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.
Has the arguing gotten out of control? loosing hope? Have you or your partner made a mistake that’s impacting your relationship? Do you desire to get your relationship back on track where you both feel safe, loved and confident about your future together? Does your painful past continue to impact your relationships with others? Tired of feeling Alone & Disappointed in the Dating World? Scared o...
A DIFFICULT TIME! I PROVIDE CRISIS COUNSELING. PLEASE CALL. I'LL DO MY BEST TO HELP! I provide an integrated approach to well-being. That means helping you attend to your emotional wellness, and sometimes how your physical health might be part of the mix. I specialize in working through issues to find real resolutions. This includes problems that can arise through trauma, anxiety, or depression...
No life is without some measure of pain and struggle, be it situational, interpersonal or structural. I am dedicated to helping my clients navigate their trials with as little suffering and as much learning and growth as possible, hopefully, with their senses of humor intact. I believe that false beliefs and ingrained ways of thinking formulated during early attachment often cause unseen damage...
I teach simple self-care practices that can be used daily, and are safe for all age groups. I work with the whole person: mind, body and spirit, helping people move from surviving to thriving. Words are not enough. In order to embrace radical change, the entire being needs to work as one. Using comprehensive practices, aspects of living that were once blocked are able to be cleared; then a more...
Sometimes in life we find ourselves at a loss for words. We feel frozen and unable to remove the burden and weight of loss or pain. In moments like this, it may be difficult to ask for help. But you are here because you are ready to take a step towards a better life, and I am ready to walk beside you and honor the journey you are on. My name is Jackie, and I am an art therapist, counselor and t...
Admitting that you need help can be a very difficult thing. Trying to get help can be even harder, so the fact that you are looking at this profile now means that you or a loved one are ready to take the next step towards receiving help and healing. Life can be so difficult at times and even seem hopeless. It can feel like you're lost in a dark wilderness. We want to partner with you to help yo...
I have been investing in individuals and families for over 20 years. I am passionate about impacting lives, partnering with others, and equipping those I serve to live a life of vitality. Seeking relief, healing, and change is usually very personal. It isn't something you do every day. Most of us seek more support when we are feeling stuck or even overwhelmed. When we meet, we will talk about t...
Therapy makes life better. It does so in ways that are both clear and concrete and somewhat mysterious. Maybe you arrive with a set goal -- manage anxiety, find a better job, or get more from a stalled relationship. Or maybe you're experiencing a more generalized state of existential discomfort or depression -- grappling with how to find meaning in life, a sense of cosmic isolation, or fear of...
I'm a Psychologist with an Integrative perspective, comfortable working with a variety of types of people and problems from a variety of perspectives. It is as important to be able to work towards change in the present, as it is to revisit and understand how one's developmental history may be influencing present issues or repeating patterns. I have found truths in many theoretical approaches, a...
If you are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, sad, or scared, you do not have to go through this alone. We can work together to identify the areas that you want to change, draw from your strengths, and establish an individualized wellness plan. I believe that change is possible and want to help you empower yourself to change unhealthy patterns and reach your goals, or just help you get to a place...
I want to be part of your healing story. I believe that two people working together are stronger than one. I believe that most of our suffering comes from the pain around separation and disconnection and that healing and empowerment is best experienced and guided within a relational framework. I believe that the traditional or Western medical model for healing is outdated and limited and so I...
There is a season in everyone's journey when you need an objective listener to affirm your strengths and identify any self-defeating patterns preventing you from being your best self. Over the past 17 years, I have valued collaborating with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, women's issues, career struggles (unique differences after 50), spirituality, overcoming abuse,...
My goal as a counselor is to create a nurturing environment for healing and growth. I hope to offer tools to help you come through a difficult time with greater strength. I have experience supporting adults seeking to understand their own childhoods in order to face the complexities of love, work, and parenting, as well as couples seeking to examine relational patterns in search of positive...
LEARN HOW TO MELT STRESS. I will teach you how to return to your composure so you can think clearly again and direct your actions towards doing what you 'can do' and stop worrying about the rest. www.firststepacceptance.com is my website. Insurance companies that I accept are listed. I also offer a sliding scale. Videos explaining how I approach healing work are also available. I utilize NLP,...
We are glad you are here, this means you are in the process of finding help for yourself. We want to commend you because you know in your heart, you are ready to make a change to be the best you can be, because you have decided to work on yourself by taking care of your heart, mind, and body, and because you've realized that things can be better, as they can! Let us help you find joy and...
