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.
*Some remote assessment available* I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing psychological assessment, group therapy, and individual therapy in Maryland and Alabama. My offices are in Baltimore, MD and Demopolis, AL. Current clients include children with various learning developmental diagnoses and adults coping with trauma, family issues, and substance abuse. Through my research and...
I help individuals who overthink feel less anxious and live more authentically. You're really hard on yourself and find yourself paralyzed with fear of making a wrong step. You're afraid to make decisions or take risks in your life until you’ve found the "perfect" answer or solution. The indecision and fear of failing stops you from taking action because you get stuck in a haze of self-doubt,...
Life is difficult. There is always unfinished business from the past. We adapt to life's demands the best we can as children, developing core characterological traits and styles. Sometimes these patterns of coping with the world are not as adaptive as they could be. We find ourselves repeatedly drawn to people who are not good for us. We fear abandonment and isolation and desperately cling to t...
It can be a daunting task to find a therapist, let alone a therapist you can connect with. I commend those who have taken these challenging first steps in their mental health journey, and who are ready to face their challenges with a trusted professional. My style is active with gentle direction, and I encourage self-compassion to my clients to promote healing. I feel that the therapeutic...
I work to create a safe, compassionate and therapeutic environment in which a client can feel seen, heard and valued as an individual. I use a variety of techniques to empower clients to identify and work toward understanding and changing maladaptive patterns and cycles, learn coping skills for mood management and begin to heal from trauma, loss and other painful life experiences. I am currentl...
I received my Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology and was trained with the Humanistic belief that many factors of one's life play a role in their development, mental health and cognitive processes. By utilizing humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, psychoanalytic and existential interventions, together we can develop a treatment plan that works...
**** NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME*** Sometimes we find ourselves at odds with our circumstances or it might seem like our circumstances are actively working against us. Do you have a history of anxiety, depression, PTSD or are these feelings new to you? Are you are struggling with difficult life transitions such as pregnancy/child birth/family planning, life altering decision-making, ...
You know yourself well enough to gauge that you need greater support with immediate stressors, self-limiting patterns, or unresolved childhood issues, so you're here looking for a professional. Congratulations! You've already exhibited three elements of a successful therapeutic outcome: increased self-awareness, self-advocacy, and motivation to change. Here's me: after obtaining an MSW from NYU...
Are you struggling with the uncertainty of these times? My job as a therapist is to help you find a new baseline, and anchor into an internal state of calm resiliency - no matter what is happening "out there." If you are feeling anxiety, depression or struggling with old patterns during COVID-19, I'd be honored to support you finding steady ground again. My work is threefold: I offer compassion...
I enjoy working with people who want a different outcome than what they've been getting. If something isn't working out for you or you feel like you are not being your true self, then let's collaborate on how you might be able to do something differently. I have extensive experience working with adolescents, adults and families. Issues regarding our identities, how we relate with others and how...
I believe we all possess innate strengths and have the potential to thrive and live meaningful lives; however, sometimes we get stuck. Major changes, life stage transitions, and stressors can become overwhelming, exceed the ability to cope, and prompt individuals, couples, and families to seek outside support. These times also hold potential for healing and growth. I use a non-judgmental,...
I believe that it is never too late to feel better and improve your quality of life. I have more than 30 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in individual, group, and family counseling, I was trained at Columbia University School of Social Work in New York. I provide tools to help significantly decrease or alleviate feelings and struggles such as depression, anxiety, anger,...
Using a variety of therapeutic tools to create a client-centered, integrated approach to change, I offer a compassionate environment to help you achieve your therapy goals. I welcome diverse clients with a variety of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, insomnia, and chronic pain. I focus on your natural strengths and resilience as well as your inherent motivatio...
Is anxiety or depression preventing you from living your life to the fullest? Reaching out for help takes tremendous courage. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgemental place where you can feel deeply listened to. I specialize in treating adults and teens coping with anxiety and depression. Many of my clients have survived childhood trauma. I am extremely passionate about my work and will adapt...
Have you felt distant from your partner? Are you having the same argument repeatedly with no resolution? Is there a lack of intimacy and physical connection? My clinical expertise lies in Couples Therapy, exploring Intimacy, Infidelity & Safe Communication. I I also have 10 years of trained Addiction therapy; Addiction in the Family, Chronic Relapse & long term recovery. Understanding the disea...
