live in the present moment. I utilize eclectic therapeutic techniques to best meet the needs and goals of my clients. In addition to traditional techniques, I also apply my training in mindfulness based approaches, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, an...
Throughout our lifetime we encounter various challenges and transitions, and I believe these experiences hold opportunity for transformation. I believe that each person's journey is unique, and I strive to help people achieve their highest potential for fulfillment and wellbeing by facilitating insight and understanding about the impact their experiences have on their life. My goal is to provid...
You're ready to grow and better understand who you are - to feel more comfortable, confident and content, and you’re just looking for a therapist who will get you. In our work together, you’ll become more aware of your emotions, where they come from, and what to do with them. We’ll alleviate your pain through exploring your patterns of relating to yourself and to others. I specialize in grief a...
I work with people who are interested in producing results and who are willing to engage in a powerful process of getting to the source of their suffering and create new and effective ways of living. I provide clear and direct feedback and specific forms of action that the client can use to break free from suffering and negative patterns of emotions and behaviors. Anxiety, Depression, and...
Greetings, my name is April Adams Edwards a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Missouri. I have over 15 years of experience providing direct care to youth, families, and communities. I established my private practice in 2012 and have been working with issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety relationships and family of origin conflicts. I'm an empathetic professional who...
In my practice, I have the opportunity to help many clients with a variety of needs. I have worked with people as young as nine and have been fortunate enough to work with couples well into their fifties and individuals in their seventies. My clients have had concerns ranging from learning how to better function in relationships to recovering from trauma. My goal is always to move people to a...
Life can be very difficult at times, and I want to help. I have had the opportunity to train in a variety of therapeutic modalities, making me uniquely qualified to utilize the interventions that are most appropriate for each of my clients. In order to determine the most appropriate form of treatment, I collaborate with each of my clients to determine the issues they would like to address and t...
