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.
Healing begins when you allow yourself to stop suffering. As Helen Keller stated, "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it". Your journey begins when you identify the emotions causing you to feel your life is out of control. The process of healing starts by recognizing and removing layers of false believes and negative thoughts. Understanding where those belief...
Are you feeling stressed, depressed, or in pain? We all have our own challenges to overcome. I am passionate about helping each individual who walks into my office. I work with individuals and couples with mood, anxiety, or trauma symptoms. I believe a collaborative approach provides a safe space, which allows you to express thoughts and feelings , allows us to work on goals, and provides the...
Men often experience their mental health in ways that are unique to them, commonly influenced by societal and cultural expectations. For this reason, men in therapy benefit most when working with a therapist who truly understands the challenges facing men in today’s world. As a male therapist, my practice is tailored towards supporting men through relationship issues and trauma, as well as care...
I am a passionate therapist with experience working with individuals who have experienced current or past traumatic issues. My goal is to collaborate with you to achieve your goals, by meeting you where you are at and helping you work at your own pace. People experience pain and difficulty in different ways. From a single event to complex histories of trauma, family issues, I can help you move...
Being alive in the 21st century is amazing, surely unlike anything that our ancestors experienced, in both stresses and opportunities. We can have a conversation about what it is like for you, trying to live up to your deepest held values in the face of real challenges. I start with the assumption that you have what it takes to move more fully into a vibrant, meaningful life, even during times ...
Finding the right therapist can be intimidating & challenging. I'm a licensed psychologist passionate about helping people get "unstuck." I'll create a comfortable & supportive environment for us to work together to help you explore & reach your goals. Ultimately, you will have your own set of skills to live a meaningful & fulfilling life & overcome future obstacles. I believe the right "fit"...
Are you wondering how you ended up here? The bomb of an affair or the years of slowly growing apart can happen easier than we like to admit, and then we are stuck asking the foggy questions about what happened to our relationship. Hold hope in the possibility of experiencing one another freshly and finding safety in one another again! I also offer Christian counseling for those who desire it. I...
Welcome! Life is about relationships: with ourselves, our work, and our people. Yet self-negating messages, unresolved family issues, shame, comparison to others, and anxiety can run our minds ragged, blocking our ability to be present in our own lives. I work with individuals who seek meaningful changes in their lives, using the premise that change happens from the inside outward. My...
We all need to know that we have permission to feel whatever we are feeling right now without judgment. From this place, we can tell our story - our history, our losses, our difficulties, we begin to understand why particular things are difficult. If you are ready to tell and understand your story I'd like to hear it. Abandonment, shame, betrayal, and isolation are likely part of it - and these...
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS VIA TELEHEALTH*** I work to help people gain awareness of why and how they have lost access to meaningful parts of themselves, find ways to remove blocks to emotional growth and move towards a life that feels more connected and alive. I attend to past and present circumstances, behaviors, feelings, thoughts, and the body. I am open, authentic, engaged, and gent...
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Exhausted at the end of the day? Like no one really gets you? Like even though you are in a room full of people, you are completely alone? That even though you ask for support, it is falling on deaf ears? Have you been labeled "too sensitive"? Are you having difficulty understanding why other people seem to be able to get all the things done that overwhelm you? Did ...
*Online Sessions Available* Couples begin therapy for reasons ranging from "We are doing okay but could use a little help in a few areas," to "We are falling apart and aren't sure we will make it." Wherever you fall on that spectrum, from a bump in the road to what feels like rock bottom, couples counseling can help. I see couples who are worn out by life, by work, by parenting, by a...
We each face challenges in our lives and sometimes we may need extra help to cope with changes. I work collaboratively with you to help you successfully overcome your challenges and meet your goals using holistic, evidence-based techniques. My passion is helping individuals reconnect with their authentic, empowered selves in a healthy way and create positive relationships for a more fulfilling...
I am an LCSW and have over 14 years clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have a proven track record helping those struggling with depression and anxiety take back control of their lives. I offer in office sessions and video telehealth sessions serving PA, VT, ME, NJ and MD. I am certified as PA Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)....
I believe that change can take place in a number of ways, so I maintain a flexible approach when working with my clients. My belief is that our feelings of security, healthy attachment experiences with others as adults, and a high sense of self worth often times are based in our early attachment experiences with our caregivers. So much of who we become is connected to these very early experienc...
