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.
Dr. Church is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides holistic individualized treatment to facilitate personal growth and wellness. Patient care is of primary concern for Dr. Church. She is highly relational and helps patients to feel safe and accepted within their first session. Dr. Church is known for her warmth, compassion and relatable interpersonal style. Due to her depth oriented...
My approach to counseling focuses on how the influences of the past affect the decisions and interactions you are having today. Throughout our therapy, together, you and I will look at the different aspects of your personality, how you were raised, and the messages you received from you parent(s), and how you functioned in the family system. In addition, both of us will work on counseling goals...
Sick of suffering? Sick of feeling like you've tried everything and no one seems to understand, no one seems to be able to help? Feeling like there is no purpose to keep moving forward in life? So low, so alone! You don't have to be alone, I can help guide you down a path of healing, a path of awakening to the true you!! Together, we can find that light within and bring it back to life. I...
The past may shape us, but it doesn't have to define us. Do you often feel stuck or worry that you may be recreating negative patterns you learned as a child? Would you like to let go of traumas, fears, negative thinking, conflicts, poor communication or unhealthy choices and behaviors? Are you hoping for more positive, satisfying and loving relationships with your partner, your children, famil...
"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf"-Jon Kabat Zinn- In a time where we are hit with continuous stimuli, the waves of change seem to be moving faster than ever. Whether struggling with your health, the health of a loved one, battling cancer, parenting through different life stages, new physical challenges with aging, changes in your career, housing or relationships, I provide a...
People have many different motivations for coming to psychotherapy. Therapy can help provide you much needed encouragement and help with skills to get you through tough periods. Or you may want to become more effective. Whatever motivates you, I can become your ally; help you to see yourself clearly, define your values, resolve inner conflicts, and create your ideal self and ideal life. Change ...
I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate, and encouraging environment to assist LGBTQ BIPOC individuals through whatever difficulties they may be confronting. Together we will collaboratively explore tools and strategies that will help you feel better about yourself, have better relationships, and experience more joy. I am a bilingual, bicultural, queer Afro-Latina cis-woman. In my practice, I...
Need support to tackle some of life's difficulties? It is ok to ask for help sometimes. Many of the individuals and families who contact us are all looking for the same tools: learning to cope and reduce stress, overcoming trauma, and finding peace of mind. We help tackle everyday issues with an evidenced based behavioral approach. We help with marital/premarital counseling, individuals with...
If you are experiencing disordered eating, anxiety, depression, or problems related to your substance use, then you may have difficulty seeing a way out. If you have tried to make changes on your own without success, then you are not alone. Many people need therapeutic support to try new coping skills, improve quality of life, achieve a better balance, or sustain long term recovery. For you,...
Is your life overwhelming or too stressful? Have you experienced trauma and can't seem to move on? I provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can deal with the issues in your life. I work with adults and adolescents who are struggling. I am prepared to work especially with women's issues, but do not limit my work to that population. I am very comfortable bringing faith into the room a...
I love what I do.....I have been doing it for 28 years.....I am the kind of therapist that understands the value of psychotherapy because I have been a client at different times in my life. I know that we all need a safe place to talk, in which confidentiality is as important as feeling accepted. I love working with clients that are dealing with a variety of anxiety disorders as well as people...
As we travel through life, sometimes we are faced with challenges, which can lead to frustration, anger, anxiety, and depression among other things. In a warm and non-judgmental space, using a holistic and strength based approach, we will work in partnership to discover and build upon your inner strengths and desire for change. Life lessons can be quite challenging; however it is through...
Farrah Hedayati is a licensed therapist with a Masters in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton. Farrah has over 10 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and families. She has been inspired to work with clients who have tried many different ways of dealing with issues, but continue to find it difficult to manage. Farrah strives to helps others let go of their...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience in the field. I specialize in treating children and adolescents. Many children and teens are experiencing over-stimulation due to cell phones and other electronics. One of my areas of focus is getting children back in touch with their feelings and improving their in-person relational skills. I help parents set healthy limits...
COMPASSION CLASS CONFIDENTIAL Feeling the struggles and isolation of depression and anxiety? Sometimes we feel sad and disconnected from others. YOU are in charge of setting your goals and together we can find the path to get you there. I will work with you with great compassion, guiding you to effectively make changes and create new habits that better serve you in creating the life that you wa...
