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 approach is gentle yet direct; emphasizing authenticity, empathy and humor (when appropriate) within a safe and relaxed environment . I incorporate the principles of mindfulness and self-compassion in confronting issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and patterns of negative thinking. I believe that you enter therapy already equipped for personal transformation. My role is to...
The driving force behind my counseling practice is HOPE. We work with individuals and couples to help them find hope, healing, understanding, and individualized solutions when peace and joy are lost, trust is broken, or when life just gets especially hard. We work with problems including, but not limited to relationships, anxiety, stress, conflict, communication, infidelity, loss of connection ...
I have 12 years providing services to the community and specializing in the recovery from trauma. I will partner with you in your healing through a framework that is holistic, feminist, trauma-focused and informed by my long experience working with domestic violence. Systems of oppression are often the root cause of anxiety, trauma and suffering that survivors experience in our culture. I work...
Anxiety sucks. It can keep us stuck in an exhausting inner battle of fear and panic. Perhaps you have had a panic attack and worry about having another one. Or maybe you find yourself frequently worrying about your relationship with your partner. Obsessive thoughts might be keeping you up at night and disrupting your ability to focus at work. And you might feel shame or embarrassment that you...
At times, we encounter complex situations and emotions that are difficult to cope with on our own. I can help you to navigate these experiences. Experiencing difficult life changes? Overwhelmed by stress and sadness? Struggling to cope with medical issues? I will ask you the right questions to fully understand the problem, give you tools to help you cope, and help you to change unhelpful patter...
Seeking therapy can be good news! One of the deepest needs for people is wholeness, to be fully accepted as they are and to experience relationships as a healing force toward growth and self-understanding. In my practice, clients are met with the deepest respect, the knowledge of underlying needs and patterns to be explored, and a passionate curiosity about your irreplaceable and meaningful...
Lets work together to find relief from the issues that are causing you pain. Awareness is the first step towards change. Depression, Addiction and Anxiety are issues that create enormous suffering. Relationship issues and toxic family dynamics can negatively impact all areas of your life if left untreated. Concerns about gender or sexuality are also areas of specialty, I am a kink friendly/awar...
What does therapy look like & what does it say about you if you seek it? Therapy is about being in a safe and trusting relationship with your therapist where you are being seen & heard & supported in making life changing discoveries & decisions. What it says about you is that you are courageous for willing to look at your life, accept your past, live today & make changes for a better future. I...
"In relationships we are wounded, in relationships we heal" (author unknown). I treat individuals who have suffered relational trauma or are looking to recover and enhance their understanding of self in relatedness to self and other. In my 26 years as a clinical mental health practitioner, researcher, and educator on attachment and bonding, I offer my expertise to help you recover and understan...
I seek to help individuals, couples and families in finding the path to their best life by coping with issues of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, postpartum depression, substance use disorders, career counseling, fertility issues, grief and loss, chronic pain and/or chronic illness like cancer, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders. My goal is to help all clients find their path and the...
Openings are currently limited. My approach is to help build greater capacity for one's emotional life and relationships. I offer an alliance to sensitively and respectfully engage your life circumstances and inner realities. I prefer to take time and not rush toward quick solutions, letting your own pace unfold. I'm one who would gravitate toward your pain, rather than deflect or minimize it....
Are you living a life that feels meaningful, graceful and joyful? Do you have past trauma or repeating patterns/addictions that seem to hinder your movement forward? Do others achieve while you seem to go around in circles; or perhaps you feel that you just don’t have what it takes to be where you truly want to be in life? My background is in personal development and healing and includes: energ...
My ideal client is someone who is open to exploring and learning more about themselves. I enjoy working with people who are willing to open up, share, explore and try new ideas, and consider new perspectives. I enjoy working with people in transition- due to losses, life transitions and stresses who find themselves facing unanticipated mood changes. I enjoy helping people rediscover their...
Mine is an eclectic orientation. I have been deeply influenced by several years of practice in body oriented physio and psychotherapy. I have training and experience in Ericksonian Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and Relaxation Therapies, Brief Therapies (Problem and Solution Focused), Trauma Informed (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral) Therapy, CBT, Neo-Jungian Therapy and...
Please call or email me with any questions. I will personally respond to your questions within 24 hours. My hours are 8AM to 8PM Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, but contact me anytime. My goal is to get you and your loved ones connected with the services you need as quick and easy as possible. I know it can be overwhelming to pick the right person and make the first phone call or email, but I ...
