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.
During some time in our life, most of us have unexpected crisis, loss/hardships or relationship issues. Are you having difficulty sleeping, feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty getting motivated? If it is common for you to avoid situations which lead to feeling depressed or anxious, talk therapy is proven to help. My expertise is working with individuals who have suffered losses of love one...
My name is Kate Franza and I am a licensed therapist located in San Francisco. Originally from New York, I received my degree from Fordham University. My practice is grounded in my community mental health background, with a focus on LGBTQ issues, anxiety, depression and substance use. My clients experience relationship struggles,trauma, chronic relapse, and many are interested in exploring and...
In response to COVID-19, I am offering all of my regular services via telehealth or phone only. I focus on learning who a person is uniquely, and I take an active role in treatment, offering genuine warmth and support, as well as practical feedback. I draw from various theoretical approaches to provide the most appropriate treatment for each individual's specific goals. I commonly incorporate...
For each of us, for better or worse the past follows into our future. We enjoy comforting memories of nurturing loved ones, and the resiliance that is the gift of a coach saying it's ok, just dust off and try again. Even those of us with the best of lives have experiences that haunt, too. Hurtful comments become sources of shame and guilt. Betrayals become inability to trust. Failed efforts tur...
I am an experienced therapist who works with people of all ages and with a variety of presenting concerns. I use multiple therapeutic approaches to provide comprehensive mental health care to all. I work with people with depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, difficulties with stress management skills, relationship problems, and more. If you are ready to make changes in your life please g...
I taught elementary school, grades 4-8 for 17 years before going back to school to get my Masters and become a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have enjoyed working with mostly individual adults over the last 34 years and couples. I believe that the work of therapy is about the relationship we form with the therapist in our work to become whole and healthy adults. I am semi-retired, work one da...
Hello there! In my work, I take the journey with clients, walking with them during times of difficulty and discomfort until they're able to discover more peace and stability within. I have specific training in trauma, mindfulness, and play therapy. I have experience working with specific traumatic events such as: grief, divorce, abuse, family life events and exposure to substance use and domest...
My treatment philosophy is to help my clients determine their needs, wants and goals and achieve them through a supportive therapeutic process. I use a variety of approaches including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral , Solution Focused and Family Systems therapy. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families who are in varying stages of life. My goal is to motivate change with...
We live in a world where everyday more and more people are feeling overwhelmed in their pursuit of a balanced life. Losing oneself can be easy in our day and age and getting back to our true core can sometimes feel tricky. However Jael Toledo, a non conventional systemic therapist, has established her own therapeutic model: PATH Therapy or how she prefers to call it, the journey back to yoursel...
My goals are your goals. With me you can expect "You-Centered Care" no matter what concerns you bring with you. I am your guide; together we will create a plan and start your journey. After 15+ years in the mental health field, I have helped equip others to think, feel, and work their way through their struggles to find better living. You will use the strengths you have always had and discover ...
My lived experience as a primary and long-distance caregiver, coupled with over 14-years of counseling experience, provides me with the foundational knowledge, clinical experience, and compassion needed to validate and empower clients serving as caregivers for family members living with a chronic or terminal illness; often without the support needed to maintain their own mental health...
I am able to offer effective, individualized psychotherapeutic care. I treat a number of behavioral health conditions: depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, PTSD, and also relationship / communication issues, with individuals and couples. My focus is to help, heal, energize, for your inner strength awareness. I achieve this by providing a neutral, safe space, listening to your concerns, and...
Are you experiencing chronic depression, feelings of shame and abandonment, trust issues, and a history of abusive relationships? You may be experiencing symptoms of what is called complex post traumatic stress disorder. The first step of recovery is developing emotional stability and getting access to internal resourcing. The second step is to begin processing traumatic memories through bilate...
I'm a Counselor, Supervisor, and Consultant who provides therapy for adolescents and adults including individual, couples, and families. I also offer clinical supervision services and high performance counseling/coaching. I generally take a strength-based approach believing that the mind and body can and wants to optimize, learn, and heal. I'm experienced in treating trauma and abuse, vicarious...
The search for a therapeutic relationship founded on trust, compassion and understanding driven by your needs, goals and dreams is one of the most important decisions you will make. It takes a tremendous amount of courage and strength, built on the foundation of hope to begin the journey of finding ourselves. As both a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Substance Use Disorder Professional I...
