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.
I am a personal empowerment coach. My purpose and passion is to help my clients move forward in happiness and joy. Often, we must start by release things from the past such as limiting thought patterns / beliefs, phobias, unhealthy habits, trauma and grief. At the same time, we focus on implementing new and empowered routines, thoughts/beliefs, healthy boundaries, goals, action steps, improved...
Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate, I create a non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe to discuss their issues and improve the quality of their lives. I integrate different approaches with emphasis on EMDR, Gottman, Relaxation, Family Therapy, Trauma, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have experie...
Reaching out is a victory! People seek counseling for a variety of reasons. Often, people seek therapy for the first time because someone close to them has suggested they get help. Others seek counseling because they have identified specific goals or issues that they wish to work on. Many people are struggling with common issues. Sometimes all we need is just a little help to navigate the...
*Not currently accepting new clients* Are you feeling tense or tearful? Insecure about yourself, your relationship or the future? I can help. As a licensed professional counselor skilled in managing difficult emotions, I can help you to alter your thoughts and behaviors in order to bring you a greater sense of calm, confidence and clarity. I believe that you have the ability to make positive...
Are you feeling hopeless, depressed, or discouraged in life? I can help. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in the mental health field for the past eight years. I serve individuals (adults, teenagers, children) and couples to help them feel better about themselves and the life they have been given. I can help you find the resources and teach you the skills to cope with life. ...
Counseling can be helpful when someone needs an objective person to listen, when their normal ways of coping no longer are working, or when they simply are feeling overwhelmed & hopeless. I work with people in a supportive & non-judgmental setting to explore their thoughts, feelings & relationships & in what areas they may be struggling. Together we identify one's strengths & find new, healthie...
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I understand the importance of creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you to find your best self. I specialize in treating issues in marital connection and intimacy, affair recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss. After completing my master's work, I gained extensive training in psychodynamic therapy, which addresses family of ori...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless and struggling to connect with those closest to you? Are you new to therapy or had trouble finding the right fit with a therapist? I have witnessed the transformation therapy brings when we become reconnected to ourselves and others. I often work with those encouraged to attend by a parent, spouse, or partner, and those who are doubtful therapy can help. I...
***CURRENLTY FULL & UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS*** Beginning a journey toward greater self-discovery can be daunting. To be successful in this endeavor, it is crucial to feel understood and valued along the way. To this end, I approach the therapeutic relationship in a collaborative way and provide a person-centered, feminist therapeutic relationship characterized by radical validation and...
I believe it is my purpose to serve others and facilitate them finding their own purpose in order that they become a change agent of positive solutions for themselves and others. I specialize in treating trauma (abuse, abandonment, natural disaster responses, exposure to life or death events). Desensitizing and untangling visceral responses to traumatic events is a partnership process. Evening ...
I strive to provide a private, informal and comfortable office setting where my clients can expect to be treated with respect and dignity while facing life's challenges. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Some of my interests include: Self esteem, career/work, aging, stress and anger management, women's issues, eating disorders, addiction, conduct disorders,...
I am available to community members in need of a shift in perspective, support, & compassionate advocacy to return to the whole self. I strive to especially support marginalized groups who are experiencing the traumatic effects of oppression. I work with clients using a social justice, trauma-informed lens to deepen self-knowing, meaning-making, support shifts in perspective, as well as emotion...
NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. She provides psychotherapy and assessment services in Ballard area of Seattle. She is a clinical psychologist with 9 plus years of experience providing mental health services to adult individuals and groups. Her practice philosophy is firmly based in social justice, feminism, and the idea that people are the experts in their own lives and benefit from feelin...
I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) trained in Gestalt and body psychotherapy. Believing that the body holds the wisdom to heal itself, my practice combines talk therapy with various forms of energy work to facilitate awareness around malfunctioning energy patterns both in the body and in the mind. I am certified in Gestalt Therapy, Integral Somatic Psychotherapy (a...
Welcome - Take a slow deep breath and know the steps you are taking to seek help take incredible courage. I am continually humbled and honored to be invited into the private lives of brave men and women like you seeking help for personal and relationship needs. I work diligently to understand your unique situation while creating a safe place for healing to begin. Personal relationships can brin...
