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.
Sometimes life can get overwhelming. You can’t stop fighting with the people you care about, you feel like your brain is rattling apart with all your worries, or you feel like you just don’t belong. You’re trapped in a spiral of negative thoughts, your relationships feel like they’re falling apart, or you’re struggling to find your identity. You want balance in your life so you can enjoy the...
Hi, there. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who enjoys working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I always shift the mode of therapy to meet my clients where they are in order to help you gain the most from your therapy sessions. I also take the time to end therapy sessions with some positive reflections, affirmations, and alternative perspectives in order to help you feel...
TELEMEDICINE AVAILABLE. You seek therapy for your own reasons. With sensitivity and empathy, I use a surgeon’s precision to help you reach your aha! moments. I use my years of experience to empathically open the client to self awareness. Excuses may be keeping you stuck. My work centers around the client’s reality and helping people interpret their feelings. Through our work, you will gain...
I understand you may feel alone, as though no one can possibly get what you are going through. Having thoughts and feelings that confuse and frighten you. Feelings of being trapped in an endless spiral of doom. Fearing you will be stuck feeling this way forever. Isolating yourself from your loved ones. Having a Lack of interest in life, feeling fatigued and exhausted. Constant worry which makes...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, down, or anxious and don't know what to do or where to go? Do you feel very alone and nobody else understands or has experienced what you have/or are experiencing? Are you having trouble sleeping due to looping thoughts running through your mind? Have all your old ways of coping stopped working? We all need support and guidance along our journey. Sometimes we need m...
When we struggle to make sense of our experiences (due to depression, anxiety, grief/loss, abuse/trauma, relational conflicts or new life stressors), we may seek any semblance of control over our situation, grasping for understanding of all the "whys" or seeking resolution/answers to pacify the "what if's." Simultaneously, sense-making may seem inaccessible or impossible. At times, we need some...
If relationship struggles, family issues and the stressful pace of daily life have you feeling anxious or depressed, the first step on your journey to mental and emotional healing should be with the help of a licensed therapist. At Ohana Therapy Hawaii, I understand that sometimes the natural ups and downs of life can be complicated by seemingly insurmountable difficulties. Let me help you rega...
( English | español ) “A flower is not better when it blooms than when it is merely a bud; at each stage it is the same thing — a flower in the process of expressing its potential.” If you are struggling with anxiety, unresolved trauma, changing life circumstances, or feelings of inadequacy, I can help you step more fully into a life that you want. While we all come into this world open and...
Has your child has started behaving out of character leading you to wonder what they are going through? Perhaps they are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or anger. Play therapy offers an avenue to gain insight into what your child is struggling with and can help them gain confidence and explore their emotions in a safe environment where they can freely express themselves. I strive ...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have experience working in the mental health and human services field for over 15 years. I support individuals through life's challenges by assisting them in accessing their personal strengths and cultivating the skills needed to navigate toward a balanced and healthy life. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of issues...
Thank you for reaching out for help. Sometimes, it is hard to cope with stress and expectations. I want to provide a safe space for difficult feelings and thoughts, and to let you explore insights that allow you to understand the beautiful person that you are....
I have had the good fortune to work in many clinical settings; schools, mental health clinics, oncology offices, military bases and hospices. This has allowed me to assist individuals of all ages and backgrounds who are dealing with complex issues and circumstances. In each encounter with a client, I bring commitment, curiosity and compassion to the helping process with the goal of accessing th...
Hello, I'm glad you're taking the first step in seeking a therapist and I am hoping we get the opportunity to work together on your goals! I am on a mission to help my clients in any way that I can. I believe in unconditional compassion and use a client-centered approach as a way to promote growth and help clients of all races, genders, and cultures. I will strive to guide you or your family...
Hi, my name is Vanessa Alba and I am and Marriage and family Therapist . I provide psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, children, family, and couples . I truly love to help each individual achieve their goals using their own strengths at their own pace. I love what I do and love to see my clients achieve personal growth I graduated as a marriage and family therapist in 2014 and have gained man...
Change is hard, and life can throw us curve balls that are unpredictable and challenging. Having additional support can help through those times. I work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, intimacy and relationship issues, and am LGBTQ friendly. Whether you and your partner want support together or you’re ready to do something different for yourself, it takes courage...
