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.
Addiction Rehab Centers is a place where we can help you regain your life. We treat Addiction and mental health issues of a broad magnitude. ARC addresses core underlying issues that keep people stuck in addiction and primary mental health difficulties. We provide detox, residential care, medication management, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient. WE DO NOT OFFER A CRASH COURSE ON ...
I am a licensed therapist committed to helping others heal, grow, and develop deeper self awareness. I believe one's experience in therapy should be safe, supportive, and non-judgmental. I strive to make my office a compassionate, and welcoming environment that promotes growth, self-exploration and healing. My clinical approach is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. I customize treatment to ea...
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS. We are unhappy in our lives today because we have wounds from the past that have been left unhealed. These wounds generate from our basic needs not being met in childhood, abuse, loss of any kind (death of a loved one/friend, job, house, security, relationship, etc.), an unexpected accident, or any other traumas life may throw at you. These unhealed wounds are...
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of adults suffering from anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, & substance abuse difficulties. I work from an evidence-based framework with emphasis on mindfulness practice, acceptance of difficult internal experiences, and valued-based living to increase quality of life. This approach to treatment is known as Acceptance ...
My practice goal is to help you experience symptom relief and improve the quality of your life and relationships. I welcome any and all personal challenges. I believe that a strong client-provider alliance is the cornerstone of effective therapy. Personal trust, an integrative holistic approach, and client-centered therapy are central to my practice. Therapy is a rare opportunity for complete...
I believe relationships have long-lasting healing power. Romantic, parent/child, friendship, or even your relationship with yourself, when these bonds are healthy, they help heal many wounds. But sometimes things get in the way of your goals for your life and relationships – trauma, beliefs that hurt instead of help, new mental health symptoms, or behaviors that aren’t working for you. I come...
**NOT CURRENTLY TAKING NEW CLIENTS** Making the decision to seek therapy can often be challenging, however I believe that a therapeutic relationship is a very special kind of relationship that can allow for and facilitate self-reflection, self-growth, and self-love. A therapeutic relationship allows you to be vulnerable without judgment, and creates a safe space for you to explore your true sel...
If you're looking for a down-to-earth therapist, you've found her. While theory and education are very important, I believe that a good connection with your therapist or counselor is the most important aspect of healing. If you can't open up easily or feel understood, you won't get much out of your sessions. I provide a warm, welcoming presence that allows you to work through your problems with...
I am passionate about helping others reach their true potential and I am incredibly excited to have the opportunity to work with you to overcome mental health problems, trauma, grief and loss, relationship problems and other life struggles and transitions. Individuals from all backgrounds are welcome - care is confidential and non-judgmental. My goal is to help you become the best possible vers...
Desiring a place that is present to your pain...a place that guides you in utilizing your strengths? Trying to find a solid ground to stand on? The mission of my work is centered on a genuine collaboration to building a sanctuary with you where your emotional mind, body, and soul are acknowledged, valued, and validated. In this space, you have the opportunity to tell your story, honor and expre...
Do you ever feel like you are not in control of your thoughts and experience feelings of helplessness, worthlessness, or shame? I am so glad you are here, because you are taking the difficult first step of finding support. Our experiences shape how we interact with the world around us, and sometimes they can cause us to believe negative things about ourselves. Those experiences can include...
Wouldn't it be great to explore the positive possibilities for your life and your dreams. Are you hoping to gain a deeper understanding your own thoughts and actions so that you can consciously work to be more fulfilled and more at peace daily? Are you ready to let go of any guilt, shame, hurt, confusion, or unforgiveness from the past to lay a stronger, more emotionally healthy foundation for...
One of the most difficult aspects of being a parent is seeing your child in pain and feeling like there is nothing that you can do to help. Have you become increasingly concerned about your child's behavior at home or school? Do you worry that your child is struggling with day to day functioning? Are their behaviors difficult to understand and manage? Does the smallest thing seem to trigger you...
Evening and Weekend Appointments are Available! Andrea Tolbert, LCSW, MBA, MSW, MHRT/CSP of Absolute Happiness Psychotherapy and Consultation, PLLC offers mental health counseling with individuals and groups in an outpatient setting located in Portland, Maine. Supervision for clinicians seeking licensure and Consultation for agencies, educational institutions, organizations, and businesses are...
There are times in all our lives when we don’t quite feel comfortable with ourselves or with our situations. These times can bring about overwhelming feelings of stress, depression and anxiety. We began to think and or act-out in which can be self-destructive and non-productive. As a highly skilled and supportive cognitive-behavioral and psychoanalytic therapist, I will assist you with moving...
