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.
Please note I am not currently accepting new clients at this time. I approach each client with compassion, an open mind and without judgement in working toward achieving peace, balance and a more fulfilling life. My ability to connect and form a therapeutic relationship and my use of multiple theoretical techniques leads to the achievement of the therapeutic goals. Collaboration with family, an...
It has been said that "the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Reaching out to begin therapy can be a difficult step that often requires a moment of courage. Even if therapy has been helpful for you before, the idea of starting all over can feel overwhelming. And yet, taking that first step in finding help can begin the process of healing and much-needed relief. I am a fully...
Life is a journey and everyone's trial and tribulations are different. In life, it is inevitable that change occurs and that can be an overwhelming venture to embark on alone. I can be a tool and a resource for you during your time of need. I am passionate about helping others; it is a calling in my life. As Elisabeth Kubler-Ross stated, "Beautiful people do not just happen." Ross's statement h...
Driven and gifted working with older adults and caregivers for 10+ years. Focus on aging and adjustment issues, cognitive challenges, caregiving, support for depression and anxiety while honoring your abilities and strengths. Please visit https://www.insightdementiasolutions.com/ or see my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Insight-Dementia-Solutions-LLC-260443574093292/?ref=bookmarks I ...
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space to explore issues that have created significant barriers to growth, healing, and change. If you've experienced a stressful, troubling event that's left you feeling powerless, you may have been traumatized. I utilize the latest research to help those affected to not only begin the process of healing, but learn how to engage and effectively dimini...
Are you going through a particularly stressful transition? Perhaps you know you need to make some changes but aren't sure how to begin. Maybe you have a hard time being kind to yourself, blaming and shaming yourself when things go wrong—or perhaps you wish you had better relationship and/or coping skills? Maybe you find yourself repeating patterns you learned growing up that you don't like and...
Mirror Pond Counseling offers psycho-spiritual therapy and EMDR therapy. EMDR processes and alleviates intense emotional reactions and patterns due to various degrees of trauma. If you feel like trauma therapy with an intuitive, spiritual or religious approach might be helpful to you, get more of a feel of what we offer by going to the website where you can also book your appointment,...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Los Angeles and specializing in psychotherapy with children, teenagers, and adults. My primary areas of focus include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family dynamics, and child development. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, adjusting to major life changes, or want to feel a deeper connection in your relationships, we can work...
Mental health is not just addressing illnesses such as anxiety and depression, but an arena for promoting our resiliency in managing stress, and pursuing relationships, career goals, and our overall life satisfaction. I believe that through psychotherapy we can heal old wounds, learn to maximize our abilities, and accept and cope with our limitations in order to minimize their interference in o...
It requires immense courage to change and making the decision to pursue counseling is one of the bravest steps you can take. Keeping that in mind, I feel honored to assist you in taking that step. I have extensive experience working with adults on a wide range of issues and I welcome diversity in my clients. I believe in providing a warm, supportive, judgement free environment for the therapy...
If you have been the victim of sexual assault, emotional, physical abuse, other traumas or disturbing life experiences, or if you suffer from depression and/or anxiety, marital or relationship struggles, or just need to talk out frustrations, we want to help empower you to find hope, peace, and victory. I have great respect and personal understanding of military culture, and I have a passion fo...
Welcome! I believe in attuning to my clients through the use of curiosity, compassion, and humor. I see therapy as a tool for reconnecting each of us with our innate strengths and clarifying our goals. In our work together we will examine messages you have received across your lifetime and decide where they fit into your personal world view now. My practice is collaborative, and informed by...
Hello, and welcome to Athena Counseling. We have three very skilled, experienced, licensed providers with 30+ years combined experience. My practice is client-centered, ethical, and professional. We offer individual counseling to adolescents and adults, as well as couples counseling. We provide a safe, accepting, nonjudgmental atmosphere for all clients. Whether you are struggling in your...
Having studying Mindfulness for the past 30+ years I have created evidence based Cognitive Behavioral / Mindfulness tools that help people face life crises by recognizing their own wisdom, resources, and the ability to exercise choice. This mind/body approach to health utilizes relaxation and focus tools that you can learn easily and use anywhere, anytime. You focus on what you can control to...
When I work with the pain of depression, anxiety, fear, isolation or trauma, often my clients' inclinations are to resist it, to stuff it, to pretend it's not happening or to judge themselves for these seemingly intrusive feelings. What if these emotions are surfacing because your mind and body wisdom are giving you the signal, through these experiences that your attentiveness and compassion ar...
