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 passionate about providing a non-judgemental space where everyone feels welcomed, comfortable, and empowered. Addiction has many underlying causes that vary from person to person. I believe that the addictive behavior is the symptom, and exploring the feelings, established cycles, and root causes behind those behaviors is where the work towards recovery begins- reframing thought patterns,...
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. When going through struggles in life, you do not have to suffer in silence nor do you have to endure the journey alone. I will actively pursue the fulfillment of your therapeutic goals by listening, collaborating with you, and offering suggestions to illicit positive change. Each session is conducted with an impartial approach which ensures that everyone ...
Looking for Solutions? Not sure about therapy or coaching? Schedule a Free 20 minute meet and greet. Click my Patient Portal Button on my website to complete my quick and easy intake process. You can make and cancel your own appts via the Portal and receive appt reminders. Everyday, people look for ways to change their lives in real and meaningful ways. Do you want to change your life but don't...
Are you in turmoil or stressed about a relationship? Do you and your partner argue a lot or avoid talking about the things that really matter? Is worry, anxiety or depression preventing you from enjoying your life? If you long to relax into being yourself, to speak your truth and to create loving, safe and authentic relationships, I would like to help. Unhealthy beliefs and stuck, emotional...
I love my work. It's a privilege to walk with people who are doing the best they can find way within themselves to understand their stories and owning their challenges and triumphs. There is no more humbling moment for me than hearing "I need help." It's brave. It's a revolution. My approach is strengths-based, solution focused, and client driven. I enjoy working with all people who are interes...
Do you sometimes feel an underlying sense of anxiety, unease or overwhelm? Do you sometimes wonder why you react or respond in certain ways to certain types of situations? You are not alone! Current experiences sometimes release responses that we developed earlier in our lives. We may have needed them at the time, but they may be no longer necessary. It's time to let them go! Let's start from a...
+Not Accepting New Clients At This Time+ Life can be challenging for those struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, and addiction. Whether you're adapting to a life change, looking to move in a new direction, or learning to cope with an unexpected or traumatic event, I'll help you to identify your own strengths and develop strategies to remove obstacles, so you can feel renewed and move on w...
Do you feel like you aren't operating at your full potential? Do you experience thoughts and feelings that interfere with your life balance? Although there are many reasons one seeks therapy, it is often our desire to feel connection, contentment and happiness. We all have unique stories that have shaped us. I would like to work with you to discover all that has led you to your current situatio...
Utilizing an empowering and authentic approach I assist clients in identifying core issues and learn how to express their thoughts and feelings beneath the symptoms with which they struggle. Symptom relief and permanent healing are foundational in the therapy experience. I offer treatment, guidance and support for those suffering from complex & developmental trauma, PTSD, dissociation, grief an...
I am truly passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and families! I enjoy the challenge of working with a varied range of clients to help meet their needs. I appreciate treating my clients as an individual with a holistic viewpoint. Being part of a family's or individual's success and journey is the most rewarding part of my job! I enjoy helping boost positive coping skil...
I understand that sometimes even beginning to think about talking to someone can be a challenging process - I will work with you to provide a nonjudgmental environment for us to safely discuss and explore your concerns, whatever they might be. I hope to help you achieve greater insight into the connections between past experiences and your current difficulties, which I believe can lead to you...
8/1/20 not accepting new clients. I believe we are spiritual beings having a human experience - and it can be HARD! I would like to offer you a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate space to process your feelings & find meaning in the midst of the struggle. Within the chaos & fear many of us live in, we lose touch with our inner power & our connection to one another & the planet. When anxiety,...
As a therapist and life coach, my goal is to help you feel both empowered and at peace with yourself and your life and to guide you on a positive path to growth and well-being. Through our work together, I seek to help you uncover your true self, find your voice, & align your values & life choices. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand...
My goal is to accommodate your schedule with evening availability. It is okay to ask for help from time to time, when something becomes overwhelming and you're unsure how to make a change. My hope is to inspire new insight into your life and facilitate your growth as an individual or as a couple. Together, we will uncover your uniqueness and promote self-discovery. Many people develop anxiety o...
Thank you for your interest, however as of 10/1/2020 my practice is full and I am not accepting new patients. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with specialization in the treatment of psychological trauma. I understand the deep, core wounds that emotional neglect and/or verbal, physical and sexual abuse inflict. I am here to help you make sense out of what happened, as well as, what didn’t...
