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.
Reaching out for help takes a lot of strength and courage. It's not easy to make the decision to talk to someone. Life stressors, feeling depressed, feeling anxious, feeling overwhelmed, life changes, etc. can make it difficult to function. If you are struggling with life transitions and feeling too down or anxious to know where to begin, I would love to help you navigate through this. My goal ...
Do you feel like a prisoner in your own mind? Do you have an overwhelming sense of anxiety or depression? Shannon is a compassionate and caring Christian counselor who has helped hundreds of people to redefine their lives and live a more meaningful, joyous, and focused life. Shannon is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern with a Master's of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Libert...
You may think that big things have to change in your life in order for you to feel better and experience improvement. But I've come to believe that a key, gentle shift in perspective can bring about more positive change than many realize. That is a shift from taking a critical approach with yourself to taking a Kinder Approach. With this shift in how you approach yourself and your experiences...
I believe the therapeutic relationship can serve a healing role in a person’s life, and I do my best to create a safe space by providing a person-centered approach to meet your unique needs. I specialize in helping people strengthen the relationships in their lives. This applies to friendships, families, partnerships, and marriages. I also provide an open, compassionate and non-judgmental space...
*NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* You are resilient. You can overcome trauma, heal from pain, rise up out of depression, and free yourself from the grip of anxiety. Brain science confirms our minds have a profound capacity for healing, especially when tapped into correctly. At Resilient Minds, LLC, my private practice, I specialize in providing the treatments that are scientifically shown t...
I have helped many people from ages 12 to 80+ 'weather a personal crisis' regardless of circumstances; in addition, I have acquired special,training in working with returning military personnel in coping with their re-entry issues as well as helping them take 'next steps'. I am also an expert in career 'direction' as well as 'redirection', and regardless of age, I seek those people as clients w...
My passion is helping clients find balance and grounding in the midst of challenges and confusion. My clients are overwhelmed with everyday life and sometimes find it difficult to navigate through the obstacles life presents. I invite clients to explore the conflict both, within themselves and their relationships. If you're looking to improve your life, including work, hobbies, and close...
( English | 中文 ) I am the founder of a Mandarin-English-Spanish Trilingual group practice (Mind & Body Garden Psychology) and there are currently 8 therapists, with different specialties. We provide psychotherapy services and psychological assessment services. I strongly advocate evidence-based treatment to develop a more positive attitude and to build a life that is happier, more balanced, a...
Counseling is a collaborative process in which you should feel supported in navigating life's roadblocks, stressors, and transitions. The counseling relationship is a unique experience that propels individual flourishing by providing a safe and nurturing environment in which you can develop and practice skills to cultivate resiliency and personal growth. I believe in strength-based counseling, ...
My own life experiences, background and clinical training have led me to an understanding and the ability to help my clients get to the important things that drive distress and through the difficult things, often to some manner of resolution. I believe that everything we do makes sense, we often just do not understand why and what purpose it serves. I access a broad range of techniques and...
My ideal client is someone who is self-motivated to work through their hindrances with kindness, compassion and commitment. I work alongside clients to develop their awareness of behavioral patterns and use mindfulness-based CBT techniques to redirect repetitive and compulsive thought patterns. I work with clients to develop strategies and tools to address their patterns and obstacles and...
So often today we get caught up in the next TV show, Facebook post or YouTube sensation that we forget about the power of the human connection. When I walk into my office with someone, I am looking forward to hearing their story and what makes them who they are today. I have experience working with children and families in DCFS, adults in inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programs,...
Do you need services for your child or teen right now? At CPC, children are seen within the week, and most times the next day! We here at CPC are here to help the children in our community, ranging from 5-21 years old. We specialize in youth experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, aggression, family or sibling difficulties, and many other challenges. We can also assist with evaluations needed ...
PARTNERING WITH YOU TO SUPPORT YOUR GROWTH. Your own knowing will provide the best source of information and guidance for our work together. My role is to access and respect your own knowing by providing a safe environment, an agenda-free perspective, with compassionate and objective support. Together we will develop practical "real life" solutions to address your concerns, refine your objectiv...
Taking the initial step towards mental health self-care & counseling is a courageous act. We sometimes neglect our emotional & mental well-being, which happens to be the foundation of our physical self. With over four years of experience in narrative psychology and a client-centered approach, my initial goal is to make you comfortable to share your story from the minute you step into my office....
