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.
Whatever problems or challenges you are currently facing, my name is Grant and I would like to help. I primarily work with people who are diagnosed with PTSD but have worked with a wide variety of clients over the course of my career. I believe in a multifaceted and holistic approach to counseling that prioritizes the relationship between the therapist and the client while utilizing CBT,...
Today, as individuals and families, we all face endless demands that require us to adapt quickly to an ever-changing world. No matter what our age, when we are overwhelmed with emotions, such as anxiety, anger, or depression, it can get in the way of us having fulfilling relationships. Together we can explore effective ways to build strategies to face life's stress, challenging relationships an...
( English | 中文 | 廣東話 ) *****(Not accepting new clients. Waitlist until May 2021)***** Whether you are dealing with emotional pain from a traumatic experience, navigating a challenging relationship, living with a terminal illness, or grieving for a loved one, I am here to help you identify your strengths and to support you along your healing journey. I deeply believe in building humble...
You may have landed here because you've found that your current way of operating in this world is no longer serving you and are seeking to change some of the patterns that have brought you to this moment. Or maybe you seek closure for past harms, losses or regrets, wishing to make sense of these experiences, and realize that there's no time like the present to get started. In my clinical practi...
I understand that you may be suffering in some way, feeling lost, confused or scared. Finding a good fit with a therapist/counselor is important, so here are some ways I can help. I offer a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental space where you may fully express yourself. I have a holistic interest in your health which includes how the mind, body, and soul affect each other. I believe in a...
COVID-19 UPDATE: I am still seeing clients. Is your child dealing with behavioral problems or mental-health issue such as depression, anxiety or social stress? As a parent, it is easy to feel powerless watching your child battle something, not knowing how to help. I have dedicated my life to helping families through these and many other challenges. You may not be able to control the issues your...
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." - Theodore Roosevelt - Life is a journey, and often along the way the road can get bumpy, obstacles can block our path, and we can get stuck. As counselor, I strive to meet my clients where they are at in their journey and work with them to remove obstacles that block their path forward. I have extensive experience working with sexual assaul...
Are you confused about your life? Do you struggle to sort out your emotions? Does trauma have you spiraling out of control? Is grief so overwhelming that you are not sure what to do? Have you tried to create healthy relationships only to find yourself hurt and disappointed? Do you feel nervous, fear judgement or struggle discussing the challenges you are experiencing in your life? We all want t...
Whether you’re struggling with an eating disorder, chronic dieting, an emotional "nourishment barrier," or simply the challenges of staying sane in an eating-disordered culture, you deserve a nonjudgmental space to dismantle the BS and come home to the sacred process of nourishing your mind, body, and soul. I believe that even in the midst of immense suffering you possess inherent health and...
You are likely reading these offerings because you are dissatisfied with some aspect of your life. Be it identity, family, friend, work/school or a past traumatic event, my focus is on helping you sort things out to improve your quality of life. Having a nonjudgmental, compassionate clinician with over 2 decades of individual, couple and group psychotherapy experience may be all you need to get...
Do you feel stuck, like you are getting in your own way? Feelings hopeless and isolated? Our past life experiences can have a lasting effect on our current situations, leaving us feeling hopeless about the future. Often we try to manage our difficulties without help, which can be frustrating. This frustration creates barriers that can leave you feeling distant from others and even a stranger to...
So many reasons people have to seek counseling: wanting to understand self better instead of feeling confused or lost; feel less anxious sad or angry, more relaxed self-accepting, even a little happy; to avoid legal career or financial losses; to communicate with more love and clarity with they live or work with...Perhaps all counseling clients simply want to be heard, to be understood, to give...
In my 22 years of experience working with families, my primary goal is to help each individual reach their fullest potential. I utilize various treatment modalities to meet the client's needs. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and various creative approaches to help clients learn to recognize destructive thought patterns that have negative influences on behavior. I assist clients t...
Would you like to feel more connected and valued in your life and relationships? Together we can enter your world as you see it, including what you believe about yourself, both good and bad. Behaviors and emotions make sense when we see them clearly from the perspective of the person, given their history and the lessons they have learned. I enjoying meeting people who want more from their life ...
My highest ambition in my work with clients is to help you to discover your own inherent strengths, resources, wisdom, and power, and to help you to cultivate compassion for yourself through mindfulness, radical self acceptance and self compassion. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, grief and loss, life transitions, family of origin issues, relationship challenges, sexual...
