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.
***I AM NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME***On my refrigerator between photos of pets, graduates and vacations is a magnet that says, "what people need is a good listening to." This quote speaks to much of what I value in a counseling process; empathy, connectedness, mindful observation. I have 25 plus years as a therapist. Through my own professional journey I have acquired certain skills an...
As a licensed psychologist, I consider it my responsibility to help my clients become unstuck from particularly difficult circumstances and have the courage and self-compassion to make changes in their lives. To this end, I primarily use behavioral treatments that strongly emphasize acceptance of one's current experience, the development of mindfulness, and dedication to one's values. I also...
Hello. Welcome to my profile. Searching for a therapist may be challenging and this is a excellent tool to begin your search. Do you feel anxious, depressed and/or stressed out? Have you ever wondered what happens inside your brain with the symptoms you experience from anxiety, depression or stress? Are you feeling unhappy with your quality of life? Now is the time to understand the who, what,...
If you have ever wondered why you can’t seem to make sense of your own feelings, you are not alone. We all go through seasons of challenges and navigating life changes can be confusing and emotional. My mission is to help people overcome their struggles with stress, sex, and self-esteem to live full, abundant lives. I am passionate about helping my clients discover how to develop self-love, a...
Seeking therapy is taking steps toward your well-being and can be a difficult and courageous first step. I would like to support that and to assist in empowering you to find your resiliency. I believe we all have resiliency, meaning the power to move forward, adjust, make changes and withstand the difficult times, sometimes we need help finding it within us. I can help with that! I look forward...
Grief can be like a baseball bat swung through life, shattering what was familiar and replacing it with intense sorrow, overwhelming emotions, and seemingly endless questions. Similarly, professional compassion fatigue can ravage one's life and leave a tattered, frayed feeling. What is your grief, fatigue, asking of you, needing from you? I strive to provide a confidential space where you can r...
Clients often come in seeking more of, and for, themselves. It may be loss, transition, or relationship that brings them in, as well as, stress, overwhelm and/or a clear desire to grow. Regardless of the catalyst, all are wanting something more from life. Together, we can support finding more energy, ease and fulfillment in your experience. What makes you feel alive? What gets in the way? These...
I believe that the relationships that people share are a gift to humanity. I aim to help clients enjoy that gift to the fullest. What I bring to each session is therapeutic knowledge and experience, while the ideal clients bring the will to change. The combination of these elements provides the best chance for healing and growth. Passionately, I have found fulfillment and success assisting...
I believe we are all striving to live an authentic, courageous and joyous life. I also believe that at times we may need support as we move through changes and challenges along our path. While some changes and challenges feel painful, others may feel exhilarating yet can also bring up old fears. Sometimes, in order to live authentically we have to give up old narratives, relationships or ways o...
Life is full of challenges and sometimes you may feel overwhelmed and lost at what to do next! LET US HELP! We provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere for you to navigate through life's challenges. We have an awesome group of therapists ready to provide you with support and guidance through your journey. Our office can provide counseling for individuals, couples, & families ages 4+. WE ARE...
Do you feel as though you are your own worst enemy? When in the midst of a problem or stressful situation, does it seem like you make matters worse by being self-critical or saying self-defeating things to yourself? When we are going through something painful or difficult to accept, our internal dialogue sometimes becomes judgmental and self-critical, causing us to feel overwhelmed and doubt ou...
At times we all feel distressed or discouraged -- disconnected from ourselves, from others, or from the world around us. I provide an environment that will empower you to reconnect with your true self, enhance your coping skills, and move forward in meaningful directions. As a certified Iyengar yoga instructor, I can help you integrate mind, body and spirit into the counseling process. I offer...
Searching for PEACE?... We Have It. Imagine having the guidance to access Inner Peace, support for resolve and courage to accept change. The Center for P.E.A.C.E. will assist those needing parenting education, assessments, counseling and evaluations. Our team is able to provide trauma focus therapy, marital counseling, executive coaching, forensic/addiction counseling, play therapy and gender...
I am a human being, mom, wife, daughter, friend, a Spanish Bilingual/Bi-cultural Licensed Psychotherapist in this Universe. Love to help individuals, couples, families, and run groups as well. I provide brief treatment (life is too short to expend in years of therapy) Offer crisis intervention, Life Coaching, Career Development and Meditation for those who are interested in it. My client isn't...
Thoreau said "There are a thousand hacking at the branches to every one striking at the root." In therapy, I believe our most valuable work is striking at the root of issues rather than hacking merely at the many branches/symptoms of the root. This latter approach often leads to resolving one manifestation of a problem only to experience new manifestations down the road. Whether the symptoms ar...
