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.
As a sex therapist, I specialize in treating all sexual issues. These often include relationship challenges and sexual problems such as lack of desire/low libido, difficulty with arousal, erections, premature ejaculation and trouble reaching orgasm. Anxiety about sexual performance, lost intimacy, sexual abuse, infidelity, menopause, illness and aging can also interfere with sexual satisfaction...
Everyday life can be difficult, even more so when you are feeling anxious, depressed, or defeated. I welcome the opportunity to help you navigate struggles to feel happier and more fulfilled. Whatever your struggle may be, from anxiety to difficulty with relationships to coping with everyday life, I am here to help. I have been successful in helping many individuals and couples work toward maki...
Please contact us now with coronavirus-related anxiety occurring with you and your children. We offer teletherapy to provide developmentally appropriate interventions. For more information or for new patients please fill out a contact form on our website: thetherapy.zone or email us at [email protected]. We are responding to new patients very quickly to offer support to anyone who ma...
I am dedicated to helping individuals who have reached an impasse in their lives. My approach is to help clients identify their strengths to overcome their challenges. I work with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, bereavement and low self-esteem. I also work with individuals who have addictions such as gambling, alcohol and drugs.I assist couples in resolving conflicts in their...
Are you having trouble communicating with your spouse, your parents, or your children? Do you want to connect in a meaningful way with your family, friends and, dare I say, yourself? Are you having trouble in school, at work, or just figuring out who you are and where you want to be? I have been involved in the mental health field in various capacities for 20 years helping people organize their...
I work with people who are interested in holistic health and traditional methods. I have motivated individuals who invest in getting better with work outside sessions. I see people from difficult families, with mood, career, family, couple, chronic medical/cancer, obsessive/compulsive, attention, spiritual issues, and people who want to be more successful in relationships and with themselves. I...
Life can be a difficult journey. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over twelve years of experience, I provide counseling to individuals, families, and groups consisting of adolescents, adults, couples, families, and the elderly. Helping clients increase self-empowerment is done with personal growth in self-awareness. I incorporate a creative, positive, supportive, caring approach to ass...
Life comes with ups and downs... sometimes expected, other times not... and in the face of these realities, we can often use some help working through it all. Maybe you find yourself stuck in self-defeating patterns of living, feeling unfulfilled, unable to be happy in a relationship or job, or starting over. Perhaps you are experiencing low self-esteem or social anxiety and find have that you ...
As an experienced clinical therapist I work with a range of clients who are adults, adolescents, couples, and families, coping with stress, depression, anxiety and other life issues. Some clients have traumas, bereavement and are parents of or in the past have been substance abusers. Clients can and do move toward healthy life functioning through voluntary treatment at Changing Directions...
Choosing a psychotherapist can be a challenging process and we often find ourselves doing it when we are already stressed. I strive to create a tranquil, accepting atmosphere in my work, while my patients also say they enjoy the laughter that we can sometimes find in the midst of our deep and rich explorations. My approach focuses on identifying patients' existing strengths and increasing their...
If you find yourself consumed with taking care of others but never taking enough time to care for yourself, you're not alone. If you've decided it's time to focus on improving your own health and circumstances, I would be happy to help. I specialize in women's mental, emotional, and relational health and I'm passionate about helping my clients get unstuck and on track to leading happy, healthy...
We all encounter unexpected challenges in our lives that can leave us feeling frustrated, alone, and confused. During these difficult times it is likely to experience stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional difficulties. One of the biggest challenges can be finding someone who you can confide in, feel supported by, and go to for guidance. Collaboratively, our therapists work with our...
You're worrying about the future and dwelling on the past. You've got this little voice inside you, constantly reminding you how you're not good enough and how you need to do more, be better. You're feeling insecure at work and in your relationships. You're feeling like no one really 'gets you'. You're putting the needs of others in front of your own. You're turning to TV, food, booze and sex t...
*Not Currently Accepting New Clients* Are you feeling lost, stuck, or overwhelmed? I can guide you in exploring these issues while helping you to identify and access your inner strengths and resources for healing and growth. I specialize in working with people who are struggling with stress and overwhelm, a lack of meaning and purpose, and low self-worth issues. As one myself, I also have insig...
"Every day is a New Beginning!" Over the past 20 years, I have often made this statement to clients and colleagues alike. We all face challenges, problems and setbacks at times, but we do not have to remain stuck in them. I have had the privilege of working with scores of couples, families and individuals that have chosen to change their lives, attitudes and relationships. They have overcome...
