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.
The decision to begin therapy is one that requires courage. As we navigate a series of crises unlike anything we have experienced in our lifetime, therapy has become even more important as a support and refuge from the assault on our reality by Covid and malicious political forces. Having the support of a trusted helper makes a significant difference in our journey. It is my purpose to be an al...
It is normal to struggle sometimes. It is also normal to seek out help when you are struggling. I will take time to get to know you and the specifics of what you are dealing with. I will formulate a strategy that considers your strengths and help you integrate changes that are doable. I am a veteran, former police dispatcher and a mother. These experiences have shaped my path to this field and...
I believe the most important factor to success in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Finding the right fit is essential. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment to address your specific needs. I work with adults and children, as young as preschool age. I utilize a variety of evidence-based therapy techniques and activities. In order to be successful, one on one therapy is...
We are innately wired for connection, intimacy + pleasure. However, these intrinsic values can be altered by experiences of trauma, physiological factors, + the environment. Part of our work together will center around separating who you think you “should” be as a human from who you actually are as an intersectional being. I work with both individuals + couples to develop an understanding of...
I like to help people discover the innate joy for life that they are capable of feeling. My intention as a therapist is to help people recover from symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other mood related disorders. I provide evaluations for adults for ADHD. I also specialize in helping people deal with difficult transitions and problems in relationships. I have experience helpi...
I have had several decades of experience providing treatment for a wide variety of problems in both adults and children. I have dealt extensively with adolescents and children who have a variety of emotional and behavioral problems and I enjoy and have had a great deal of success doing so. I also have enjoyed working with individuals who experience problems controlling their anger and who have...
Sometimes life may feel challenging. I understand the struggles associated with creating change in order to live a more fulfilling life; whether it be changing relationship status, jobs, or relocating. My goal is to support you in living a more rewarding life. We'll explore challenges you face and identify unconscious motivations that get in the way of creating the change you seek. I will help ...
I enjoy working collaberatively with clients. I like to start with determining my client's goal(s) and defining a plan to get them to their goal. I like for treatment to create lasting positive effects quickly. I love to see clients feel better and live more satisfying lives. I work with children, adults, and families. I work with trauma, grief, family dynamics, relationship issues, and much mo...
Clients at my office are typically those who are looking for the right fit, the need for acceptance, and a warm welcome. LifeSynergy Coaching & Counseling, LLC is dedicated to helping those who are struggling to find a life of restored faith, health, peace, and fulfillment. My specialties are PTSD, trauma, adult survivors of abuse, anxiety, and depression. I offer an eclectic practice of...
I believe in therapy that affirms, empowers, and supports people to recognize patterns, navigate changes, bolster personal growth and self-worth, and figure things out. Therapist and client collaboration are of utmost importance to me, guided by clinical theory and evidence-based therapeutic techniques that work for you. I am trained in family systems therapy, CBT, play therapy, & solution-focu...
Therapy is a safe space to explore changes you'd like to make in yourself and in your relationships. Depression, anxiety and anger are normal parts of the human experience and we all suffer to some degree, but when our usual coping skills fail us and we can't shake these feelings it's time to get support. Change is difficult, even when we want it. Getting guidance, support and accountability ca...
Do you yearn for a happier, more fulfilled life? Are you struggling with loss, life transition, trauma, relentless depression or anxiety, or do you find that your relationship, once close and happy, is feeling more and more distant and unsatisfying? I understand how difficult it can be to start the journey of therapy. If you are willing to take this brave step, I am here to listen deeply to you...
Are you tired of trying to overcome your problems on your own? I believe you are not alone in your challenges and that you do not have to carry the burden by yourself. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment in which individuals can be supported in their efforts to grow and transform their lives for the better. I hold extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and famil...
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in state of Vermont who has been practicing therapy in private practice for the past twelve years. I love working in therapeutic relationship with people of many ages, genders, sexual orientations, race and abilities. I believe in partnering with all my clients to be present with the full range of our humanness. Choose to become a partner in therapy t...
I am a skillful remote counselor using Skype and Zoom platforms and have 39 years of experience as a psychotherapist. TREATING BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS ON AN OUTPATIENT BASIS, also codependence, victims of narcissists, eating issues, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, parental estrangement, sexual violation, trauma. I use talk therapy along with alternative healing modalities (hypnotherapy,...
