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.
I provide both counseling and astrology services, integrating 30 years experience of astrology into my counseling practice. My counseling experience involves guiding and supporting others through relationship concerns, family issues, anxiety, depression, sleep problems women's sexual and physical health and issues. I use CBT, psychodynamic, solution focused and emotionally focused modalities to...
I am a clinical social worker who practices therapy in the area of dual diagnosis. I work with adult clients who have behavioral health or addictions issues, or both. I believe to feel better, we need to work on the WHOLE person not just a part. I worked for the Military for five years and I have background in trauma, PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries and many addiction issues. I am certified b...
My purpose of my life is to eliminate anxiety and depression, one person at a time. Through a client-centered approach I help each person return to calm and clarity. I acknowledge individuals for where they are and who they aspire to be, while increasing their emotional connection to their own purpose and priorities. By carrying out these actions daily, I fulfill my purpose to help you build yo...
Welcome to Paws To Connect Counseling, offering traditional and animal-assisted therapy in Tacoma, WA. I specialize in women's issues, therapy for grief, loss (human/animal) and trauma. As a veterinary social worker, I also have a unique focus of providing therapy for veterinary/animal-care professionals. I am currently providing telehealth sessions and offer a free non-obligatory 15 minute cal...
Aloha and welcome! It can take a lot of courage to reach out for help. I want to honor you for taking this first step. Entering into a therapeutic relationship can be hard at first and at times can feel vulnerable and unfamiliar. This is why creating safety and a close therapeutic bond is incredibly important to me. I have deep compassion for my clients and know that through a secure connection...
“My therapeutic stance is nonjudgmental and collaborative. In therapy, I focus on helping families and individuals identify and obtain achievable goals.” During my more than 10 years as a licensed marriage and family therapist, I have learned many strategies that assist in helping individuals and families learn to live their best lives. Using a non-judgmental and collaborative stance to find an...
I have an open genuine heart willing to understand how to help you get back on track to meet your goals and develop consistent healthy life choices. In session, we will utilize an interactive and solution-focused approach aimed at creating a safe environment to identify those obstacles, without judgement, and to explore the core issues of the problem. My goal is to empower my clients to...
We have all had those mornings when you wake up and think, "this isn't how I thought my life would look..." On those mornings, you have two choices: pull the covers over your head and go back to sleep or call Whitney at What NOW? Counseling & Coaching. The reality is that sometimes despite our best intentions (or because of them) life...just...happens. What NOW? Counseling & Coaching specialize...
Currently a WAITING LIST (PRES/PRIVATE PAY Clients only). Seeking and building trust with a professional can be uncomfortable as you are putting your trust in a complete stranger. I hope to build a therapeutic relationship and help you find courage through gentle comfort and support, while offering tools to develop coping skills to create a safe environment. I am passionate about helping others...
I use a dynamic approach to help individuals develop opportunities from challenges. My style is holistic, incorporating evidence based practices and interventions that strengthen the mind-body connection. Neurofeedback and Heart Rate Variability biofeedback are used as needed, in addition to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques to help teens and adults heal from...
I specialize in children, adults and families affected by Misophonia, Sensory Processing Disorders, learning disabilities and developmental disorders. I founded the Sensory Processing and Emotion Regulation Program at Duke University (now the and am Director of the International Misophonia Research Network. As a School Psychologist, LPC and mother of 25 year old triplets, I am well versed in...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and a Creative Arts Therapist. I have worked in several agencies around Chicago providing a range of therapeutic services as well as clinical supervision. I have done extensive work with individual and group therapy and find great joy in helping others. I utilize both verbal counseling and creative arts...
**Not accepting clients at this time** Therapy is a process of collaborative change. Whether you want to explore your emotional experiences or need support throughout your gender transition, I am here to work with you. I seek to provide a space of unconditional yet objective support, to create an environment in which you can be your authentic self, and to facilitate a deeper understanding of wh...
I have success working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship problems. I help clients adjust to life transitions such as, divorce, re-marriage, grief and loss, and other major life changes. I am a USC trained therapist, practicing therapy in Los Angeles since 2000 and I am an adjunct professor in the master's of social work program at USC. My professional...
Are you ready to make a change in your life? You've come to the right place! Gaining clarity, new perspectives, and insight to move forward is my specialty. Inevitable change is happening rapidly. You need a safe space for your feelings to be heard. A place where you find support, growth, clarity, and empowerment as you move towards your goals. If you feel “stuck” and unmotivated by the same da...
