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 have experience in working with families who have or are currently providing foster care or adoption. I have worked with Post Adoption families and continue to do so on areas such as High Stress parenting, managing and parenting children effected by FASD, and dealing with trauma behaviors from abused/neglected children in their care. I am also willing to work with families that are experienci...
Many times, people walk into my office feeling lost, lonely, empty, or disconnected from the people closest to them. Others describe a desire to feel more authentic, present, and free. I take an active experiential approach in which I encourage clients to deepen their relationship with themselves. I specialize in helping clients develop the emotional awareness necessary to cultivate...
I specialize in working people who are in search of their authentic self. They often have too much on their to-do list and feel a lot of stress. There is a sense that life isn't quite what they want it to be or that they are over committed to things that just aren't giving back or are not fulfilling. Most of the people I work with are highly intelligent emotionally, intellectually or both and...
I specialize in psycho-diagnostic testing, parent coaching, adolescent and adult therapy, career assessment, mood disorders, and phase of life transitions. I tailor my approach to the unique needs of each client, and I am always happy to discuss your concerns over the phone prior to scheduling your first appointment....
You have found my page! I applaud your decision to seek support as you make your way forward and create the life you want and need. Welcome to my practice. If you have experienced loss, bereavement, or traumatic grief of any kind, including the tragic loss of a child or infant, if you are learning to live with a cancer diagnosis, or stress due to Covid, or you are a senior, I invite you to cont...
When we are feeling down or anxious, sometimes we spend too much time tending to small, immediate messes while missing the bigger picture. If you need help looking within, setting goals, and remembering your strengths, I can help you. Life has a way of overwhelming us or losing its luster sometimes when we are ready for a change. Old wounds, lost relationships, struggling families, job-related...
I feel passionate about working with people and helping them find their own strengths and building self-esteem. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults. Using sensitivity and compassion, I can help you bring resolution to a wide range of life challenges/psychological issues. I approach my work from an interactive, relationally focused standpoint, finding the most...
If you are struggling with differences in desire, anxiety during intimacy, couple's conflicts over sex and communication, please reach out! Sometimes all you need is an objective voice to help you navigate through the emotions and the fear. Many people don't know how to share certain issues with their partner, like sexual aversion, or distracted thoughts during times of intimacy, or they might...
My career as a licensed professional counselor, Lewis & Clark adjunct faculty member, and clinical supervisor, have allowed me to help clients set achievable goals with realistic objectives. I understand the challenges of transition and imbalance and the importance of navigating change while remaining true to one's personal core values . My work has centered on eating disorders, addiction,...
To continue life's journey on your terms I share with you the practice of awareness, kindness, and creative self-talk. Occasionally...a need may arise to reach out to a professional therapist to reset, regain balance and reduce stress levels; while increasing perspective and personal awareness. Accepting clients 20 and older we begin in a safe and compassionate space! Living with grief,...
When life's challenges have got you down; and you are suffering from overwhelming thoughts and feelings, call me because I can help you navigate through the pain and sorrow that comes from grief, loss, depression and anxiety. I know how you feel; I have been there before. I have extensive experience working with individuals, families and groups. Let me help you find the answers that are stored...
I work from the belief that the answers are already within you, waiting to be unlocked. My role as your therapist is to help you remove psychological blocks that hinder you from fully becoming who you are meant to be. We will work together to explore and move past these blocks in an open, trusting, and non-judgmental way. The ultimate goal being a greater sense of purpose, meaning, and well bei...
We have soul work to do together. Let's get started. It is discouraging to navigate a world that doesn’t see you, that misunderstands you or makes you invisible based on your gender, race, sexuality, size, trauma history and a host of other factors. Systemic oppression impacts your mental health as much your history does. It can be intimidating to reach out to a therapist because you want to fi...
As a therapist, I believe that all of us can benefit from the use of help at times in managing the struggles brought on by the stresses of daily living, work or school, life transitions, grief, and past traumas. Therapy may also be the right choice when long-standing feelings of anxiety, unhappiness or shame have hindered you from living your best life. I focus on the whole person: physically,...
Using a personalized, creative and empathic approach, I will work with you to identify the roots of your struggle. Together we will gently integrate and heal your symptoms, making room for more effective, balanced and joyful strategies in your life. I specialize in helping with anxiety, trauma, body issues, childhood abuse and neglect, depression, LGBTQI+ issues and many other challenges. I am ...
