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.
I am passionate about meeting people right where they are emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Many clients who felt anxious about beginning therapy have expressed how quickly they felt comfortable with me. I consider it a great privilege to work with teens and parents during such formative years of growth and transition. My goal is to provide a safe environment that is both supportive and...
My name is Tameka McFarland. I treat individuals, couples who are dating, planning to get married, currently married, or are considering divorce. I will treat emotional concerns that are affecting intimacy between a client and their partner. I provide support to families who have concerns about parenting. I will see any client ages 6 and up of all ethnicities and sexual orientations. My ideal...
The human experience is a challenging one for all of us. Talking with an empathetic, concerned and skillful listener might be all you need to sort it out, make a plan, deal with a crisis, or improve your ability to cope. My style is respectful, warm, and interactive. I focus on developing a strong relationship, working in partnership with you to create a safe environment to find acceptance,...
My focus is to support you to live a joyous life and use your emotional challenges to create more meaning, fulfillment and personal growth. The heart of this therapy is to provide a safe, nurturing and interactive place for you to find relief from sadness, anxiety or other patterns that cause pain and confusion. With compassion and a clear, candid therapeutic style I support you to get clarity...
No one gets to adulthood without living through painful experiences. You may be feeling the effects of a single traumatic incident (sexual victimization, a tragic natural disaster, or the sudden loss of a dear one), or you may be struggling with the weight of years of hurtful events. The term "trauma" seems like a buzzword these days, but for some of us, trauma has deeply influenced our lives....
Currenly seeing telehealth clients only. I am passionate about individuals and couples who are searching to find their true and whole, authentic self. Through Mindfulness-Based Approaches, Experiential Practices, Yoga Therapy and other Holistic modalities; I empower individuals and couples to live their true authentic self from the inside out and outside in. Various Specialties Include: Anxiety...
The word Sankofa means "one must go back in order to move forward". The idea is that in order to move forward into our highest potential, we must use the best of what was in our past. As a relational therapist who primarily works from a Solution-Focused approach, the word Sankofa reflects my belief that learning from our experiences in the past can contribute to healing in the present and futur...
When life gives you challenges the process of managing those challenges can be real difficult. Having someone to process and find solutions to real life issues can be helpful and supportive. I have a very well rounded background in both adult and child therapy. I have worked with Oncology clients, clients in crisis, couples, families and children with different emotional needs. When I meet a...
I specialize in working with tweens, teens, men, busy moms, and women business owners. I have found these populations are most resistant to asking for help, which is why my approach is so effective. I come from a corporate background before transitioning to integrative mental health care. I found that traditional talk therapy wasn’t doing the trick for me personally and so many people I knew. I...
“Why am I overwhelmed? What’s wrong with me? I should be over my anxiety by now.” Can you relate? My name is Candice Beaton and I am an expert in all things anxiety. By coming to a session with me, you will finally be able to grasp your situation and learn tools to manage anxiety and stress in relationships with yourself and others, at work, and with family. You will feel more grounded and have...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licesned Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in individual, couple and family psychotherapy. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from UC Santa Cruz and received my Master of Science in Counseling at California State University, Fresno. I have a special interest in treating individuals and families in crisis, as well as...
My approach with clients is relational, somatically engaged and trauma informed. I provide a strong container, attuned presence and deep listening, allowing threads of connection and meaning to be recognized and woven - drawing out the soulful nature of our living and grieving. Together, we identify and affirm capacities of resilience while turning toward how we are each called to cycle our gro...
Tuckerville is comprised of experienced and compassionate master licensed therapists, master licensed social workers, counselors and supporting staff so you can rest assured that you will get nothing but exceptional mental healthcare services for you and your family using best therapeutic practice strategies informed by Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral and Existential and Holistic theories f...
We are here to walk with you when you need it most. Lutheran Family Service (LFS) has an expert team of compassionate therapists and counselors to help you with marital and relationship problems, depression and suicidal thoughts, anxiety and worry, trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, grief and loss, parenting concerns, life transitions, work and career concer...
I am accepting new clients. My focus is on children, teens, and the parent-child relationship, which I believe in strengthening to help children and parents move forward together. I also work with individuals struggling with pregnancy and postpartum issues. Pregnancy and parenthood are major life transitions that can result in stress, anxiety, or depression. Parents need support too and I am...
