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.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor my Intention is to understand all of my clients Individually and honor the person they are. We begin the process with an extensive questionnaire to take into account physical, emotional, or situational areas that keep you from living a vital life. My approach is to help you become aware of your attributes to strengthen your abilities to make changes to impro...
To schedule your first visit with me, please use this online scheduling link - (https://portal.geneticforesight.com/book) --- Lara Taylor Kester is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Masters in Counseling Psychology and a Certificate in Traumatology from Holy Names University. She has also presented on mental health and geek culture at several comic conventions. Lara has over 10 ye...
I enjoy working with clients that are looking for practical help with their problem. Most of the clients I see are working through anxiety, stress, depression, relationship, or diversity issues. Often clients complete therapy when they reach their goal: symptom relief and a greater understanding of themselves. Many clients are able to see me during the week as I work in an office that is...
First, please know that if you are reading this you’re not alone. Approximately 1 in 4 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year and it is my goal to offer clients a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together to address their concerns. I understand that seeking therapy is not always easy to do but it is a crucial step in creating meaningful change. Therapy is also a process,...
In my practice, I see children, adolescents and adults who are seeking help for a variety of reasons. Common areas of need include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and relationship difficulties. With children, these concerns may express themselves through externalizing behaviors at school and/or at home. I believe that everyone has the right and the ability to achieve an engaged, balanced,...
I view people as the experts in their own lives & powerful agents in change. Whether you are struggling with your relationships, motivation or mood, I can help. You don’t have to do it alone. The therapeutic relationship is a space where healing can happen. Unresolved trauma, or stress, takes up more space in our minds, bodies, relationships & spirits than we know. Left untreated they continue ...
**Currently seeing new clients and providing secure, user friendly teletherapy** Let me be a part of your path to healing. Psychotherapy is a source of healing and change. We often find ourselves repeating the same patterns without knowing why or understanding how to break free of these unhealthy cycles. By working together with my clients, we can identify and begin to understand these patterns...
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. DISTANCE THERAPY AVAILABLE* I enjoy working with clients of all ages, relationship status, culture, and life experience. I strive to facilitate a safe, non-judgemental, therapeutic, secure environment, where individuals can feel freely express their struggles and successes. Seeking counseling can be difficult, and as a therapist I respect and value the courage it takes t...
Do you tend to put yourself on the back burner so you can manage the feelings of everyone else around you? Maybe the weight of people's expectations is heavy and exhausting. Maybe it’s so exhausting that it’s impacting your relationships with your partner, family and yourself. It’s your turn. You deserve to take care of all of the parts of you that have been working hard for so long. Here, you ...
There are various reasons for why a person may seek therapy and a singular overarching goal: to have a healthy mind in order to have a healthier lifestyle. Whatever the reason or cause, my primary role as a therapist is to assure a trusting and judgement free space for you to process and begin to heal from any of the mental health burdens you may be experiencing. Often the concern in looking fo...
Hey! I am Terri. So many people that I have met describe having been stuck. They have been unable, with the tools they have had, to get unstuck. Typically, it seems that trauma in one form or another is behind that. We all have a story, right? The one that led you here. Trauma can be big trauma, like we think of car accidents or sexual assault but it can also be things like grief or loss, divor...
Finding out that your partner is a sex addict is a devastating moment in your life and can feel like an emotional roller coaster with many different feelings coming one after another or at the same time. You are feeling like your world has been shattered. I am here to help you work through your trauma, validate the pain you are experiencing and provide a safe supportive space to help you heal. ...
I have worked with individuals with a wide range of goals: from addressing traumatic experiences, managing relationship issues, learning new ways to manage anxiety and depression symptoms, while also gaining new insight and awareness. The support I provide is grounded in empathy, trust, and building a therapeutic partnership. I have specialized my work to focus on healing depression, anxiety, s...
At times, life can feel so heavy that it feels difficult to breath. It’s times like this when we’re overwhelmed with emotion and often feel alone. You deserve to be heard and seen in a safe, collaborative space. I provide a compassionate place to rest your heart and mind to help you process your feelings. Together we identify your goals while honoring your struggles. By honoring these times wit...
My ideal client is looking to change their relationship with anxiety and anxiety based disorders such as OCD, general anxiety disorder and individuals with relationship distress. My ideal clients are looking for skills to manage their anxiety so they can make long term changes to lower their anxiety baseline and live their best life. I believe clients experience increased anxiety when things th...
