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 the founder of both the Granato Group Integrative Counseling Services and the Federal Leadership Institute. For the past 20 years I have focused on providing high-quality and high-impact counseling and consulting services that utilize validated research and strength-based principles for individuals, community, the workplace and organizations. In addition, I have worked with many programs...
Hello! My name is Annu, and I am a therapist in San Francisco (and online). I work with immigrants and adult-children of immigrants....also known as Third Culture Kids (TCK) or First Generation Americans. I work with multi-cultural and multi-racial couples. I work with people of color. And I work with successful, career-driven achievers. I belong to each of these demographics - my parents...
I am passionate about therapy that produces lasting, inner healing! I use a combination of several psychological theories, depending on what will best meet my client's needs, including ImTT and EMDR, to help clients experience healing and change in the places where their pain originated. This not only creates symptom reduction and/or extinction but also produces an outcome of inner peace, joy a...
You no longer have to be defined by your past. If you experienced painful events in your childhood or adulthood that are still bothering you, let's talk. Some people notice the bother in their difficulty sleeping, thinking and worrying too much, having trouble finding peace and calm, or avoiding activities or places they used to enjoy. Some people feel depressed when they think of the past,...
I believe every person has the ability to grow in body, mind, emotion and spirit throughout life. My work helps you maximize your unique potential and have a balanced life. I am here to help you understand your own healing process and will provide a safe space for you to do so. In my experience, once you begin to make internal connections and changes, your outer world is also transformed. I loo...
As a Nationwide Licensed Naturopathic Physician and therapist with GACA, I deal with relationships, marriage issues, and individual Problems facing us all. I do weekend appts for working adults If you or your family is deaIing with difficult issues, I can help. I specialize in family issues, relationship issues, individual crisis, and marital problems related to alcohol and substance abuse and ...
You might be experiencing what can often be described as the Dark Night of the Soul. Your world and your beliefs have been shaken so much, you are not quite sure what is true for you anymore. In the Dark Night there is a call from the Soul to change what is no longer working and to give light to what might be possible. We’ll work together to help you dig deeper, to access your authentic self an...
I believe in the human spirit's ability to heal. Working in the field for over 30 years, my approach to working with clients is humanistic, authentic, empathic, interactive and practical. Focusing on the present moment, I help clients work through unresolved feelings and assist them in developing practical strategies for everyday living. Teaching empowerment, coping strategies/tools,...
We are a diverse group of therapists that provide the help and support you need through difficult times, or if you are just looking to improve your quality of life! Our therapists are experienced and trained specifically in Art therapy, mindfulness, and CBT and are experts in resolving difficult issues such as anxiety, depression, issues, relationship problems and workplace issues. We specializ...
Hi. Thanks for coming to my page. It's not easy to take the first step in seeking professional help - but the decision to engage in therapy, whether to reduce problematic feelings or symptoms or to learn more about yourself, is one of the healthiest decisions you can make. Feelings like anxiety, depression, intense mood fluctuations, numbness, and mental fogginess are often connected to our...
"The only journey is the one within" is a quote that expresses my hope for my clients in their path to wellness. I have experience in working with individuals and couples seeking help with adjustment/phase of life issues, depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, relationship concerns, and low self esteem. I am passionate about being an ally of the LGBTQ community, as well as supporting those...
I work with couples and individuals who feel stuck and are seeking a warm, safe space to explore change and to grow. If you are ready to dive in deep and put in the work to explore yourself, your relationships and create positive change, we will be a great fit. I particularly enjoy working with pre-marital and newly married couples who are seeking increased closeness and support navigating...
Are you feeling lost, alone, maybe intimidated by the changes that this time of uncertainty can bring? Transitions in life can leave us questioning our identities and self concept. Particularly, the transition into new roles like parenthood and pregnancy, which can be isolating bringing about identity shifts, confusion and the mourning of what once was with the adjustment to the new norm. These...
Hello! I’m a poly, kink, and LGBTQ+ affirmative licensed therapist who helps people who are experiencing difficulty in their relationships and professional lives. I provide individual and couples therapy online for California residents using a secure video platform and in person sessions for clients in Los Angeles. My specialities include helping people who are struggling with the effects of...
Pursuing and going to therapy can be uncomfortable, scary, and exhausting. It takes a tremendous amount of courage and willingness. Living with and carrying emotional and physical pain can be lonely, and in therapy, we can navigate these pains and work towards healing together. As a therapist, it is important to begin this process where you are and not force you into anything you are not yet ab...
