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.
Being human isn't always easy, no matter how much we would like it to be. Sometimes we experience events and relationship challenges that shake us to the core, leave our emotions raw, and challenge everything that we think we believe about the world. One of my passions is helping individuals and couples to find coping strategies, process through the difficulties they are facing, and help them m...
I began my career working in relational ministry with teens. I quickly learned about building trust and what an honor it is to walk alongside clients in both struggle and joy. I believe counseling is one of the best choices we can make for ourselves. It is often difficult to seek help and it takes courage to take care of our own needs. I will do my best to meet you where you are, to listen and...
My practice has evolved into helping clients who are or have experienced traumatic events that are causing problems in the present. Through my experience, I have discovered that traumatic events appear to be the point of origin relating to dysfunctional relationships and ineffective coping skills. Often unsatisfied relationships began in childhood with a significant caregiver from whom we never...
We do what we want' is a primary premise in the approach Karen takes to counseling, and a clear reflection and understanding of what that means to each client, is where she will begin. Karen's counseling style is based in Reality Therapy; our choices are powerful. She will help her clients to take stock of where he or she is, where they truly desire to be, and help search her client's soul to...
I am especially interested in supporting clients as they heal from traumas and disrupted attachments. I aim to create a supportive, safe and engaging space for people to develop their inner resources, and to work toward finding balance in their lives. I encourage my clients to explore what their "best self" might be, and we work together to uncover what could be holding them back, or creating...
Hello there! It is so lovely to connect with you. What an honor it is to be a witness to women evolving and growing into themselves. I wholeheartedly honor you in showing up for yourself to begin this search. When we arrive here, ready to do our inner work, we can sense a readiness to shift our lives. Most of us have not been taught how to navigate and investigate what is happening inside. I wa...
I am a Psychologist devoted to assisting you in optimizing your quality of life, recognizing and maximizing your personal assets, enhancing your self-esteem, improving your negotiating skills in interpersonal relationships and inspiring greater depth in your understanding of yourself and others as you reach your full potential. My skills encompass a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques, CBT,...
How would you like to live your life? What changes do you want to make? What's stopping you from making them? If you find that you're asking yourself these questions, let me help you figure out the answers. I know I can help you and/or your loved ones find the solution that will work for you. Your goals are yours to create. I generally go at your pace to support you realize goals and to facilit...
Amber Norwood, LMSW-C has a broad range of clinical experiences including the areas of domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health, trauma, parenting and relational struggles. She has completed internships at Vera House, Inc and Family Services and Children's Aid. She has been an affiliate professor of Social Work at Spring Arbor University since 2010. She has work experiences at AWARE, I...
Christina enjoys working with individuals, couples and families helping support them in making changes they want to make. She has her B.A. in Sociology and Diversity Studies from SCSU and her M.S. in MHC from Walden University. She is in pursuit of her Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credential. Christina has 30 years of experience providing adults, adolescents, children, and families...
I offer guidance and support to break free of harsh reoccurring experiences. If you suffer from couple's conflict, anxiety, depression, anger management or are experiencing life's transitions, you may think that you are lost in a hopeless battle against your own thoughts and feelings and are blocked from living your life fully. Fortunately, the more you learn about the commonalities behind thes...
I believe that behind every problem lies the powerful desire for something better. In addition to working with couples and families, my expertise is in therapy with adolescents (11+) and adults, both gay and straight. I use research-based therapies that offer practical methods and skills that build emotional flexibility, self-awareness and resilience. Many of my clients are working to become fr...
The relationship between therapist and client is one of the most important aspects of having a positive and successful experience in therapy, for children and their families. I consider it an honor and a privilege to walk alongside a child or adult as they take that first step to begin their healing. I love working with families and children by creating a gentle, safe, and accepting environment...
In therapy sessions, we will talk about more than your current stressors. I seek to work collaboratively with clients to develop self-awareness, and reflect on how they developed their beliefs and behaviors that contribute to current difficulties in their lives. I also help clients develop realistic behavioral goals for lifestyle changes. We will explore family of origin dynamics, and work towa...
I am a psychologist, father, husband, poet, athlete, and lover of truth. I believe that too few clients know what makes a psychologist good enough to make a difference. I am a humble, intelligent, insightful, and directive therapist who understands both sides of the couch and gives 100% to each patient. I am trained as a scholar in cognitive-behavioral sciences, and I have specialties in...
