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 work with warmth and compassion in a supportive and collaborative fashion creating a safe environment to help my clients in dealing with issues affecting their well-being. I will help you in bringing about the changes that you are striving for; increasing happiness in daily life and joy in relationships, making decisions regarding education or career, and/or building new skills. I strive to t...
I work with individuals, couples, children, youth and families. My approach comes from a humanistic and systemic perspective, situating each individual's experiences within the context of family relationships and societal and cultural influences. I am particularly sensitive to the ways each individual's identity in regards to gender, age, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, class background...
If you believe that eating disorders are incurable, you have been misled by one of many misconceptions about these disorders. Eating disorders are 100% curable in 80% of cases, when treated in an effective and timely manner. Anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder erode and fragment an individual's sense of Self, impairing self-care. self-regulation and self-esteem. Effective recovery...
When a client comes in, I respect the complex person in front of me. I am patient and compassionate to the person's needs. I offer a fresh perspective to challenge the person to grow within. I use collective modalities and techniques to customize treatment for the individual. Working with a person takes flexibility and compassion. Giving the person time to bring up the issues that they would li...
**OFFERING TELEHEALTH!!** Taking the first step towards contacting a therapist can be intimidating. As we go through life's ups and downs, things happen in our lives that require us to examine which path we want to take. Finding someone to provide support, encouragement, and compassion can enhance life's journey. What makes the therapeutic relationship so special is having a person to share you...
I believe life and relationships are full of challenging, yet rewarding transitions. These transitions provide us with valuable opportunities to understand ourselves more deeply, and to strengthen our relationships. By recognizing our patterns of behavior and understanding why we have them, we are then able to decide if, and how, we want to change those patterns. I strive to help couples and...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the owner of Unlimited Possibilities, LLC, Counseling Services. I provide caring and compassionate therapeutic services as well as consultation services for organizations and groups who provide care and support to victims and families of trauma. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe and caring space for clients as they work to overcome the...
Have you decided to make positive changes in your life, relationship, family? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? I can help. I believe that we all have strengths and my job is to help people achieve their goals by using their strengths. Everyone needs support at some point in their lives. Whether it's a loss - death or divorce, relationship distress, difficulty making a big decision, anxiety...
You might be wondering, "How can therapy help ME?" The truth is that deep down, we all have an innate desire to learn, grow and develop and therapy can help you do this! As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based out of Long Island NY, I've specialized in helping men and women overcome difficulties with anxiety, depression, stress, and family/relationship problems so they can live a happier li...
Ever wonder how you got to be at this point in your life? You keep thinking that you should be further along or doing more with your life. In these uncertain times, you find yourself feeling anxious about the world and fear for yourself and your loved ones. Concerned about the future, you're stressed and overwhelmed. You’ve noticed that there’s not much joy in life anymore and the constant barr...
I support individuals who struggle with relationships, who have difficulty advocating for themselves and who are transitioning through challenging times. We will explore and validate how your attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors helped you survive earlier stressors but currently limit you. We will bring a greater awareness and a deeper understanding of your feelings. Over time, you will be able to...
Is your life being restricted by fear, worry, phobias, shyness, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, or repetitive/compulsive behaviors? Do you feel that your "comfort zone" has been shrinking, you've been avoiding things that you want/need to do, or that you get "stuck in your head" and can't be present in your life? There's good news: things can get better. My goal is to always bring a...
I am a compassionate, person-centered counselor and I am interested in working to help people find where they are stuck and help them achieve their goals. Anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and relationship problems are often the ways underlying issues manifest themselves. I use various counseling techniques to work with clients to help them manage their symptoms better and address the...
**Currently not accepting new clients** Life can be challenging at times. Different stressors, events or life stages can impact how we cope, view ourselves and move forward. I use the meaningful relationships that I form with my clients to support them in coping with and managing whatever the difficulty may be. I'm certified in CBT, and often utilize techniques which are individually focused to...
I am a career counselor and psychotherapist. My approach is to collaboratively explore your thoughts, beliefs and life experiences to help you gain greater self-knowledge and enable you to live a more satisfying life. Whether you are in the midst of a life struggle or not necessarily in crisis but looking to improve your general quality of life and well being, I believe our work together will...
