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 help Austin women delve into the issues that they think others won't understand. The stuff that weighs on you and makes you feel like crap. You know that stuff. It sucks(!!!), and I can help. Together, we will talk about the things that are getting in the way of you living your best life, and we will find the tools/skills/techniques to work through them. My office is a space of abiding...
I take a holistic view of clients, build upon inherent strengths, and create a partnership to guide and facilitate change, making progress toward goals. I work really well with movers + shakers, helpers + makers: goal-oriented, organized types, as well as caregivers and creatives. I am trauma-informed, apply intersectional, feminist, and body and sex positive lenses, and incorporate harm reduct...
I am a firm believer in the mind, body, spirit connection, and as a result take a very holistic approach with my clients. This model emphasizes cultivating a warm and supportive environment, which creates the conditions necessary to facilitate the natural tendency of human beings to move toward wellness. It recognizes that the path to healing, joy and contentment, is an inward journey, which se...
I work with clients (children and adults) and who struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and self-injurious behaviors and other mental health concerns. I also offer marital counseling and parenting skills to help others improve their domestic and home life. I also support clients who experience additional needs due to chronic pain. I aid clients in recognizing...
The first step toward healing is reaching out and partnering with a counselor who cares about your life journey as much as you do. Are you wanting to learn more, heal from emotional pain, have someone listen to your deepest wants and needs? What would it take to be your most authentic, whole self? If you want to feel connected, learn ways to practice healthy living, and overcome feelings of...
I have over thirty ( 30 ) years of Clinical Social Work experience. This experience includes the provision of psychotherapy as a military officer ( United States Air Force), and as a civilian. I was originally licensed in the state of California, & subsequently has practiced in the states of Tx. & La. My training required mastering the Biopsychosocial model as a prerequisite in evaluating &...
Hello and thank you for visiting my site. I'm a mature woman who has a passion for helping others obtain their best self. My experience is vast and successful including substance abuse, codependency, raising special needs children, couples work, anxiety and depression, trauma, as well as family and relationship issues. My schedule is six days a week and I also run substance abuse groups. Please...
Any problem or symptoms you are experiencing, does not define who you are as an individual. Life can be challenging on our best days. Sometimes these challenging days turn into weeks, maybe months, if not longer. If there is a problem or symptoms that are keeping you from moving forward in life, or enjoying anything in general, I would like to meet with you. Together we will work on the...
I have a relational approach that fosters a mix of warmth & acceptance along with clinical clarity and positive outcomes. My focus and understanding is that the "The therapist can only take someone as far as they have been themselves." So I understand the stuck place you are in with your marriage, your personal life, the desperation and hurt, feeling lost and alone and the journey needed for...
Sessions are 100 percent, online! I help people who have experienced difficulty in their lives and find themselves experiencing anxiety, depression, or triggered by events from their past." You do not have to "go it alone!" Choosing a therapist can be both stressful and a great opportunity! You are the expert of you! Whatever stressful situation you find yourself facing, I will provide a safe...
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor; trained in ERP, Certified Forensic Consultant, Credentialed Telehealth, with specialization in Counseling Psychology. I offer GOAL ORIENTED THERAPIES for adults and adolescents. I am passionate about the mind/body connection and use CBT, ACT, DBT along with mindfulness to increases awareness, create necessary habit changes, improve relationships bo...
Scroll, Scroll, Scroll; You found your therapist! Now give me a call (504) 321-4979 and we can talk. You can decide if you would like to work with me. I have everything you need, when it comes to a therapist. I have the education, the license and 20+ years of experience. I will work with your income to decide on a fee. So give me a call and if I am not what you are looking for you can just let ...
Welcome! I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, chronic stress, and complex trauma. I believe that our personalities are composed of various parts. For example, you may find yourself wondering why a part of you wants to make changes in your life while another part can be critical and self-sabotaging of the changes you are trying to make. Welcoming and working with all of your pa...
Does it seem as if you are weathering the same emotional storm with your partner, no matter what the topic? Does it seem as if life has tossed you into a deep ocean of surging emotions and thoughts- and you're treading water in your moments of disconnection? Or do you feel alone in a dark pit, or frozen and cut off from the one who matters most? Are there nagging problems you just can't seem to...
I am a psychotherapist with over 30 years experience working with individuals, families and groups. My approach combines psychodynamic, dance/movement therapy, and family systems theory so that we can work together allowing the expression of past history and present experience to provide the path for healing and change. Results include improved self esteem, self confidence, better coping skills...
