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.
If you need help TODAY, imagine having an affordable counselor that you and your loved ones could talk to on the phone, have a video session, or HIPPA Compliant messaging as you need support and guidance! Ask about having a Galveston Island Intensive In-Person, tailored to your unique needs. Great for couples/families! Specializing as a Master’s Level Addiction Counselor and Certified Clinical...
Every person is unique and valuable, and each offers the world something important. Sometimes the busyness of life, both internal and external, clouds our vision and makes remembering this difficult. As we try to see our way forward we often develop patterns of thinking and behaving that prevent us from fully showing up in our lives. My work is to assist you in challenging your current paradigm...
Are you dissatisfied with your sex life? Ready to make a change? My sex and relationship coaching services offer the fastest and most personalized way to transform your sex life and relationship and boost your sexual pleasure. I guide my clients to discover their sexual potential and take charge of their sexuality and relationships. My approach is sex-positive, compassionate, and...
We all feel stuck sometimes in life. We can struggle to find the words to express ourselves. We want to feel heard, known, and understood. We learn and grow by sharing our images and our stories. “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul- and sings the tunes without the words- and never stops at all.” — Emily Dickinson Trained as an art therapist, professional counselor, and...
Are you worried about your child? Is your child having difficulty with anxiety, grief, sadness, anger, frustration, impulsivity, regression, getting in trouble at school, changes in personality or behavior? No parent or caregiver wants their child to have struggles like these. These feelings and behaviors can be challenging for the child, for the caregivers, for the siblings, for the extended...
If you went to sleep and a miracle occurred over night, what would your life look like?? Perhaps a life free of fears, consuming worry thoughts, sadness, chronic pain, traumatic memories, or limiting beliefs? Perhaps you envision less conflict, resentment, anger, and frustration with loved ones? Perhaps you gain a clearer sense of purpose and direction in your life? With a supportive,...
Do you ever wonder if it is possible to experience more enjoyment or peace of mind and heart? I work with clients to identify sources of worry, unhappiness or self-criticism. Together we identify one's strengths and build on those strengths in a positive, supportive way to create a life one would like to live and experience. I employ strategies from family systems, solution-focused,...
Welcome. Therapy is a place to reflect on your life, relationships, and behaviors. It is a place, free of judgement and biases where you and I will work together to understand what motivates your choices and behaviors. We will discover your unique goals and individual path to a more peaceful and fulfilled life. Together, will work towards change by managing unwanted thoughts and behaviors and...
My clients are adults and adolescents who tend to identify themselves as highly sensitive, perfectionistic, and self-critical. They often feel intense emotions and have active minds that always seem to be "on". Using strengths-based, solution-focused, and mindfulness approaches, I help individuals learn to step back and notice their thoughts and feelings rather than be controlled by them. In...
(I am currently providing telephone sessions due to Covid-19). I am a licensed psychotherapist providing therapy for adult individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. My office is located in the inner Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, and I offer both time-limited and open-ended therapy. I work collaboratively with clients, and believe that personal transformation is...
Working with complex couples, those dealing with major relationship issues like infidelity, infertility, illness, grief, family conflict, parenting issues, or contemplating divorce, are my passion. I take a non-judgmental stance that allows me to focus on the relationship as my client, while not taking sides. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, trauma, or oth...
*Not Accepting New Clients* You already have within yourself everything you need to feel more present, fulfilled, and content. My role is to help you tap into those inner resources, and to be your guide along your path of growth and healing. My clients are learning to live with anxiety, healing from trauma, and navigating life transitions. My clients are working towards greater self-acceptance ...
When our Memories are greater than our Dreams we tend to focus only on setbacks and disappointments. Changing behaviors that lead to a healthy lifestyle may seem like mission impossible based on the struggles and failures encountered in the past. I have a passion to help clients overcome obstacles that have lead to a perception of failure. I strive to help individuals stay motivated by focusing...
I am passionate about helping others heal and live a healthy, fulfilling life of their choosing. I believe that we all have an innate need for connection, love, safety, and security. My goal is to help people improve their quality of life, and to better understand themselves, these needs, and those with whom they are in relationship. I love watching people grow, and firmly believe healing of ou...
When you face challenges in your life, it is helpful to have a guide to find your way. I would like to be your guide as you reconnect to yourself and others. I am dedicated to supporting you as you take steps to improve your life. You are important to me. Life can be hard when we face challenges alone. I want to help you find your way through loss, betrayal, confusion or discouragement. My...
