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.
Are you struggling with interpersonal relationships and in your professional life? Do you find yourself repeating past patterns and behaviors that contribute to feelings of low self esteem? I can help you. Together we will explore what gets in the way of your leading a more authentic and meaningful life. My approach is interactive and collaborative. I view each person as a unique individual wit...
Juggling life, work, family, and relationships can be rather stressful. As a result, we may begin feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, and become consumed by our thoughts, emotions, and worries. Before we know it, we may start engaging in unhealthy coping strategies such as turning to substances, work, isolating from others, neglecting ourselves, or acting out aggressively or sexually. In the...
Do you feel overwhelmed using substances or loving someone who does? Have you tried everything you know to stop overusing, or to get your substance abusing loved one to see how their choices have led to Relationship, Work/School, Health, and Financial problems? I have a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, with years of experience working with substance abusing people and their famili...
Daily life can be filled with an array of challenges which can cause disappointment, frustration depression, anxiety and pain. Sometimes coping with these challenges can become too difficult to handle alone. At Young Interventions, we provide growth, development and alternative options to cope with daily life challenges. Our goal is to assist individuals and families in improving their well-bei...
I am a collaborative, creative, and empathetic therapist. I believe that in order to effectively meet your goals; sessions should be personalized based on your individual needs. I believe that the key to personal growth and success is to find balance and inner happiness within ourselves. As a therapist, my role is to provide a nurturing environment allowing the opportunity for self-exploration ...
I provide a compassionate and safe environment to a broad range of individuals. As a therapist, I engender personal growth through authentic reflection and exploration of life meaning, with the goal of understanding wounds from your past and creating more fulfilling relationships. This process will help you understand difficult emotions and behavioral patterns while providing relief from the pa...
I work with people who feel burdened by self doubt, who tend to think a lot, who feel a sense of burden and high responsibility leading to a build up of resentment and guilt. My clientele expresses higher sensitivity (HSP) and a history of being judged negatively for it, are very aware of other people's emotional needs and feel overwhelmed by this. Typically people express things like: "I secon...
I work extensively with those who suffer from childhood traumas, anxiety and depression, and low self-worth. My warm, non-judgmental, and personal approach to the issues you bring forward will support you in developing your own resources and resilience in facing life's challenges. My work often integrates spoken dialogue; physical movement; bodily sensations; and mindfulness; to explore the nat...
No one is an island unto themselves, nor should anyone feel as if they must work their way through life alone. My focus has been on empowering clients and their loved ones to navigate the rough terrains of their life journeys. My mission is to help families and individuals to have lasting, healthy marriages and families and the interpersonal relationships that they seek, while helping the...
Dealing with being overweight has an enormous impact on everything about us. Many of us manage so many things and don't understand why this issue is so hard and different for us. We can become critical and feel defeated. We do, however, have realistic solutions-we just have to unlock our obstacles. I specialize in helping my clients work through these all too familiar patterns in a supportive a...
Hello. You're probably here because something in your life isn't going as well as you'd like. Tired of being stuck at home, feeling more alone and isolated from friends and loved ones. These are challenging times and taking care of your mental health needs is important. I have 25 years of working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with a variety of challenges including anxiety,...
On the outside, it looks like you have it all together, but deep down you're filled with stress and anxiety. Are you trying to juggle everything, with little motivation and/or progress? It is a scary feeling that leaves you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, alone and stuck. Together we can work through life challenges, whether it involves current issues that interfere with daily life or past events...
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with life, incongruent with who you are and who you want to be, have doubts about your ability to change that which you want to change, transition from a known place to the unknown…. Sometimes you just need someone to talk with and sort out your thoughts and feelings. Someone to help you better understand what motivates or hinders you. Someone who will teach you ne...
I support individuals and couples who are struggling with relationship issues, eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders arrive at long-term, sustainable solutions. Years of experience and varied theoretical approaches address root-causes that drive your distress. In a safe, compassionate environment, you can explore your questions, concerns, fears, an...
