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.
If you’re someone who experienced a difficult childhood/early adulthood, I can probably guess a bit about you. You’re painfully hard on yourself…You feel like you are going crazy…You feel like you can’t trust yourself or anyone else and you wonder when those sleepless nights will ever end. There is another way! You can start to believe that you are ENOUGH and you MATTER! I will help you to...
Are you worried that your child is struggling emotionally, and that this may be negatively impacting your family? Do you feel helpless to provide the support they desperately need, or find that they reject your efforts when you try to help? Are you and your child just not connecting anymore? Do you and your spouse disagree about how to address these issues? You're not alone! No family is perfec...
Hello there, my name is Renee' Schafer. My educational background is from MSU, MDI, and SAU. I am a LLMSW, as well as a certified hypnotherapist, and dyslexia tutor. I enjoy working with all age ranges of individuals: children, couples, adults, elderly, families, marriages, co-parenting and other concerns, utilizing play therapy, sand tray, CBT, CPT, DBT skills, and many other techniques...
I offer free initial consultations; I believe that finding a good fit with a clinician is the key to a successful therapeutic relationship. The main tools I use are honesty, humor, compassion, consistency, and constant positivity. I often say that I can find the silver lining in any situation and I work hard to share this gift with people. I enjoy working with people to find their strengths and...
It will be my privilege to assist and guide you on your therapeutic journey. Engaging in therapy can be frightening, but the end result can be extremely rewarding. I offer a safe, supportive, confidential therapeutic environment. As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor (LCADC) for the state of New Jersey, I work with individuals, couples,...
People need solutions that work in real life. What I love most about the work I do, is that although I initially see people when they feel challenged or confused, as we work together they find courage, develop new skills, and feel more confident about themselves and in their lives. I have a passion for helping others, and with my insight and creative approach, I am able to help people to make...
Nirmala Bijraj is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. Nirmala's style of therapy is eclectic drawing from different theories and modalities which centers on what works best for the client. She has a lot of experience to draw from, having worked for non-profits and private practice in the past. Nirmala was born in South America and lived in Canada before...
What causes you self-doubt? Or pain? Let’s learn about your hopes and fears... and your confidence. We will talk. We will build a trusting relationship. You will understand why connections are hard for you and how to be with yourself to be with be with others. You will learn intimacy and clarify your goals all without repeating disappointing patterns. We will shift inward to a felt sense of how...
Sometimes it seems like anxiety and depression have taken over your life. You dread dealing with family, friends, work and life in general because it just feels so overwhelming. You have many worries but can’t seem to make decisions, so they just circle around and around. Maybe your brain gets stuck on a traumatic memory and you can’t let it go. It’s hard to sleep, or even relax. You struggle t...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a member of various professional organizations. I received my M.A. in School Counseling from The George Washington University in 2011 and gained my credentials for private counseling in Virginia in 2016. I am currently in my 3rd year of education as a PhD student in Counselor Education and Supervision from The University of the Cumberlands....
It takes courage to take the first step to participate in therapy. I begin my work with a focus on relationship building as the therapeutic relationship is essential to a successful therapy experience. I believe it is critical to view clients from a non-judgmental perspective, and recognize that each individual is capable of obtaining a meaningful life. I provide a safe space for clients to...
Maybe you are coping with a stressful pregnancy? Or grappling with the loss of one? Are you postpartum, feeling unsure, worried, irritable, sad, unable to sleep even when the baby sleeps? Or perhaps, you are further along the parenting continuum, supporting your child through the various developmental stages - toddlerhood, adolescence and beyond. Is that meltdown normal? How do I help my daught...
***Currently Full; Not accepting new clients at this time.*** People typically come to my office when they are ready to make changes in their life, whether that’s a greater sense of purpose, a more fulfilling work/life balance, or moving past unhelpful relational or behavioral patterns. I see a wide range of adults, including trauma survivors, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals wh...
My goal is to help each individual obtain and maintain a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling lifestyle. I am committed to helping improve mental and emotional health, to help set and reach goals, and to help improve interpersonal and romantic relationships, while promoting personal growth and increasing insight. I assess the needs of each individual, while respecting the uniqueness of each...
