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 committed to helping clients overcome negative issues and emerge from therapy empowered to reach their full potential. Whether you are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, low-self-esteem or relationship issues, therapy can help eliminate feelings of shame and guilt and increase positive self-image. Eradicating negative thought processes can help you regain a sense of...
It takes a great deal of courage to share your experiences with a therapist and begin to work on yourself. I believe in accepting yourself as you are, while also continuing to change and improve yourself to live your best life. I work to create a safe space that is nonjudgmental and open to nurturing personal growth. I strongly believe that the most progress comes from a good client-therapist...
Dr. Chen has extensive experience working w/ substance use, eating disorders, PTSD, and mood disorders. Dr. Chen completed his clinical training at multiple clinics and also specializes in self-esteem and confidence development. The first goal is to understand why a person is struggling. Then, work with the patient to build resiliency and strength to adapt and overcome life's challenges. Dr. Ch...
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker and psychotherapist who works with individuals, couples, and children to help them heal trauma, find purpose, and live more joyful existences. I assist my clients in identifying patterns of stress, imbalance, and self-defeating behaviors to create positive, lasting change. I believe that people can change, wounds can heal, relationships can be healthy, and t...
I am passionate about walking alongside both people in their healing journeys towards transformation and wholeness. I have experience assisting those suffering from trauma, anxiety, depression, and life stressors in their journey toward healing. I enjoy having sessions out in nature or at the office based off of your individual needs and desires. I would love to come alongside you and assist yo...
I truly believe in the power of therapy and the effect it has on people who are having difficulties in their lives or in their relationships. In a world that is sometimes difficult to deal with, therapy can be useful to help get one through those hard times. I work closely with clients in assisting them to discover and integrate new solutions during challenging times. Along the way, I can assis...
Weary from hard experiences and tense relationships? Feeling like you are stuck and have no direction? Therapy can be a courageous space to loosen the grip of life's sufferings and hang-ups. I focus on building a therapeutic relationship that invites you to share your untold stories of hardship. By sitting and processing together, we can collaborate on ways for you to reach your goals and bring...
Are you struggling in an important relationship? Are you at a crossroads in your career or your life, and are unsure of what path to take? Are the ghosts of past trauma or loss impacting your ability to have a healthy relationship with yourself and others? Are you dealing with anxiety or depression and finding it hard to live the life that you long to live? If so, I would be honored to work...
Every client's issues are unique to themselves and need to be validated. I work with individuals with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, eating disorders, and panic disorders, and I am open to seeing all kinds of individuals. I think every person could benefit from counseling, no matter what their issue or how intense. We all deserve to take the time and focus on ourselves so that the...
If you feel ready to embrace positive change and transform old, worn-out patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, I am honored to support you on your journey of healing and self-discovery. I've witnessed the wonders of the therapeutic relationship and believe that effective therapy depends on a good fit between patient and clinician. My priority is to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space to help y...
My ideal client would be someone looking for help to tap into their unique inner strengths and by maximizing those strengths will discover peace and balance in their everyday life. My ideal client would live a life free from fear, worry, and insecurity. Many people suffer from anxiety and depression because they feel they don't measure up and compare themselves to what they think life should be...
Hi, my name is Kim Stevens, welcome to the Psychology Today website and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. As you read about me you will see that I am new to the field but not new to the areas of helping others and mental health. From a young age without having training or certifications, I was helping others and had an interest in a person's well-being. After a career in public...
**Not accepting new clients at this time.** Sometimes we may feel stuck. Sometimes life can become overwhelming. Sometimes we have deep emotional wounds that have long limited our ability to experience peace, joy, fulfillment, connection, and love. Sometimes we just need someone to listen, be supportive, and offer another perspective. According to Kristin Neff, "The only way to eventually free...
Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times. During these periods, we may need help coping and returning to a place of peace and serenity. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and safe space where you can share feelings and work toward accomplishing your goals for therapy. Issues I can help with include substance abuse, family history of addiction, codependency, caretaking, aging, life...
Are you struggling with loss, unwanted changes, or stressful life transitions? Do you feel alone in your struggle, that others don't really understand? Whatever your distress, I can help you find ways to cope with overwhelming emotions and to move forward in your challenging world, discovering new possibilities for yourself. My expertise is in grief due to death, but I have over 20 years therap...
