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.
With over 30 years of experience in the field of social work I have worked extensively with individuals, couples and families. My therapy is client-directed so that clients can determine how quickly they wish to delve into and resolve problems they are experiencing. For those who are spiritually inclined I can also integrate work on a spiritual level which enhances psychological progress by...
We have one chance at life so lets make the most of it. I believe many of our issues stem from a variety of factors such as our health, our thoughts, our past, our relationships, and society at large - just to name a few. We will work together to explore what holds you back, break the chains, and empower you to live the life you deserve as the valuable human being you are. My specialties includ...
My practice serves children, adolescents, and adults. My primary focus is stress management, family crisis support & intervention, and coping skills development & application for families of children & adolescents with autism and other special needs and disabilities. Counseling is a motivational and inspirational self-improvement process designed to help you develop healthy habits and set goals...
Bottom line, I believe we are all here to learn all we can during our time here in the Earth school. I seek to serve couples, families and individuals addressing life adjustment issues including relationship conflict, developmental concerns, functional issues related to head or brain injury and efforts to increase self-actualization. I have been practicing as a licensed psychologist for more th...
I treat clients in all stages of their mental health journey of healing . Mental Health , Seboxone, Depression, Anxiety . If you are seeking help please feel free to reach out to me ....
Let's talk and better understand your needs and the issues as we prioritize where we need to begin. I have been a licensed psychotherapist in 3 states for over 33 years, and am interested in you, curious about your life experiences , and continue to learn from you! I use a combination of therapeutic approaches, including Expressive, Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I do not...
We are a group of clinicians committed to providing skilled, supportive therapy and coaching to our clients. Our therapists use a strength-based approach to building relationships with clients that provide the trust needed to make big change. We specialize in seeing women in transitional stages of life, including but not limited to; pre-and postpartum struggles, anxiety, eating disorders,...
All of us are in a trajectory of human experience. Sometimes our trajectory leads us to some of life’s most challenging moments. Since people do not respond to challenges in the same way, it is common for some to develop maladaptive coping strategies. My goal is to develop a supportive therapeutic relationship to help clients learn effective coping skills and help them build a meaningful life. ...
As a therapist, I strive to "hold space" with clients. Holding space for another person is incredibly profound bringing your entire presence to them. You walk along with them without judgment, willing to end up wherever they need to go by giving the energy of our attention to the pain and struggle of another human being. Being a rural state, specialized resources are limited. I have seen the...
Anxiety/depression, PTSD/trauma, peri-post partum issues, fertility struggles, life/work transitions, relationship challenges, and grief counseling are my primary areas of work. I use Lifespan Integration and EMDR to help resolve trauma and painful memories causing your anxiety and depression. I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy in my work with couples. After years in the corporate world,...
I have provided Counseling Services for over 25 years in our Charlottesville community. I work with a variety of individuals, presenting problems, and life span issues. From adolescence to later life years; there are circumstances and predispositions which offer incredible challenges in life. I have training in many forms of techniques and approaches. I offer services including Cognitive...
To say "things aren't always easy" is often an understatement. Sometimes things are more than hard, and may have been piling up for a while. Whether you're battling depression, anxiety, grief, or changes in life, I'm here to help. I've worked with children, teens and adults in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, where they work to sort out their struggles. I have seen the damage trauma can do to...
I provide the same compassionate, insightful therapy that I have provided my patients at Huntington Hospital for the past 18 years. I help people cope with life events, and in particular help them deal with medical problems they are facing. I also help the families of clients, who have medical and psychosocial issues. I work in a warm, accepting manner, to help people cope with life's challenge...
My clinical focus includes treating children, adolescents, adults, and families. I am also able to perform psychological evaluations to address difficulties in everyday living. I am integrative in my therapeutic approach, where I assess the needs of my clients and work with them to develop their own treatment goals. I practice from a multicultural perspective and greatly consider my clients’...
Psychodrama New Jersey is a multi-practitioner office. All practitioners use a combination of modalities to treat conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, dysfunctional relationships patterns, behavioral issues, issues arising from difficult life transitions including health issues, past abuse and trauma. By combining different modalities, our practitioners are able to help you addr...
