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.
If you are an adult and have experienced childhood sexual/emotional/physical abuse, an adult who was recently abused, or a person who has done their abuse work, but wants to restore sexuality, let us work together. If you are a partner who wants to understand, work through your own emotions and responses, I would like to hear from you as well. With 16 years at the Sexual Assault Center, as well...
My focus is on working with youth and adults who carry unique emotional and psychological sensitivities. My style, that embodies more of humanistic and holistic approaches, has proven to be very effective with individuals who are connected to spiritual or creative energies; individuals such as artists, healers and LGBTQ, who struggle with self acceptance, self esteem, anxiety and depression. My...
*Currently, I am not taking new clients. Please check back* I would be delighted to explore with you whatever brings you to therapy at this time in your life. If you are struggling with a life transition, stress, or symptoms of depression or anxiety, we can work together with curiosity and compassion to help you develop the skills necessary to tolerate difficult emotions and situations in the...
With over 28 years experience as a psychotherapist specializing in Clinical Health and Forensic Psychology, I am currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients for testing and psychotherapy. I am an interactive, relationship-focused psychotherapist. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address person...
Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to visit my page. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and obtained my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University. In working with you individually, I take an interpersonal approach, creating a warm and collaborative environment where you're safe to explore your private struggles, thoughts, and emotions. We will work together...
( English | español ) Mental health clinicians assist in promoting mental health well being of others however, we also assist clients to connect themselves through their body, mind, and spirit. In observing my client’s psychological growth during their treatment is a wonderful and rewarding experience that confirms the level of strength and resilience they have. Unfortunately, starting...
Let's face it, life can be challenging at times. Whether that means you can't find joy, escape the overwhelming nature of parenting, or move past loss. It's during these moments that people seek out competent therapists to process pain, learn skills to weather grief, or develop love for oneself. I specialize in the whole person. Meaning, I know the impact that relationships, upbringing, parenti...
I love working with clients who want to gain a better understanding of the deep interior of their mental, physical, and spiritual function in relation to the world around them and the relationships they engage in. I am passionate about helping my clients make sense of their pain and trauma. Through careful examination of their life stories, I enable my clients to learn about themselves on a dee...
I am a caring and compassionate person. I help clients by listening and guiding them through transitions that will bring more balance into their lives. I use my skills to get to the root of the problem. When we get to the root, clients begin to have more clarity and take steps forward toward a positive future. You will save time and money by making session appointments on your time-frame. Use y...
I do not have an ideal client, except to say I enjoy working with people who are willing and ready to take steps towards feeling better and more emotionally healthy. Sometimes, these steps include some hard work, inc. retraining their thought processes. Many of my current clientele are women or men experiencing depression, grief issues or anxiety in adjusting to life transitions. These life...
Our practice was established by Dr. Matt Orbell and Khrystal Condon, M.Ed., in October of 2017 to support the mental health and well-being of folks in the Benton County area. At Pacific Valley Counseling we work to help clients make meaningful changes and to successfully navigate personal and professional struggles. Problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal difficulties,...
Are you finding it difficult to move forward in your life? Does it feel like whatever you try to fix the problem isn't working? Are you struggling with connecting to those you care about? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need someone to walk alongside you in this process? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made a good choic...
Our world seems to be spinning out of control. Troubles we didn't know we had to worry about are now a daily reality. Working from home while homeschooling our sweet (but sometimes difficult) children can increase family stress and parenting guilt. Children may act out with increased defiance, distractibility, anger outburst, clinginess or sleep issues. Teens may withdraw, become moody, lose...
My work specializes in helping children and families who have been labeled as developmentally delayed, autistic or otherwise behaviorally marginalized reimagine themselves from a life-skills perspective. Through utilizing a strength based approach, I engage younger clients in therapeutic arts, older clients in cognitive behavioral therapy to target skill acquisition and functional verbal or non...
Lisa holds her MSW from the Boston College School of Social Work and has been a clinical Social Worker since 2011. Her experience lies with psychiatric diagnoses. Additionally, she is a certified Hypnotherapist, who received her training through The Wellness Institute in Seattle. In her private practice, she treats adults who are looking to improve their quality of life through self-awareness a...
