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.
UNABLE TO TAKE NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Let me help you identify and set goals that will allow you to break from the limits of anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life circumstances that are holding you back using non-judgmental, collaborative exploration. I provide a safe, therapeutic environment in which you can explore your physical and mental health, as well as lifestyle choices, in ord...
I have a special interest in working with couples issues. I have extensive training in several attachment based couples therapy models including Stan Tatkin's Psychobiological Couples Therapy Model and in AEDP with Couples. I also do trauma focused work, both with couples and with individuals and weave EMDR and other trauma focused treatments into my work as appropriate. My general stance is on...
Are you living with anxiety and panic attacks? Is anxiety ruining your life? Does your stress seem to be more than usual? Anxiety is our bodys way of telling us that things are off balance. Avoiding activities and friends wont make it go away. It just makes it get stronger. Are you sick and tired of feeling on edge or scared? It is time to get free of the hold anxiety or panic has on you. You...
I offer a healing place. A safe place. A place where I am willing to listen to you talk about your fears, your pain, your insecurities, your confusion, your anger, your outrage, your questions, your disillusionment, your spiritual life, your place in the world. A place where you will not be judged, where you will be accepted with compassion for who you are now, who you were then, who you want t...
Reaching out for help takes courage and is the first step towards making positive changes in your life. I am here to assist you with overcoming any challenges interfering with your ability to move towards happiness, hope, and peace. Implementing changes can sometimes feel overwhelming. As a clinician, I will work with you to overcome obstacles and help you develop the coping skills and...
Life can be demanding and its impact can limit our sense of personal joy. For many, circumstances which are beyond our control often limit our ability to function as we would prefer. I am a committed professional who has devoted my entire life to helping others through individual counseling, utilizing the most current treatment modalities and a personal commitment to each person we come into...
If you are struggling with any troublesome personal or relational issues, I would love to help. My goal as a Therapist is to join with my clients on a personal level to provide emotional support, coupled with useful feedback, and walk along side them through their life journey to achieve change and overcome difficulties. I am honored when allowed to be part of each and every healing process. Wi...
*I am not currently accepting new clients. Sorry!* I am an experienced clinical psychologist who has spent 15 years developing my knowledge and skills for addressing problems that occur in families such as problematic parent-child dynamics. I am also well equipped to address internalizing disorders such as depression, anxiety, suicidality, and PTSD in children, teens, and adults. While I use...
I have had the privilege of working with adults and couples for over 30 years, helping with a wide range of issues including: depression, anxiety, self esteem, relationships, stress, ageing, family of origin issues, cross cultural issues, identity, grief/loss and mild addictions. I have previously worked as a staff psychologist at CSUN and Caltech and have advanced training in Emotionally Focus...
Whether you suffer from depression, anxiety, pain, or even devastating illness or loss(es); it is our thought patterns, refusal to accept reality, and unhealthy habits that often magnify such troubles into catastrophes. By learning how to befriend yourself and work with your mind in constructive ways, you'll not only cope better, but can grow from such troubles, which are often teachers, or...
Claudia is a bilingual Spanish speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #83703) who has over ten years of experience working with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Claudia specializes in trauma recovery, family systems and relationship issues, fertility concerns, substance abuse and recovery, sexual and gender identity, spirituality and spiritual resiliency, grief and loss,...
The Brightening Center is a refuge to connect with your Body, nurture your Mind and cultivate your Spirit in a Community of loving-kindness Provide Leadership, Career, & Life Coaching, Peer Recovery Coaching, Peer Family Recovery Support Services, Counseling & Therapy serving Families, Adults, Adolescents, & Children. Offering Individual & Group Services, Mutual-aid Groups, and Mind-Body Servic...
So often in life we may find we are overwhelmed by the challenges of everyday stress, and that we need help coping with feelings of anxiety or sadness. As a counselor, I work with clients to build trust and rapport in a safe space. Setting meaningful goals for change, that encourage and foster personal growth and fulfillment will allow you to feel empowered and more in control, while taking ste...
I have experience providing mental health therapy to a variety of populations in therapeutic settings. I have provided therapy to individuals struggling with all types of addiction and addictive/ compulsive behaviors. I have worked extensively with individuals and couples who identify on the GLBTQ spectrum and who were experiencing sexual and gender identity issues. I treated individuals who...
Do you feel overwhelmed with stress and worry? Do you find yourself wishing you felt happier and were living a more balanced life? Especially during this difficult time of social isolation and change, therapy offers a space for insight, healing, and growth. My goal for each session is to support you in increasing your awareness of how you think, feel, and respond to things, which can lead to a...
