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.
My passion is supporting parents who have experienced difficult births. Bringing another life into this world is an important and challenging experience. Whether you are the individual who gave birth or a witness, there can be immediate and/or lasting waves of physical and emotional difficulties that may effect your life. These paths are unique to each of us because every birth is important and...
Gillean is a licensed marriage and family therapist and has over a decade experience providing mental health counseling to children, adults, couples, and families. She works with clients experiencing anxiety and depression and various relationship difficulties. Her clinical interests also include attachment issues, spiritual and self-esteem concerns, and disordered eating issues, She is passion...
I approach counseling with the fundamental belief that we are all whole individuals - each of us unique; equally deserving of love, understanding, and compassion; and capable of making positive changes to achieve wellness, contentment, and meaningful connection. While there are many factors that may interrupt your ability to live life fully, my goal is to help you identify, understand, and reso...
Everyone experiences painful events and/or relationship breakdowns. We understand how devastating and disorienting these kinds of experiences can be. Whether you have lost a loved one and need help navigating grief, or have been struggling emotionally because of other circumstances, we offer a supportive therapeutic relationship and safe environment to help you work through your difficult seaso...
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, and women's health. I provide psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and couples who are coping with a variety of different concerns including PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, spirituality, and other life transitions. I believe in providing a safe, open, and collaborative environment for you to approach and...
Life throws many challenges our way and we choose which action to take in responding to those challenges. I've worked with people from various social, political, and ethnic backgrounds and the one thing that everyone has in common is that we all face challenges in life. There are numerous reasons that people seek mental health professionals, and those reasons are very personal and unique to eac...
Welcome to my Profile. Are you questioning your relationship? Are there times when you feel as if you are giving more to the relationship than receiving? It can be difficult to set boundaries when other's needs quickly overtake yours. Staying in a relationship just because you love someone is one part of it. Love is not all that you need. Respect, understanding, reassurance is what you DESERVE....
My goal is to provide quality and professional service to individuals and couples that would like to improve their mind, bodies, and spirits through behavioral changes and healthy lifestyle habits. I have extensive experience with a large variety of populations and mental health conditions over the last 20 years. I look forward to working with individuals and/or couples that are motivated to...
Are you suffering with anxiety, stress or loss? Feeling powerless, like you don't belong? Maybe you're a Highly Sensitive Person. Whatever the problem, relief is possible. You aren't to blame, it isn't your fault. Your childhood experiences can keep you frozen & looping. Outdated childhood beliefs & pain hold you back. They're sabotaging your best efforts & cause you to repeat toxic patterns. L...
Hello and welcome to Into Freedom Counseling. My hope is to help clients learn how to identify and enhance their internal strengths, and help them find new and more helpful ways of functioning and relating to others. It takes courage and strength to reach out and seek a new perspective, and the simple act of doing so empowers you to take the next step toward change and healing for you and your...
Have you ever thought of your Entire Life as being a web of relationships? I do. I see your life as having 4 Key Areas of Relationship: 1) With your SELF, 2) With OTHERS, 3) With local Community and the World, 4) And possibly, With Substances, or other Vices. When any 1 or more of these is stressful or out of balance, symptoms occur or worsen. Uncomfortable feelings of transition/change, anxiet...
I am not a perfect therapist so I don't expect a perfect or ideal client. What I am looking for is the ability to self examine, to look at a variety of treatment options including alternative medicine and other healing arts. I believe this is a team effort and that I am part of the team but not the leader. Each person has to find the healing method that works for them. Everyone is different and...
I provide guidance and support for individuals and couples who want to confront challenges, gain insight, and make lasting change. I work well with adults of all ages who are navigating major life transitions -- such as entering adulthood, facing midlife, changing careers, ending long-term relationships, or adjusting to an "empty nest." No matter what issues are being addressed, I bring to each...
*** CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** I work with children, adolescents, and adults to provide individual, couple, and family therapy. I work from a systems focused perspective where treatment draws from client strengths, is solution-focused, and family centered. I believe in being supportive and empowering clients in their journey to improve. I enjoy using cognitive behavioral techniques ...
A commitment to treat the whole person: BODY, MIND, HEART AND SPIRIT. My practice is dedicated to treating children, adolescent, college students, their family members, and special needs. Adults are seen on a case by case. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Expressive Therapist, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I view the body, mind, and spirit as being integrally connected and ...
