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.
Has your emotional pain reached a critical point? Do you feel more anxious and scared lately? Do you need guidance dealing with a specific issue in your life? Are you feeling overwhelmed with sadness and loneliness? I provide both brief therapy (1-12 sessions) with a very specific focus and long-term therapy to address deeper, underlying issues. Coming to therapy is often viewed as a weakness,...
Hello! I am passionate about the power of counseling to open us up to life in new ways, and would be honored to have the opportunity to work with you. My approach is built on a core belief that you are a self-healing being. Unfortunately, you and I both often find ourselves without the space and support that we need to fully process our experiences, and we get stuck. As a therapist, I can help ...
I am clinician who believes that real, lasting change is possible with time, effort and commitment. I have extensive experience working with a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges, as well as a myriad of mental health diagnoses. I believe that although growth is often painful, it is worth the pursuit. I look forward to walking with you to reach your goals and participating in your...
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol Drug Counselor with more than a decade of experience in mental health and substance abuse fields in community-based and hospital settings. I have worked extensively with adolescents/teens and adults during this time, in inpatient and outpatient settings. Professionally, I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Seton Hall...
It's an honor to have others trust you enough to talk about their lives, their fears, their pain. Part of my job is to provide emotional safety so that we can begin to work through the issues that bring you to therapy. I have training and experience treating a range of psychological issues with various approaches. Together, we will develop the treatment plan that is best for you. Although I als...
I have more than 25 years of experience in the mental health/social work field and vast expertise providing direct services to people coping with both straightforward and complex mental health issues; some of my clients are coping with both mental and physical health issues at the same time. In my practice I help clients confront a wide variety of mental health challenges, from mood disorders l...
My goal is to help clients with the challenges they are facing by tapping into their resources and supports. I take a holistic view of counseling and incorporate all parts of the client's life in the counseling process. I use multiple therapeutic approaches when helping clients, and assessment includes thorough review of physical, mental, spiritual and relational issues. When requested, I...
While I believe that most of us attempt to manage the best we can given our current circumstances, struggles and challenges can still seem insurmountable. I want you to know that change is possible, but doing it alone may feel like an added burden. I am hoping for the opportunity to work collaboratively with you to navigate the challenges at hand. Within the context of psychotherapy, I believe...
I am currently accepting new patients. I am able to provide counseling services for couples, families, individuals, children & adolescents. I have experience in helping individuals with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and in counseling children who are experiencing negative effects from divorce and have extensive experience in working with children/adolescents in a wide variety of...
If you've been experiencing grief, anxiety, loneliness, anger, and stress, you are not alone. You are seeking immediate, effective results toward a positive resolution surrounding a life issue. You are reading this because you seek clarity and healing with a sense of urgency and have not been able to make satisfactory progress in some aspect of your life. Rapid Resolution Therapy® is an...
My passion is to help people recognize their inner strength so that they can reach their goals. I believe that by finding the intrinsic power that is within all of us we can experience renewed hope and motivation. I believe strongly in the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I work with clients to become aware of this connection and learn how to take control over their thought...
Having completed an extensive education and ongoing strategic mentorship, I am honored and grateful to be in the career for which I have a strong passion. Being invited to journey with clients at various stages in their life is a sincere privilege. In a unique wellness space, I work side-by-side with clients to gain their perspective, see the world through their eyes, then work together to elev...
"My vision began several years ago when I realized that most counseling agencies tend to concentrate on only one aspect of wellbeing, "Mental Health". Many people seeking whole body wellness are forced to travel to multiple providers to gain the full experience. Why not have one agency that meets the multiple aspect in achieving the "Whole Body Wellness" concept? I truly believe that maximizing...
I believe psychotherapy can be a life-changing practice -- and that positive, productive treatment begins with a safe, trusting, compassionate, and empathic client-therapist alliance. My approach is based in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This means that we collaborate toward understanding and resolving your concerns not only in the present moment, but also with attention to their origin and your...
Do you feel emotionally disconnected from your spouse? Do you long for deeper intimacy and reduced conflict? If so, you are not alone. It is easy to become disconnected from your partner for many reasons; work challenges, children and pressures of life in our busy Bay Area. My passion is to help couples move from disengagement to a deeper emotional bond, helping them increase understanding of s...
