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.
Experiencing high anxiety from many contributing sources? Help is here by teletherapy so you can be as comfortable and safe as possible. My counseling style is affirming and collaborative; ideal for adults who experience anxiety, grief, burn out, adversity, transitions, and who want support to move from surviving into thriving. Caring guidance and knowledgeable support can make all the differen...
Do you seem to have it all together on the outside, while your inner experience tells a different story? Are you frustrated by counterproductive patterns in your own behavior? As a psychotherapist and coach, I help my clients transform into the most confident, connected, and expansive version of themselves. Specializing in innovative brain-body therapies at the cutting edge of psychological car...
Individuals who struggle with sexual addiction, and couples are my ideal clients. I work with couples and individuals struggling with sexual addictions & infidelity. The process of working together is like a puzzle; together we lay out all the pieces on the table, look at them together, first finding the corner pieces, and then complete the puzzle from the inside-out, until the last piece is in...
Eating disorders leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and hating who we are. When you think of yourself, what do you see? Are you self-conscious about the way you look? Do you ever wish you could curl up and hide from the world? Do you use food and exercise to control your feelings? I work with people with eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, as well as those who have...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the field. I graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Master's of Science in Social Work. In my Practice I see children, adolescents, and adults. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have particular interest in all areas of mental health, including grief and loss, trauma, eating disorders,...
Dr. Kim Witkowski, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland and South Carolina with 25 years of clinical experience. Dr. Witkowski's practice is currently located at Inspirit Counseling Services, Inc. at Grace United Methodist Church in Baltimore, Md. assisting clients to resolve; trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, coping improvement, mood disorders, bipolar...
I work with individuals dealing with mood disorders, relationship challenges, and lack of self-worth. Sensitive yet straightforward, I ask the unasked questions to get them to deeply self-reflect. We compassionately collaborate and uncover their attachment patterns and the roots of their anxiety or depression. With self-awareness, they can reach their unique potential in Life and Love. They...
Hi! Are you feeling anxious lately? Low energy? Struggling to stay optimistic? We can help! Currently we are seeing clients in our large downtown Columbia Office, and via Zoom. Hypnosis is powerful because we can change your internal programs. It usually works very quickly (3-6 sessions). Release fears, stress, anxiety, trauma, bad habits, urges and cravings, and incorporate more resourceful wa...
I am an experienced psychotherapist, with a specialization treating mood, anxiety, and trauma disorders. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impacting you. If you are at a transitional point in your life..if you regularly experience anxiety, anger, shame, or guilt..if you struggle with self-doubt or self-critical thoughts..If you are...
Ready to break free of emotional blocks to awaken a healthier life? Therapy can help. I am a psychologist with extensive training and experience in helping individuals work through a variety of challenges. I especially enjoy working with adults experiencing issues such as relationship problems, anxiety, depression, works stress, transitions, low self-esteem, family conflict, relational trauma a...
I am a clinical therapist that has been in the field of mental health for many years. I have a specialized knowledge of trauma, depression, and anxiety disorders. Some clients have high levels of anxiety that makes them feel uncomfortable. Or, they have been struggling with certain thinking patterns that are cyclical and come to no resolution. Sometimes, they are struggling with relationship...
My primary goal through the use of empirically supported cognitive-behavioral therapies, primarily Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is to help individuals engage in a life that allows the individual to fully engage in and pursue their personal values. Additionally, another primary goal during therapy for myself is to help my clients engage in the best utilization of their thumos, or cent...
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey to the true essence of you, and create the life you desire and deserve, I invite you to my practice. It is time to release all that does not serve you and replenish with all that optimizes your experience here and now. "Happiness is your Birthright.' My years of experience and training can guide you there. Please feel free to find me on...
My style as a therapist is warm, compassionate and interactive. I use a client-centered approach which helps clients discover their strengths while working toward reaching their goals. I enjoy helping clients build confidence which empowers and motivates them to move forward, especially when they have been stuck.. Reaching out for counseling can often be a difficult step to take. I provide...
We all get stuck sometimes; and we suffer. Life often feels messy and chaotic, and in the midst of "the daily grind" we experience ourselves as unbalanced, fragmented, and "all over the place." Life is perpetually full of transition and change; and our habituated ways of being in the world are often at odds with the ebb and flow of life's events, and we experience stress, conflict and pain....
