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.
Hi, I'm Sofia, and I love helping kids, families, and couples reconnect with each other and find the joy in spending time together! I am a Licensed Master Social Worker and have worked with families in the valley for over 18 years. During this time, I've had the opportunity to watch many different family dynamics. When someone asks what makes the difference between "surviving" families and...
Does anxiety, stress, and/or depression have you longing for positive change and reconnection to the world? I am a licensed psychotherapist helping adults find balance and direction in their personal and professional lives. I will guide your discovery of yourself, helping you to blossom into a more fulfilled human being. Most of my current patients and clients are struggling with anxiety,...
I help clients with their journey to become one's ideal self. I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing psychotherapy on a variety of individuals including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. My expertise is treating adults who struggle with anxiety/depression and are seeking to find a more meaningful life. I also enjoy working with college students, new...
I work collaboratively with my clients to address symptoms of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts and maladaptive behaviors. Central to my work with clients is my dedication to creating a safe, non-judgmental environment, and building a strong therapeutic relationship to effectively address presenting concerns. In addition, I work with a keen awareness of the interconnection...
I believe in the relationship between therapist & the people on their journey in therapy as a pivotal & paramount role in the therapeutic process. The right match is critical for continuing therapy & having a rewarding & fulfilling experience. I believe in a strengths base, supportive approach with an integrative & humanistic perspective while looking at the whole person as each area of life...
Hi there! I know finding a therapist can be daunting, and hope my profile helps you to decide if we will be a good fit. I have been doing this work for about six years and find that providing a safe place for people to find hope, peace, healing, connection, and laughter is the most rewarding (and sometimes hardest) work we do in therapy. I have worked with clients and families of all ages and...
When choosing a therapist it is important to consider many different perspectives. First and most importantly, is this someone that you will be comfortable working with? Education and experience are other considerations? However, when it comes right down to it, it's about connecting. All the great tools that a therapist may have will be useless if you do not connect with them. I have heard from...
I enjoy helping older adolescents/teenagers, young adults, adults, couples and families who have found themselves experiencing a wide range of marital, behavioral and adjustment concerns. Many of which include relationship conflict, depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, spiritual issues, and career issues. I work collaboratively with you to meet your unique needs, help you better communicate...
My primary purpose is to help my clients the way I have been helped on my own healing journey. I feel a passionate calling to work with clients whose issues mirror the struggles and challenges that I, too, have overcome. The empathy, compassion, and unconditional positive regard that I feel toward my clients allows us to build a foundation of rapport and trust very rapidly. Using Psychodynamic ...
Sharing your story takes courage, but can be one of the most powerful aspects in guiding you towards positive change. Therapy offers you this opportunity. It is a time where it is all about you. Just you and your story. My approach has been described as nonjudgmental, empathic, and supportive. My goal is to help you be present with your story, where you can be witnessed and understood in a...
In our busy and sometimes stressful lives, self-care is imperative. Tending to our own mental health may become necessary if the struggle becomes overwhelming to manage alone. Once you've made the decision that therapy is the next step for you, finding the right neutral, compassionate, non-judgmental and empathetic therapist is of the utmost importance. My mission is to build a therapeutic...
My mission is to empower those that I work with to have meaningful connections to themselves and the world around them.I specialize in supporting individuals, couples and families who are in transition - specifically, if a family member is in treatment or struggling with abuse, trauma, eating disorders or chemical dependency. It is very important to me that I respect my clients' philosophies,...
Sometimes life just isn’t fair! Things happen and we are left trying to figure out what to do next. At times we must make decisions, and we have no idea what needs to be done, or the best thing to do. Our emotions are in knots, our minds are racing, and we don’t know where to turn. You may already know what I am talking about. My goal is to get to know the people I work with so that we can work...
I am a New York State licensed clinical social worker/ psychotherapist serving children, adolescents and adults. My years as a high school counselor have provided me with immense experience working with adolescents and their parents. All of us need guidance and support at one point or another. You are not alone, I am here to guide you through your journey. Utilizing a wide array of treatment...
I work with clients to help them feel calm, confident and resilient in the face of challenges. I want clients to know that their happiness and wellbeing are important and self care comes at the top of the 'to-do' list. I use a range of evidence based modalities. My clinical focus is on stress reduction, adjustment issues, relationship concerns, trauma, grief, and mood/anxiety disorders. Most...
