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 work with adults and adolescents on a range of issues including anxiety, substance abuse, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and grief. I take a pragmatic approach to therapy and work collaboratively with clients to help them identify the sources of their distress and how to overcome them. I help clients recognize thought patterns that may not be serving them well and teach them to incorpor...
When life just becomes overwhelming and you have no clue how to get things under control, we're here to help you. Your relationships aren't going well...your feelings threaten to drown you...people in your life expect more than you can give...you don't know what to do to help your kids...it all feels like too much. What you want is some peace in your life, but you just can't figure out how to f...
The focus of this practice is structured to support all adults including educational professionals who are experiencing stress, grief, anxiety, depression and major life change. Working through life changing experiences, no matter how great or small, can be difficult especially when navigating multiple situations at once. I use a variety of resources including blogs, authors, TED talks and...
"Whatever you do hold onto hope, my friend. The tiniest thread will twist into an unbreakable cord. Let hope anchor you in the possibility that this is not the end of your story, that hope will anchor you onto peaceful shores."-unknown I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and a Masters of Arts...
Seeking support can be a difficult yet rewarding step toward change and growth. I strive to understand your suffering in the context of your whole life and identity, using a warm and non-judgmental approach. I work with people to decrease distress, improve mood, process grief and traumatic experiences, explore identity, improve confidence, address eating and body image concerns, make life...
The majority of my training and work experience has specifically focused on the assessment and treatment of psychological trauma. I believe my job is to walk alongside my clients as they unpack their traumatic experiences, while providing continued safety and validation, all at their own pace. I have extensive experience in evidence based treatments for PTSD and have been successful in treating...
Are you a woman seeking professional counseling services tailored to your unique needs? I am here to help you and your loved ones with personal growth, self-empowerment and general life satisfaction through counseling. Whether you're sad, anxious, stressed or overwhelmed, my services are here to guide and support you in better understanding your issues and working through them. I specialize in...
I look forward to working with you so that you may experience the best version of yourself. If you need support with coping in healthier ways with the challenges you are experiencing, let's talk. I offer a safe, supportive, strength based, client centered approach. We build on your existing strengths & support network. Trauma recovery - from past childhood abuse, adult abuse including assault,...
Currently accepting new clients for Telehealth sessions. With 15 years experience, I help my clients successfully move through challenging situations. Creating a trusting environment and with compassionate clinical excellence, I work with clients and married couples to help develop strengths, support systems, awareness and coping mechanisms so that they can quickly and effectively improve their...
I strive to create a warm, supportive atmosphere for my clients who are looking for guidance as they navigate through difficult experiences in their lives. My treatment approach is eclectic and flexible depending upon the varied experiences and goals that clients bring to each session. A clinical focus of my work includes support of individuals and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, and...
Are you wanting to change old patterns of relating to your family, your partner, your kids, or your friends? Are you tired of being stuck in the same cycles of worry, fear, sadness, or anger? If so, now is the time to invest in yourself and make your life better. As a compassionate and direct therapist, I incorporate your values, unique life history, and the layers of your identity into the wor...
SELF: We need people who are going to reopen our wounds. That’s the only way we heal them. We can’t heal by avoiding it. CENTERED: Heal by going through, by reopening, by learning, by feeling the pain and transforming it with the people who will stand by us as we do You don’t have to be hopeful about the future. It’s enough just to be curious about what is coming. THERAPY: isn’t a procedure...
Nothing is more devastating to a parent than to believe something is not right with their child. I believe with a thorough diagnostic evaluation and formulating a plan to address what's not working, there is always hope! As a parent myself, I provide the kind of treatment and atmosphere I would want for my own child: nurturing, supportive and helpful to the parent. I am a am a Licensed...
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Stephanie's therapeutic philosophy is centered on unconditional acceptance of her clients' experiences and feelings. Primarily employing cognitive-behavioral techniques, she strives to serve as a thinking partner and supportive guide as clients grow into the people they were created to be. While the road to recovery can be painful at times, Stephanie believes in each and every client's ability ...
