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.
Taking the first steps towards help is difficult and takes a great deal of courage. I work with care and compassion through multiple modalities to provide clients with the most effective therapy to address and treat what is overwhelming them. My style emphasizes creativity to explore the mind and body connection in order to facilitate more integrated and meaningful relationships with self and w...
In 1993, I graduated from California State University with a BA in Sociology. That same year, I entered Tulane University and earned my Masters in Social Work in December of 1994. I have also completed 3 years of post graduate work at Hunter College, New York City. I especially like working with women and Women's Issues, Personality Disorders and issues like shame, boundaries and Grief and Loss...
Maybe you have been wondering why it takes so much effort to move through your day. Are you exhausted from the seemingly never-ending worry nagging at you, your life becoming increasingly smaller in the effort to contain the worry? Perhaps your feelings have been so confusing or overwhelming that you have tried to cope in harmful ways. You're struggling with unhealthy behaviors, anxiety,...
At East End Mental Health, we believe in the integrative approach to behavioral health and psychiatric care. We offer our clients comprehensive array of treatment options which include individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, psychotherapy groups, psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacotherapies, and laboratory diagnostic/genetic testing services. My role as your psychiatric nurse...
Addiction ,depression ,anxiety and trauma are my specialties.I have worked with thousands of adolescents,couples. adults and familes over the last 29 years. Extensive training PTSD. MSW BOSTON COLLEGE LICENCE CLINCAL SOCIAL WORK. DRUG COUNSELOR IN MA. LADCI LICENCE. CERTIFED ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION COUNSELOR CADACII RAPID RESOLUTION TREATMENT CERTIFIED RRT A combination of 29 years of...
Greetings, I'm glad you are here, that means you have figured out you deserve to have a better life for yourself and have taken that first step, Awesome! As we go through life's transitions, at times we may find ourselves at a crossroads feeling stuck, drained of energy and discouraged. Please come with me and take this journey towards healing you as we work together to help you find your inner...
There is nothing worse than watching your child or a loved one suffer and not knowing what to do about it. It can feel overwhelming, exhausting, frustrating and lonely. The good news is, you don't have to do it alone. As a licensed Mental Health Counselor, I create a nurturing and therapeutic environment where clients learn healthy coping strategies to help them succeed and reach their full...
Therapy can be scary, and starting is often the hardest part. My goal is to meet you right where you are--whether you're in the lowest valley of your life or just feel confused and don't know where to turn. I strive to provide a space that feels comfortable and non-judgemental. My therapy dog, Kylie, is a 10-year-old British Cream Retriever. She has her Canine Good Citizen Certification through...
As a recovering perfectionist, I want to know your story. I also want YOU to discover your story. Together we will look at your narrative from a new perspective and decide if the current narrative is serving you. We don't need to change the facts of your past or present, but we can change the story. We can create a second story. You will heal as you change what you tell yourself about you. This...
Just about everyone will experience difficulty at some point in their lives, whether that means grief, relationship conflict, mental health concerns, struggles with identity and purpose, or the question of worthiness and success. It can be difficult to know how to maneuver through the challenges that life can throw our way, and at times it's hard to know where to turn. My goal is to help create...
Hello! I am a certified professional coach and co-founder of Bergeron Counseling Center in Boulder, Colorado. I have a passion for working with clients across a broad spectrum of issues, including stress, overwhelm, life transitions, motivation, focus, habit change, depression, anxiety, men's issues, and business partner relationships. I believe that we all can step outside of limiting patterns...
Accepting New Clients! It takes courage to begin the process of attending therapy, therefore simply by exploring this possibility, you have already initiated change. While therapy is meant to be a safe and a non-judgmental space, it is also one that should enable healing, encourage empowerment, and promote independence. If this is what you are seeking, take a moment to appreciate that you have...
Hello there! I specialize in therapy that works with any member of the Adoption Triad. I personally understand the complexities of adoption and the support that is needed to support long-term family and individual success. I am invested in providing you the tools needed to thrive in your life. While adoption and foster care is my specialty, I also provide support for those struggling with...
Rewire your brain; reclaim your life! Trauma and/or relational abuse can drive anyone to break down or act out. There is a way to find healing that does not involve pharmaceuticals or a deficit-based diagnosis. Dr. Ileana is poised to support and enhance your unique path of self-directed healing. She helps clients overcome fears and reclaim desires, specializing in mind-body-spirit alignment an...
Therapy is the practice of finding a space for growth, while owning the circumstances we can alter and finding peace with those we cannot. I use a systemic approach to help clients integrate their past experiences and relationships with where they are currently, in order to help them move forward with greater intention and well-being. This can be done through various forms of expression includi...
