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.
Uncertainty & Stress can lead us to feel overwhelmed, sad, disconnected from what we love - be it our work, our relationships or ourselves. Currently, we are faced with issues that we have never encountered before as individuals, as parents and partners in a relationship. This can leave us feeling helpless, lonely, unfulfilled, depleted, and afraid. You do not have to navigate these complexitie...
Allowing yourself to connect with your emotions, vulnerabilities, fears and strengths is a powerful factor in learning who you are and being comfortable in your own skin. Seeking help requires Trust and Hope. Trust by being open and honest with your heart,mind,and emotions. Hope in the work you put into your Mental Health will provide understanding and peace. My desire is to help you or your lo...
I approach my practice as someone who will listen and help you find out how to be your best you. Our time together will be productive and respectful, providing you with the encouragement and strength to overcome life's challenges. I am a licensed clinical social worker with a Master's degree from the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. Following my graduate work, I completed the Trauma...
Change is a part of living. Struggle is normal. I assist clients through identifying strengths and cultivating tools to cope with unexpected life events, stress, and the challenges of everyday living. I'm rooted in an integrative wellness approach bringing various aspects of self and community together (mind, body, spirit, environmental). Through creativity and structure, I can assist you, or y...
"At any given moment you have the power to say: This is not how the story is going to end." If you're looking for relief from addiction, co-dependency, anxiety or depression, let me help you on your journey to freedom. With more than 20 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in the treatment of individuals, couples and families to assist with relationship...
CURRENTLY FULL 11/24/2020. I offer client focused therapy in a warm, empathetic and non-judgmental environment. We all experience a disruption in equilibrium during our lives at one time or another and need a place to help sort it out. Change can be hard but with the right tools and treatment I believe that we can better manage life's challenges. I can help you to develop healthy and effective...
I believe that people can solve their problems and eliminate painful symptoms within a safe therapeutic relationship. To reach these goals I have found that a cognitive, strength based approach is most helpful for individuals to develop the understanding, skills, self awareness and confidence that may be needed. I work with adults and couples suffering from depressive and anxiety disorders,...
Compassion and hope for getting through difficult changes, dealing with challenging relationships and a solution focused approach when feeling stuck and seeking a better life for ourselves and our loved ones. I provide individual and family therapeutic work. I focus on family systems and relationships in family work. Dealing with transitions at any stage of life is challenging. Loss is a part o...
NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS at the moment: As an inner-city Chicago native, Stephanie seeks to create a safe place for clients to deepen their awareness of self and others, and work toward a healthier way of interacting with the world. Stephanie has experience working with adults and emerging adults surrounding a wide variety of concerns, including trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions...
I specialize in mind-body healing, offering an integrative approach to healing. In addition to psychotherapy, I have a clinical nutrition background. I am also a hypnotherapist and yoga instructor. I am passionate about what I do! I will work with you to achieve mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, and self-esteem. I off...
With over 25 years of clinical experience across the life span, I am focused on providing psychotherapy services with the highest levels of client satisfaction and will work with you on your specific goals. I will work to support you in your process of self-discovery to "find your way". My goal is to partner with you in the process of finding your way to a happier you. I work with people to fin...
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. I offer caring, collaborative psychotherapy in a relationship of trust and respect. I welcome and honor diversity. I have over 20 years of experience as a clinical social worker/therapist. I believe that everyone has the inherent capacity to make positive changes and heal. Often we aren't taught healthy, adaptive coping skills to address symptoms of...
The Associates for Well-Being offers supportive and integrative therapy with an emphasis on strength-based, cognitive, behavioral, mindful, and relational approaches. We are licensed, general clinicians who enjoy helping others work through difficult times in their lives, learn new coping and well-being strategies, achieve their goals, and maximize their enjoyment and fulfillment in their lives...
(Now assisting with COVID-Flu trauma struggles.) I have specialized in working with Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders since the 1990's and have worked with hundreds of patients, trained more professionals than anyone else to date in the US, and published a variety of books on optimal OCD treatment (including the OCD Meditation Book; Amazon.com). As a genetically-determined brain disorder ...
Whether you are entering into a serious relationship or have been with your partner for years, Couples College provides support to strengthen your relationship. We offer private marriage counseling, a partner skills-training course and individual counseling. Our work is designed for every age, ability, orientation and relationship stage. Twice a year the Couples College offers "When Love is Not...
