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.
You can feel better. Therapy can be the tool to help you feel how you want to feel! Together we will create a unique plan for how to get what you want and need. Focusing more compassion on yourself, we will gently peel back the layers and uncover your most authentic self. Depression, anxiety, fear and doubt don't have to rule your life. I strive to offer a space that is welcoming to all and a...
Thoughts are very powerful things. Sometimes we get stuck in negative, self-defeating thought spirals. We might think we're not good enough or that we're somehow undeserving of love, respect, and success. Often these thoughts are so automatic that we simply accept them as true. My goal as a therapist is to help people examine and question their negative self-beliefs. With a more accurate and...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern with experience working with children of all ages. I interned with Polk County School Based Mental Health program where I spent time in the schools counseling students. My approach to counseling is based on building a trusting and safe relationship with my clients. I believe through a collaborative partnership clients can accomplish their goals,...
I became a therapist because I know and have experienced the healing power of vulnerability. I work with men and women with disordered eating, body image, self esteem, and relationship concerns. I believe that there is so much more to life than constant thoughts about weight and shape, perfectionism, or unworthiness. My overall goes is to help you figure out what makes your life worth living so...
I am a therapist with a passion for helping individuals reach their full potential, experience freedom, and realize hope. I have a unique interest in holistic nutrition and functional medicine, particularly as it relates to mental health and wellness. I believe that holistic changes bring lasting benefit to the mind, body, and spirit. My top priority is ensuring my client’s health and maintaini...
48 years of working with individuals has taught me that we each have deep resources and inner strengths, and that we only need to learn how to access them. My ideal client is someone who is ready and willing to learn more about themselves, to take responsibility for their choices, and to deeply explore what holds them back, while charting a course toward lasting happiness and satisfaction. I ha...
Individuals who worry that they are "too much" for a therapist often find me to be a good fit. I see adults, teens, couples and poly groups. I have led grief groups for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. I have specialized in young adults and late teens for nearly two decades. Often therapists are not aware of the specific developmental needs of young adults and so there is a high drop...
My goal is to create a safe space to share your story and explore solutions. I believe that the therapist-client relationship is the critical element of therapeutic success. Here you will find comfort in a non-judgemental, client-centered therapeutic environment. I aim to make your therapy experience positive: a place where you feel heard, empowered, and encouraged with love, compassion and hum...
For many of us, anxiety and stress can interrupt our ability to be present and fully experience joy in our lives. When these feelings are unmanageable, our relationships, education, work life, physical health, and self-esteem may suffer. As a therapist, I work holistically and collaboratively to improve the well-being of my clients. I use mindful self-compassion techniques and body oriented...
I have been working in the field for 15 years. I enjoy working where I can utilize my skills to enhance and enrich the lives of children, individuals, adults, and families. I believe my ability to connect and build a trusting rapport with each individual is essential to good therapy. I have a passion for learning and finding new and better ways to serve my clients and improve my practice! I am ...
Now accepting new clients. I am a bilingual counselor who treats adults & teens, and has experience working with individuals from all walks of life. I can help you if you struggle with depression, self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, emotional disturbance, grief, sexual issues or personality disorders. I provide a safe therapeutic relationship and counseling that is authentic, honest, encouraging,...
Hi, I am a Clinical Certified Trauma Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and a Certified EMDRIA Therapist (Eye Movement Decentralization Reprocessing), which is the top researched based treatments for trauma & anxiety. I also use other therapy such as IFS, Experiential, and CBT to help clients progress. I spent 5 years working with the White Mountain Apache Tribe. There I learned m...
**New Appt Availability biwkly Mon at 2pm, biwkly Mon 4pm, biwkly Weds 2pm, biwkly Thurs at 3pm** Discover the joy in overcoming challenges and limitations. I aim to help folks take life to the next level, whether it's improving relationships, healing old wounds, or making meaning out of life. I'm skilled in both concrete and abstract methods to help hopes and dreams become reality. A large par...
CERTIFIED INTERVENTION PROFESSIONAL. An Intervention is the first step toward recovery. I specialize in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Interventions. I am a Master level Certified Intervention Professional with over 25 years experience conducting mental health, substance abuse, alcohol, and process addiction disorder interventions. When a loved one is suffering from depression, bipolar disor...
I am a compassionate and solution-oriented therapist with a reputation for a caring and straightforward approach. My work is client centered and goal oriented. I believe we all get stuck or overwhelmed at times in life, and that therapy in a safe and caring environment can be the first step into a more satisfying life, with rewarding relationships at the center. As a person and a provider, ther...
