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.
Life is full of ups and downs. Careers have their high points and low points. Relationships lift us up and pull us down. Physical health peaks and tanks. As much as we want to, I'm not sure we can escape this reality. However, we can become masters at handling the downs. If you work with me, we can embrace your downs together, learn profound lessons from each low point, build resiliency and...
For the past 14 years, I have been working in the field of Social Work. My focus of specialty in private practice includes substance use disorders and dual diagnoses. Other areas of expertise address the issues faced by patients with anxiety disorders and depression. I earned my Bachelor's Degree from Cleveland State University and was awarded my Master's Degree from Case Western Reserve...
At the core of healing and growth is a solid and caring relationship with oneself and others. I aim to foster this while addressing your specific needs. I honor each individual I meet with and take a uniquely tailored and collaborative approach to therapy. Pursuing your goals with creativity, compassion and humor can help make the "work" of therapy flow more naturally and comfortably. I will he...
Many people have tried traditional approaches to health care and they are now ready for alternatives. Whether you are exploring therapy for the first time or looking for a unique approach, I can provide you with some workable options to finding your own creative solution for problems like anxiety, depression and the pain we all face when loss occurs. Sessions are longer than most on offer...
I have my M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from The University at Albany, State University of New York. I completed my internship with the Child Guidance Center at Northeast Parent & Child Society, where I worked collaboratively with families addressing behavioral issues, traumatic events, as well as relational concerns to build healthy relationships. I then completed a two year post-graduate...
Angela has a passion for helping people through the most difficult times in their life. With 10+ years of experience providing therapy, her experience includes working with children, teenagers, adults, and families. Her skills and expertise have helped many people with problems adjusting to stressful life events, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, and trauma du...
Now offering 100% virtual therapy because social distancing doesn't mean your health should wait! Our belief is to establish a therapeutic relationship for each client to feel comfortable & heard, in a caring & judgment free manner. We are a boutique counseling practice located in the Houston Heights. We understand the importance of being able to treat the entire family. Whether it is giving...
As a professional counselor, my mission is to be an instrument of hope, compassion, and truth as I come alongside and partner with clients on their journey toward healing and wholeness. My life and professional experiences are broad; they include counseling in a university setting, intensive in-home therapy, and overseas service. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and groups from a...
Travis believes in a healthy therapeutic relationship built on trust to help individuals and families achieve their goals. He has specialization in clinical psychology, children and adolescents, substance, Couples and Families, Depression and Anxiety, Behavioral issues, Addiction, trauma, outdoor recreation, and mental health counseling. As a mental health counselor, it has always been my...
I enjoy working with clients interested in exploring ways to improve their relationship with themselves and others. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, or are looking to heal from past experiences and create the life you want, I believe that together we can help you find a new perspective, build skills and resiliency, and live your best life. I'm experienced with individuals ages 8...
You are on the right path: education, career, relationship, family. Somehow, the experience of it all includes internal distress, anxiety and/or flatness. How is it that you have come this far and inner suffering persists? It can be hard to understand what is missing when we have done all the things and taken all the steps toward what we think we want in life. In reality, without connection and...
LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally responsive counselor that provides a safe space to explore personal goals. I believe that we are made of many parts and that our overall wellness cannot exist without mental clarity. I value therapy for my own personal self, and as a result, I value and cherish the opportunity to be a part of someone else's therapy journey. Everyone is different so I approach...
Are you frustrated and discouraged with the quality of your relationships with others? Do you wish that there were a manual or rule book that came with the people you love? Relationships are the most cherished and yet confounding things that we as humans long to have, and we get very little guidance about how to make and maintain them. Whether you are in a relationship with a friend, lover,...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist with over 20 years experience. By integrating traditional talk therapy with art psychotherapy, I offer a unique treatment approach for adults, children, adolescents, and families. I have extensive experience working with trauma, abuse, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, divorce and...
It can be a hard decision to begin counseling, and it often takes a lot of courage to seek help. Feeling depressed, anxious or frightened is not a good way to go through life, so perhaps it is time to make some changes. My focus is on assisting adults in finding solutions to life's challenges through the use of various therapy techniques. In addition to experience working with adults who suffer...
