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.
Welcome to my practice! I have over 15 years of experience working with families, children, adults and adolescents. I provide both individual and family therapy. My areas of specialty include divorce, child-parent relationships, teenage-parent communication, and grief work with families. I have helped many families navigate the grief and complicated parenting issues associated with a separation...
Welcome! My goal is to help you meet your goals, even if you don't yet know what they are. My philosophy is that each of us is the expert on our own life. That each of us has inborn value and is deserving of respect just for living in this world. Life is difficult and challenging, and we can get off-balance and out of sorts with who we truly are. Counseling can help us get our lives into balanc...
I believe strongly in the power of human resilience and believe our relationships are a key factor in this. As a marriage and family therapist, I enjoy working with adults, couples and families. I have experience working in a treatment setting for chemical dependency and complex trauma, where I gained experience in using somatic approaches such as EMDR Accelerated Resolution Therapy and inner...
Thank you for taking the time to visit our page. We know that choosing the right therapist is an important decision. If you or someone you know is looking for assistance dealing with life's challenges, we are here to help. Karvinen Counseling Services is a safe, comfortable, and confidential place to get the help you need. Our group of licensed, qualified therapists provides assessment,...
It is my belief and practice that we are more than our limited thinking minds. If you have tried other traditional therapies and find them lacking, you may find my transpersonal approach to be of benefit. The transpersonal is defined as "experiences in which the sense of identity, or self, extends beyond the individual or personal to encompass greater meaning. It is a holistic approach focusing...
Chances are if you are reading this you are curious to make changes in your life. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed? Searching for meaning/purpose in your life? Struggling in your relationships? Maybe you are wanting to learn more about mindfulness practices or simply wanting a safe place to talk and be heard. Whatever it may be that brings you to therapy, I know it takes courage to reach out a...
I've been in the business of helping people in South Florida to achieve personal growth and life satisfaction for many years. My education, training and experience rests on a foundation of good common sense, genuine compassion and fundamental respect for the human journey. I'm comfortable working with a wide range of lifestyles, values and attitudes. You can count on me for guidance, insight,...
Do you feel alone, unable to move, anxious, or keyed-up? Are you torn between not liking yourself and feeling like the world is against you? Are you ready for something to be different - anything? I am here to support you. I truly believe in our innate instincts and abilities to heal and I want to help you find that healing space. I am an experienced therapist who specializes in building skills...
Are you a spiritual person wanting psychotherapy that addresses all of who you are? Are you looking for healing painful past issues that keep surfacing? Do you suffer from childhood traumas that have been difficult to heal? Do you want to have better relationships, more meaningful work? Do you want a deeper spiritual life? I would be honored to be of service! I love working with clients that wa...
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." - Maya Angelou. Have you ever found yourself stuck within stressful relationships, uncomfortable environments or confusing emotions? That "stuck" feeling often leads to discomfort in our daily lives and uncertainty about the future. I address these struggles by utilizing a holistic approach that combines attachment theories,...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience who specializes in treating teens and adults in inpatient and in outpatient clinical settings. My work is based on the belief that people want to be happy, effective, and successful in their lives and that they have within themselves the resources and skills necessary to achieve these goals. I believe that psychotherapy can...
If you are looking for hope and transformation from someone unbiased and genuine, with a lot of real life experience, contact me for a free consultation so we can see if my therapy services are a good fit for you. I use a holistic, eclectic and mindful approach to mental health and I am trained in several modern modalities that help to improve quality of life and overall well-being. I am...
Your whole life, you’ve been told that you’re “too much.” Too sensitive, too emotional, too high-maintenance. At the same time, you’ve been made to feel that you’re not enough in many ways. But they don’t see the whole picture. How your sensitivity to others' words and feelings makes you so empathetic and caring, or the way that you notice all the small details that other people tend to miss....
Every person goes through a period in their life where they desire to make changes, face difficulties, find the courage to challenge themselves, or simply find that their old ways are no longer serving them in their life. I take the time to understand each client in order to tailor their treatment to their uniques circumstances. In my practice I thoroughly believe that a connection between...
For 42 years, I've worked with children, teens, families, adults, seniors, couples, and military families. I've taught nursery school, kindergarten & first grade (three K-6 teaching credentials-NY, CA, NJ). Honest, open & frequent communications are crucial to all relationships, including therapy. I give compassionate, supportive, helpful, and direct advice along with books, websites, and homew...
