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.
Within my practice, I work to address anything that you feel is preventing you from living as your truest and most self-loving Self. If you are carrying daily life stress, the loss of a loved one, challenges with adapting to a new life transition, deep and debilitating sadness, the burden of a traumatic experience, or even struggling to make sense of what you are feeling, I'm here to honor your...
My work as a therapist focuses mostly in the present. I believe that we need to look into the past but not re-traumatize ourselves by reliving those memories. With present focused positive psychology, we can take control of what is causing suffering today and learn how to retrain our mind to make better choices in the future. I value the connection between myself and my client as the primary...
Hi my name is Celeste Campos. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in working with women and adolescents in overcoming depression, anxiety, and family relationships. I incorporate creative arts, play therapy techniques, and hands on activities into my practice when suitable. I enjoy empowering individuals toward transforming their life challenges into personal growth. I...
Living a good life is important -- it's everything, really. But life sometimes has other plans for us. Maybe a relationship has become unfulfilling, a job has become stressful and anxiety-producing. We're worried we're not good enough and that we won't achieve what we want in life. We might feel sad and depressed -- or anxious. We wonder why we can't parent more effectively or feel closer to ou...
Grace Love and Connection is a group of clinicians who are passionate about hope and healing. With a spectrum of interests and specialties, our clinicians are able to meet your family's needs. Grace Love and Connection counselors are able to address individual concerns, mental health issues, children's behaviors, adolescent anxiety, emotional health struggles, interpersonal conflict, and family...
Welcome! In a tough spot? My approach with clients is engaging and interactive; I am invested in the collaborative process, which I believe is inherent to the therapeutic relationship. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment finding balance between active listening, empathy, support, and behavioral interventions. I will help you identify and better understand choices, ways of thinki...
I have worked with families, to include married, blended and single parents. In addition to individual counseling with tweens, teens, and adults. I have worked with business professionals, adolescents in high school who suffer from social anxiety, adults in colleges and universities who are completely stressed out, as well as, adjudicated and expelled youth, state prison systems for adults, as...
Dr. Silva is the Chief Behavior Health Officer for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologis...
Are you looking for meaning, purpose, understanding? Do you struggle and want to live a fulfilling authentic life? I am a compassionate, insightful, and supportive counselor. I give you the opportunity to heal and the room to grow in a trusting, safe environment as we explore the strengths you have within you, gain personal insight into your behaviors and learn useful tools and skills. The clie...
Know thyself, wrote the Greek scholar. My aim is to assist you toward effective and functional self-understanding so that you might pursue and achieve the life goals worthy of which you, as a unique person, are most worthy. Harry Truman had on his desk, whatever job he held, these 10 words: "Know right from wrong. Do right. Do your best." I shall always use these words in your service. Certific...
I’m passionate about helping individuals, couples and families attain and maintain hope and healing by means of therapeutic relationship and personalized intervention that work best for them. I have a deep empathy for those who are struggling with all types of trauma and losses, unresolved past hurts, and broken relationships. I utilize an integrated holistic treatment approach while advancing ...
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and I have several years of experience working in both outpatient and intensive outpatient/partial hospitalization levels of care. I work with adults, adolescents, and their families on their paths to recovery from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, compulsive exercise, and body image dissatisfaction. Additionally, I work with individuals...
Patrick Balsley is a North Carolina Addiction Specialists Professional Practice Board Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Structured Family Recovery® Counselor who has dedicated his life to serving individuals and families struggling with addiction....
I am passionate about working with women who want to feel better in their own skin. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or perinatal emotional distress? Are you battling addictions, eating disorders, or trauma symptoms? Are dealing with challenging relationships or trying to navigate the twists and turns of life? I'd love to help you be in healthier relationships with yourself and the...
Do you feel overwhelmed with all of the changes happening in your daily life? Have you been disconnected from supports and activities that previously helped you manage stress? Have you been struggling to process all of the events happening in the world today? I am dedicated to teaching you how to implement effective skills in order to decrease anxiety, depression, and overall life stress. We wi...
