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.
**My practice is currently full. I anticipate openings in Oct 2020. You are welcome to email to join the waitlist. Thank you!** During a therapy session, I am an active participant in the process, bringing genuine presence, empathy, and validation. As my client, I view you as the expert of your own experience. My role is collaborator in the therapy process, listening for themes and patterns,...
You have now taken a positive step on a path toward well-being and healing. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve present day challenges. If you're looking for guidance from an experienced clinician on this path toward healing, I look forward to working with you in achieving your goals. Look, you don’t need to face challeng...
Hello! My name is Mary Rayven Owens and I am a Transpersonal Psychologist, NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider. In addition to my clinical license, I am also trained and certified in Transpersonal Therapy from the International Institute for Consciousness Exploration and Psychotherapy in the Black Forest, Freiburg, Germany. I conduct individual,...
Anne Arundel Counseling is a highly recognized and regarded MD State Certified provider offering six convenient locations throughout the Annapolis, Baltimore & Washington areas (Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Edgewater, Bowie, Stevensville & Centreville). We pride ourselves on being a diverse group of licensed and experiences psychological, psycho therapeutic and clinical specialists. We are dedicated...
"People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost" - Dalai Lama. Do you have moments of feeling alone or unsupported? Do experience overwhelming anxiety, feeling trapped or stuck in old patterns? Are there times, you feel lost, or disconnected from yourself or others? Parenting, careers, relationships, the dail...
I enjoy building relationships with people so they may deepen their awareness and understanding of themselves and their experiences. My work connects clients with their strength and intelligence, learning tools to build their inner resources and feel empowered to make lasting change. We collaborate on creating affirmations, settings intentions and establishing goals to bring greater peace and l...
Like so many of us, life has had some unexpected twists and turns. Whether you are grieving, sensing a growing distance with your spouse, having trouble taking care of your family, struggling to form meaningful relationships, recovering from a divorce or break up, unsure how to help your adult children, experiencing mood swings, struggling with work or school, relocating, reintegrating after a...
As a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), I provide a safe and compassionate space where counseling clients from all over Tampa, FL receive support as they navigate through the challenges of life. Whether you or your teen are experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or sexual or gender identity issues, we can work together to get you to where you want to be. I also work extensivel...
Thank you for stopping here - My work is focused on those whose lives are impacted by medical situations and the caregivers of loved ones that face life-altering or chronic illness. I help my clients gently explore the stress they are facing and find better ways of coping with the changes that their bodies and lives go through. Together we explore the trauma of chronic or life threatening illne...
We are living in an unprecedented time of crisis! You may feel anxious, hopeless, stressed, or depressed. Whether your challenge is from the coronavirus, family, work, romance, or children, please feel free to contact me. My nurturing approach one of genuine warmth and support, while using the most effective techniques such as Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Play Therapy for...
I work with couples and individuals in couples counseling and psychotherapy. My approach is collaborative, interactive, engaged, to be "in it with you." I believe that core and primary emotions, when explored and shared in a safe environment with a secure other, can achieve the transformation we desire--toward relief, confidence, an expanded sense of self, authenticity, happiness, peace, joy,...
My clients are adults experiencing challenges with addiction, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, trauma, grief and loss. I believe deep listening can be an antidote to the impersonality of our increasingly busy world. My therapy style is collaborative and strengths-based, helping people tap into their inner wisdom and resources. I am generally fascinated by people - their stories,...
In a relaxed, non-judgemental environment, I will help you find peace with your past, take control of your future, be mindful of the present. Together we will develop an empowering personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. Focus will be on challenging your belief systems, gaining insight into self-destructive behavior patterns, learn alternative skills & techniques for coping...
At Blue Skies Counseling Network our focus is to improve one's quality of life by working together to form client centered goals that promote positive, meaningful change and well being. I believe in a holistic & eclectic approach that is tailored to meet the consumer's needs, respecting client autonomy and cultural values. I have experience working with survivors of domestic violence, substance...
Are current events triggering feelings of worry, discouragement, and confusion? Perhaps past traumas are coming up for review? Are you being pulled in several directions at once? Are you experiencing a shift in what really, deeply matters to you? I would love to help you reflect, sort out, and heal. I offer teletherapy sessions (audio, visual) to clients in Washington State in the comfort of yo...
