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 am dedicated to helping people live happier, healthier lives. Through a therapeutic and collaborative approach, I work with clients of various struggles, backgrounds, and diagnosis using techniques I feel most beneficial for my clients including cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally focused therapy. I am here to help reveal client strengths, while redirecting negative thoughts and...
Is your child out of control? Tantrums? Defiance? Suspensions from school? Kristi is a supportive, honest and compassionate professional who specializes in working with children and their families to regain balance at home and school. She believes that as humans we all come to a place where we need support and guidance. Sometimes a professional with knowledge and experience in child development...
If we're honest, we don't "have it all together" as it may seem on the outside. Faced with pressures and hardships, we hide our struggles and endure pain in silence. At times, we only show parts of ourselves that we believe other wants to see. What if we reach out to break the silence, connect and live authentically? I am passionate about empowering clients within minority or marginalized...
Are you looking to find peace, perseverance, and resilience through everyday struggles and stressors? Whether you are going through a life transition, a relationship issue, experiencing stress, or anything else that feels like "something's not quite right," finding a safe outlet to express yourself and find solutions is where your transformation begins. For twenty years my passion has been...
I love working with individuals, families and couples to help them achieve health and well being. I have been in Colorado as a licensed therapist for over 32 years. The main issues that I work with are Depression, Anxiety, Mood disorders, Relationship Issues, PTSD, Adolescent Issues, Health and Wellness, Life Coaching and Eating Disorders (and Disordered Eating). Although I have worked with man...
Grief and loss comes at us in many different way. Feeling lost after a major life transition? Devastated by a prognosis/diagnosis of you or a loved one? Confused what to do as a relationship changes? Sometimes we feel so overwhelmed we don't know what to do, or even where to start. I am experienced in helping people process grief, loss and change while not missing the opportunity for growth whi...
In Person and Telehealth/Skype/phone counseling offered. My biggest passion is to help women heal through a mind/body/soul approach to learn how to create joy and balance in their lives. I love to work with women to address phase of life, life transition, mood related issues, and relationship patterns, anxiety, and depression holistically. While providing a warm and caring environment, I am...
I have been privileged to work with individuals for 17 years as they desire and work to improve difficult and painful life situations. I have been impressed by their strength and resiliency. I partner with clients as they strive to overcome and improve issues of depression, anxiety and PTSD. I worked in private practice for 13 years in the State of Washington, before moving to Utah 4 years ago....
Asking for help can feel daunting and may also be your window to healing. My goal is to offer a safe space for you to ask the scary questions, feel the unwanted pain, get to know your emotions and reacquaint yourself with your strength and resilience that may feel so distant. A counseling relationship can offer you reflection and insight to what is making you feel stuck. With you, I will help y...
Are you going through a transition in your life that has you feeling overwhelmed and not knowing which way to turn? Are you someone who has big goals and even bigger dreams but often find yourself feeling stuck? Or maybe you found your way here because you're struggling in your relationship and are looking for someone who can help you sort out your feelings and figure out how to move forward. I...
Do your friends tell you that you need to cut down the amount you drink, or use? Often awake when you'll be asleep? Don't have enough energy to even eat sometimes? Are you often lonely and stressed? Are you often angry? Do you see or hear things other people don't see or hear? I can help you. My clinical style is to meet you where you're, understand your strengths, needs, weaknesses, stuck poin...
*I am unable to take any new clients* -My specialty is helping others develop an optimistic state of mind. I have learned that every person is the right person to help when they are ready. You are far more powerful than you may think, and you can have a profound impact on your own happiness. Changing your thoughts and behaviors can be difficult. It takes time and practice, but it can be done. O...
If you are looking for a therapist to go beside you through all that life has to offer, give me a call. My goal as your therapist is to use my education and life experiences to help you reach your full human potential. I use psycho-education to enlighten customers. It is my belief that understanding yourself will help you use your current strengths to make effective changes in the present, and ...
After 45 years of experience, I have come to know that we humans are pretty smilar. We all have hopes and dreams as well as disappointments and hardships. Most folks have tried their best to resolve their problems but sometimes just can't manage on their own. There may be feelings of hurt, confusion, anxiety, frustration depression, ect.This is the time when an objective, experienced and...
Seeking help or support from a therapist can be a scary and intimidating process. I understand that and commend you for being brave in reaching out for support. I offer a safe and compassionate space in which you can explore difficult experiences, express vulnerable emotions, and identify barriers to your success. I believe you are the expert in your own life and my role is to help facilitate...
