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.
It is important to create a safe and trusting relationship with my clients within which they can feel comfortable doing the challenging work of personal growth. My work is focused on supporting children, adolescents, families & individuals who may be experiencing depression, emotional struggles due to chronic medical conditions, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, trauma, or other difficult l...
Making the decision to begin therapy/counseling is a big step, and I truly understand and respect the bravery and vulnerability that it takes for clients to reach out to a prospective therapist. Over the past 22 years, I have successfully helped thousands of individual adults, adolescents, children, couples and families to heal from issues related to anxiety, depression, difficulty concentratin...
WELCOMING NEW CIENTS THROUGH TELETHERAPY: Are you struggling with ruminating thoughts, feeling not good enough, making choices that don't seem to move you toward what's important? If you answered yes, know that you are not alone. Therapy can help identify cognitive and behavioral patterns that sometimes makes us feel like we are stuck. My goal as your therapist is to help promote a deeper...
Psychotherapy & Forensic Services is a mental health & advocacy-driven organization. My staff of therapists, are knowledgeable & well-trained regarding ethical practice standards, evidence-based interventions, & individualizing your care. We think outside of "the box" when it comes to helping you achieve your goals for a *Safe *Whole *Happy life. We strive to help every person. We are also expe...
Therapy is a collaborative process that promotes healing, change, and growth, and the therapy relationship is the foundation for this process. Given this, my goal is to provide you with a safe space in which we work together to meet your needs and goals for treatment. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, grief/loss, low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety; you feel unfulfilled,...
Choosing to see a therapist is a courageous act; I applaud you for taking this step. Therapy works best when we collaborate. I believe that in working together in an authentic and curious way, we can figure out effective ways to meet your current challenges in a supportive environment. Learning to use wholesome coping skills is a central part of the work we'll do together. In addition to my wor...
I want to help people who want to help themselves to have a more joyful and hopeful life. My focus is on your strengths, as I believe if we focus on our strengths, it is easier to overcome our challenges. As a counselor and a former school counselor and teacher, I have worked with adults, teens and children from all walks of life, including military and their families. I am empathetic and...
Hello! I am very excited to work with you. I have almost 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families in a multitude of settings. I absolutely love working with people of all ages and helping facilitate positive changes. My style is unique and combines components of several different modalities in order to have a holistic and individualized approa...
Life takes us for turns we don't expect and sometimes we’re able to get through them, but in other times, we can become stuck. We may feel overwhelmed at work, in our marriage, or in other relationships. Perhaps, there are difficulties with a teenager at home or maybe there are feelings of sadness or anxiousness. When life brings us to this point, reaching out for help is a courageous first ste...
Do you feel stuck? Are you sad or anxious? Are you having difficulty managing your relationships or experiencing self-esteem issues? My psychotherapy practice can help you rediscover and expand your personal strengths and self-knowledge in order to deal with the challenges in your life. I understand the courage it takes to make the first step into therapy and I focus on creating a safe environm...
It is my privilege to provide compassionate support and an objective point of view during a time of need, stress, change, or just because. Therapy is a time to take care of you. With a passion for helping people achieve optimal wellness and to feel their and act their best, I treat and understand people from a bio-psychosocial perspective utilizing an integrative, non judgmental approach based ...
Are you ready for lasting change? Let's work together to create boundless transformation in your life. By uncovering the root cause of the issue, I can help you effectively achieve your goals. During hypnotherapy, I use therapeutic techniques to access the subconscious mind and allow for positive changes to occur. This approach often leads to major breakthroughs in areas where you feel stuck. A...
Are you feeling frustrated and overwhelmed? Or maybe you feel like other people's needs often come before your own. You may feel like no one understands what you're going through. Even though it's hard, reaching out for help can be the first step to feeling better. Getting an outside perspective can help you notice where you're getting stuck so you can start making changes in your life. As an...
With over 30 years experience working therapeutically with people of all ages, I will address life complications inherent to crisis, loss, mental illness, and life transitions in general. I work as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor on Mount Desert Island, where I offer therapy to ages 10 and older. I am best suited to work with adolescents and adults who may be grappling with values...
Britt Rathbone is an expert in the treatment of adolescents. He graduated from Columbia University and has worked exclusively with adolescents and their families since 1985. He has a special interest in challenging, difficult to treat, and treatment-reluctant adolescents as well as those who have multiple and complicated mental health diagnoses. He trains therapists, speaks to professional and ...
