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.
Job changes, relationship difficulties, peer issues, starting a family – it’s all so much! It’s no wonder so many individuals experience anxiety and depression during this complicated time. These are the years that will forge the path for the rest of your life. Whether its difficulty with relationships, boundary issues, anxiety or challenging transitions, I will help you unpack and work through...
Human beings live within relationships. I facilitate clients in the process of improving the relationships which matter most, including the relationship with themselves. I combine high quality evidenced-based practices with my compassion and life skills to help clients create value in their lives. Through a collaborative approach, clients gain meaning of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors,...
Relationships are hard, and connection is possible. Sometimes how we cope with pain and stress become the source of more pain and stress. We repeat patterns in relationships, seek escape in negative behaviors, or generally feel stuck. Often these behaviors are responses to past trauma or to a narrative we tell ourselves. Identifying these patterns and knowing where to start is difficult and...
There are times where life presents tremendous challenges that can feel and seem insurmountable. Childhood wounding, insecure attachment, abuse, discrimination, divorce/separations, existential crisis, and transition to motherhood can be overwhelming. Often our family, friends, and larger community, if we are connected to them, do not know to help or are compromised themselves and cannot. This ...
If you're looking for guidance and support with challenging situations I can assist you to achieve your goals. By using a variety of techniques that will help you change negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I take pride in celebrating the culturally diverse populations in which I service. I am fluent in English and Spanish an...
Are you seeking an answer to your problems? Is anger controlling the way you want to live life? Are you dissatisfied with life and don't know why? If so, I am interested in helping you. I believe that through exploring one's life experiences, both past and present, people find the solutions to their most difficult challenges. I believe that authentic change comes from helping someone better...
Have you read self-help books that offer temporary and surface level change, but you still crave growth that is deep and permanent? Are you ready to revise limiting beliefs that dictate your feelings, actions, and keep you stuck in unhealthy relationships and situations? Do you need support as you heal from emotional and psychological hurt? Are you willing to invest in consistent, though...
Sandhya Sharma is a South Asian Indian LPC and certified addictions specialist who works with: Adults, Teens, LGBTQ community, and International Communities. Sandhya will help create a safe and supportive therapy environment and work with you collaboratively to both accurately assess your strengths as well as areas of struggle. She will develop a treatment plan with you to help you facilitate...
Are your thoughts controlling your emotions in a negative way? Are you tired of constantly worrying about the "what if's" and "should be's"? Then you are in the right place for relief and to learn a new way of thinking. This new way of thinking and learning to control your thoughts will open up a whole new life for you! In today's busy world we are constantly in motion and so are our thoughts....
I practice exclusively with online clients residing in WA, CA & NY. I am out of network for all insurance panels. Psychology has always been a passion of mine in some shape or form. I have 13 yrs of clinical experience working with culturally diverse populations in international and domestic settings. My approach is mindfulness-based with a blend of CBT, person-centered therapy and Motivational...
I have been a hypnotherapist for the past three years. I encourage our patient's ability for “self-healing,” utilizing the “power of their minds.” I am a firm believer that positive change is possible by simply reprogramming thinking and the workings of the mind. I recognizes the beauty of hypnotherapy has the potential to assist patients in being released from the "root cause(s)" of his/her...
At this time, we have a clinician who has openings for new clients with United, NHP of RI, & Harvard Pilgrim insurance only. We offer mental health counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families. We support survivors of trauma, families struggling with parenting and difficult relationships, and those struggling with various mental health difficulties. Our prior and concurrent clinica...
LightHeart Psychological Associates provide therapy and assessment for children, adolescents and adults. We provide individual, family, and couples therapy. We work with all variety of concerns, including acute and chronic depression and anxiety, abuse and trauma, LGBTQ issues, conflicted relationships, and personality disorders. We also have experience working successfully with eating disorder...
Currently not accepting new clients. I have always respected the power of stories. The real stories about our lives. We share our experiences, hear about our ancestors, and define who we are in this world through stories. Everyone’s story is important. Everyone has the right to author their own story and live their authentic life. In session we will focus on using your strengths and values to...
You might be seeking therapy because you feel like no one has your back, that you just can't handle how much crap keeps pilling up on you, because you doubt your ability to manage the craziness of life, the heaviness of it, the complications of family that you love, but who don't always treat you with love and care, you feel weighed down by "failures" and unable to see your strength and success...
