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.
Everything is temporary: anxiety, heartbreak, loneliness, feelings, boredom, sadness, frustration, anger, emotions. Through the process of psychotherapy you will learn that your experiences, feelings, and behaviors can be understood instead of avoided or judged, allowing for the eventual acceptance of whatever may emerge. Together we will collaborate on building from your existing strengths in...
There’s an old picture hanging in my office of a woman dressed in a white and blue cover up sitting with her legs crossed. She’s wearing an expression I’ve seen many times before. If she could talk she would say, “I don’t want to be here talking to you. You don’t know me and I don’t know you. I know what you do, you get me to talk, you have a plan for me but I have a better plan for you. I won’...
*My practice is currently full (updated December 2020)* Would you like to find deeper meaning in your life? Do you seek greater clarity, more aliveness, or calmness within yourself? What do you need to feel more grounded, confident, and self-empowered? Whether you are feeling depressed, overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, you do not have to experience this alone. Sometimes the best thing and the...
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, making a life transition, experiencing loss or feeling stuck, it requires looking at your whole self! I have over 30 years of experience ranging from working in hospice and bereavement care to assisting older adults and their families as a Geriatric Care Manager, as well as being a Certified Integrative Health Coach from D...
Not Taking Any New Clients At this time. In life we all need hope, validation, just to know that today, "this too shall pass." I strive to connect with individuals with honesty, warmth, and empathy. When one makes that decision to seek emotional guidance, I understand the vulnerability and the bravery of that moment. While allowing one to take the time they need to reach their desires of the he...
I provide online therapy throughout California. Interactions with a loved one can bring out the very best and worst in us. If the dynamic with your spouse or partner is a repeated source of pain, I am here to help. Instead of trying to understand each other, most partners make accusations and get defensive. l help couples to uncover feelings driving their interactions and reactions and then tea...
I am passionate about helping people move into their best, most productive and loving self. As a psychotherapist/life abundance coach with 25+ years of experience , my specialties include eliminating stress, anxiety, stuckness and/or burnout; to move past procrastination and perfectionism (excruciatingly high standards and negative self talk) whether in your career, college/grad school or...
Over the past two decades, I have predominantly worked with trauma survivors (combat and or non combat), chronic mental illness, victims of crimes, domestic violence, and sexual assault. I have worked on the front lines and one of my passions is to support our first responders who are serving our community diligently 24/7. Depth psychology often includes a “mutual journey into the underworld.” ...
I am an interactive, solution focused therapist. My therapeutic approach is aimed at providing support and practical feedback to assist individuals and couples with adjusting to life's challenges. My practice is open to adolescents and adults. I have twenty-years -of -experience as a Board Certified Clinical Social Worker. My practice integrates aspects of solution focused, psychodynamic,...
My goal is to guide clients through self-exploration, self-awareness and resilience building that transforms them into self-reliant individuals. I integrate psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), DBT, relational, and mindfulness-based techniques tailored to specific needs. The therapeutic relationship is a partnership explored within a safe, non-judgmental environment, working at a pace tha...
Throughout a woman’s life there are many emotional shifts and it takes strength to reach out for support. I understand the many challenges and stress that sometimes might have you not feeling like yourself. Do you feel alone, anxious, tired, sad, angry, irritable, or stressed? I work with women who are experiencing anxiety, depressed mood, grief and loss, fertility, miscarriage, transition to...
My clinical work is guided by the principal that clients are the experts of their own lives. I strive to create a collaborative, empathic space in which clients feel validated and supported in their journey towards their healing goals. My approach is client-centered and integrative, pulling strongly from trauma-informed relational, and anti-oppression frameworks. I have experience working with...
As a faith-based, licensed marriage and family therapist, and 27 years of experience, I offer a caring and relaxed setting where you can begin to get the support and guidance necessary to begin your journey back to healing broken wounds, whether in the lives of couples, families or as an individual. I work with those who struggle with family communication and interpersonal problems, depression,...
Life is active and ever changing, however, there are times when life can feel stagnant, overwhelming and/ or the direction of where to go next, is unknown. The stories that are told within our lives, to us, or those that we tell about ourselves, can trap problems which hinder progress or can get in the way of reaching potential. I can help! I offer a safe, supportive, collaborative and...
The journey tends to be complex, layered and somewhat unpredictable. At times, life can seem completely out of control, leading to feelings of anxiety and anger. I focus on my client's regaining control and strive to help them actualize their goals through a supportive, positive, unconditional helping environment. Our practice is wholistic with many wellness options. I am a trauma informed,...
