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.
You've been living in survival mode, going through the motions of everyday life. You may distract yourself from your pain with a substance, with a behavior, or stress reaction. Deep down inside you are suffering. All of the strategies we use to escape, amplify the feeling that something is wrong with us. They keep us from the very parts of ourselves that need our love and attention. You are not...
I believe it is often not our thoughts themselves but the relationship we have with those thoughts that causes much of the distress in our lives. It is my hope to help guide others through their journey to find the courage and acceptance to face and overcome whatever challenges life has brought them. My work in private practice has been with both adults and children. I have experience treating...
Interpersonal relationships are powerful contributors to our overall health. Our intimate partner relationships, family relationships, work or peer relationships tend to affect us in meaningful ways. When our relational lives are strong and connected we feel satisfied, empowered, hopeful, and more confident. When our relational lives are hurting, we feel anxious, sad, pained, frustrated, and le...
Erin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and has been working as a psychotherapist for over a decade. She has advanced training in trauma and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and a broad range of experience in a variety of settings. She provides individual psychotherapy for people managing issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, self-esteem, grief and...
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families while maintaining a systemic perspective. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and reflective space that empowers clients to build insight, achieve balance, and accomplish their goals. Through the strength and security of the therapeutic relationship I seek to facilitate restoration,...
Are you ready to live in your preferred future? It can feel overwhelming, uncertain and unfamiliar to ask for help. The truth is that we can get stuck in habits, routines and circumstances that we want to change. My way of helping includes a philosophy of empathy, enthusiasm, humor, hopefulness, presence, straightforwardness and therapeutic structure refined over decades. I strive to create an...
Life often brings change, transition and loss, and this can sometimes feel overwhelming. We often feel like we have to face these challenges alone, yet we can often benefit from seeking support. As a therapist, it's my role to encourage you to explore your goals and support your growth, so that you can live your life to its fullest. I strive to create a safe, open space for sharing, and approac...
Are you struggling with self love, feeling like no one understands you, feeling uncertain and stuck? Then, you can benefit from being provided with a space for you to discuss all things you without being judged. For over 16 years I have specialized in offering a compassionate and safe environment for people to address issues such as: anxiety, depression, codependency, professional challenges,...
Let's work together to solve the problems impacting your life and create a more balanced lifestyle that will open new opportunities for you to thrive. I am confident that we will make a strong connection and forge a therapeutic relationship that can change your life. Through a collaborative process, we can work the problem together and seek new horizons. Take the next step to make change become...
As the founder of Aware Counseling, I am a licensed professional counselor and certified health coach. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults and their families struggling with *anxiety, *depression, *grief/bereavement, and *eating and food issues (including emotional eating, body image issues, and yo-yo/perpetual dieting) as well as *behavioral challenges, *parent/child...
Are you struggling and feel stuck or hopeless? You are not alone! We are your community and first responder counselors, and we can help you as you begin your journey of self-improvement. We want you to know that change is possible and you CAN reach your full potential. Come obtain new skills to help manage your current stress related symptoms corresponding to; anxiety, depression, grief, or...
Are you anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Are your relationships lacking joy and connection? Do you strive for approval at the expense of expressing your authentic self? I believe we are all already wonderful and whole, and I want to help you reconnect with your true self and improve your relationships. Together, we will quiet the negative thoughts and help you find ways to naturally heal and...
I believe in a holistic approach to therapy. I feel there is a strong connection between the mind & body. My work is to empower my clients to actualize their full potential mentally & physically, whether it be related to their self-image, their relationships, their careers, their hobbies or whatever healthfully contributes to their happiness. Please refer to the diagnoses I treat or contact me...
I consider it an honor to develop a relationship with you and walk beside you on your journey to exploring your darkest corners and bringing some light into your shadows. For 14 years, I have been in the field of recovery and addiction. I have personal and professional experience with addiction and I am familiar with most types of recovery. Inpatient treatment can be expensive and is not...
