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 believe we all have an enormous capacity to break through the barriers we face in life. I enjoy helping people navigate change and restore hope. I take an active role in helping you clarify your issues and identify effective solutions. My 21+ years of experience working as a licensed professional counselor has provided me with broad knowledge and expertise to empower you to make needed and...
I see life as a journey and find my passion in accompanying individuals in their quest for a fulfilling and purposeful life. I have worked with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, addiction, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, and relationship issues, to name a few. I find my passion in creating a safe environment in which people feel value...
I help people move through their lives with a greater sense of purpose, meaning, and joy. My clients are my partners, and together we develop treatment goals to target unwanted emotional and behavioral patterns. I often work with clients' prescribing doctors to offer continuity in patient care and thereby bolster medication-therapy outcomes. I follow the humanistic, client-centered model and of...
Mary has experience in both inpatient and outpatient treatment with children, adolescents and adults. Her experience has prepared her to work with individuals with a range of mental illnesses. She has experience in the mental health field that promote the therapeutic environment and recovery of clients. Mary utilizes several theoretical approaches and believes in the healing and growth that com...
We get tired of being told we how strong we are. Every time we're told how strong we seem, we just feel more isolated. It gets harder to say that we don't want to act strong, we just want to be ourselves... even if we aren't sure who we really are. Those of us who have seen too much are sick of having people telling us how strong we are, and how amazed they are that we've managed at all. So, we...
I'm an APPA-certified Philosophical Counselor, with 2 years training, 1 year client service, at the Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and Training, NYC, a tenured Professor of Philosophy (CUNY), a Meditation and Yoga Instructor, and 4th-degree blackbelt. I've taught philosophy, meditation, and yoga, on campus and in the community, for about 20 years, seen clients as a Philosophical Practitioner,...
My approach to counseling is evidence-based, depends on client need, and typically blends cognitive, interpersonal, supportive, motivational enhancement and, twelve-step facilitation with mindfulness and the principles of recovery...
I work with culturally diverse adolescents, adults, couples, and artists who want to reach their full potential, improve their interpersonal relationships, build a deeper intimacy in relationships, and achieve happiness in their lives. When you are struggling with a wide range of concerns and significant life transitions including creative blocks, addiction, trauma, health issues, multicultural...
A supportive word from me to you: Deciding to gain a better sense of yourself, redefining (or defining) your value and your purpose is the greatest gift you can offer to yourself and those around you. I anticipate journeying with you and welcome you. Office hours vary with evenings and Saturday's an option. I became a practicing Psychotherapist in 1996. Relationship therapy is my main specialty...
Your once bubbly and talkative teen is now spending all of their time in their room, withdrawing from loved ones and feeling alone with increasing stress. You feel like you haven't been able to connect with them, and wonder what's happening in their lives. You have noticed they are more distant, sad, or angry but aren't sure why, and when you try to help you feel like it makes everything worse....
I am now accepting new clients with a wide variety of goals and circumstances. I am looking to create a partnership to help unlock your potential, overcome challenges, strive for success, and manage difficult situations/negative life experiences. Every individual is extremely valuable, unique, and deserving of the support necessary to have a good quality of life, peace, and satisfaction....
Your goals may be to live your best life, be your best self, and feel happy. However, you may feel stuck, have anxiety or fears preventing you from moving forward, or you may feel unmotivated or unhopeful. Therapy can help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, gain new perspectives of your situations, provide support, and be a change agent in your journey. I use a variety of technique...
Are you experiencing a life transition that has contributed to feelings of sadness or worry? Have you come to a decision that involves living your life more authentically? Our life experiences do not define who we are as an individual. However, our experiences in life may contribute to patterns of behaviors or thoughts that can feel emotionally exhausting. At some point we may begin searching f...
Hello! I'm happy you're reading my profile since there are many profiles on this website. You might ask, "How am I different from other therapists?" Well, for starters, I am a man (I can't believe how many female therapists there are on Cleveland's west side!). My chief strength is helping adults, adolescents, and children who are struggling with depression and anxiety. I have been told by my...
Stressed, unhappy, unfocused, unmotivated? A distant, angry relationship that was loving, romantic, or safe? Wish to improve your ability to focus, relax, not worry? Considering changes in your career, relationship? Confused by your marriage, by being new parents or by your child or teenager? Want to stop smoking with hypnosis? Wish you could like yourself, feel attractive, smart, energetic &...
