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 work with people who want to reach their full potential at work, in relationships, and/or creative pursuits but find themselves instead drained by worry, paralyzed by fear or perfectionism, and often unable to even feel safe in their own bodies. Though we sometimes get overwhelmed by life's struggles, I deeply believe in each person’s innate wisdom and ability to heal and grow. During individ...
For more than 35 years I have enjoyed working as a psychologist delivering counseling, consultation and assessment services. I consider it a privilege to be invited into an individual's world at a time of need and work hard to build a trusting alliance with each person. I listen to my clients and engage them around the unique stories they share so we can set goals and a treatment plan that is...
Encouraging healthy relationships with God, self and others, I help clients elicit strength-based responses to challenges. "Strength-based" shifts the focus away from deficits towards assets, and it assumes people and relationships have the capacity to cope, grow, and change. I enjoy helping: couples who desire empathic, respectful, and loving interactions; clients who desire growth in the...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a holistic, mind/ somatic (body) approach to healing. I serve people of diverse and multi-cultural backgrounds and have been trained in various body/mind/energy methods. My training includes: Somatic Experiencing for trauma resolution, EMDR, Jin Shin energy work as well as Hakomi Mind/Body Psychotherapy. . My treatment specialization includes...
I understand that it can be very difficult to ask for help, so I meet my clients with understanding, compassion, and appreciation for your courage. Therapy can help you understand your emotions better, work through pain and loss, feel more connected with others, and get your heart and mind back in balance. With this in mind, I will partner with you to create a relationship that is both supporti...
I have had the privilege of helping people from all walks of life for 30 plus years. We can all use a hand to hold, at times, none of us are immune. I am honored to be that hand to hold in a time of trouble and confusion. I will support you or your child in addressing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or behavioral difficulities. I believe that trust in the therapeutic relationship is ...
I help adults and teens living with anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder learn effective strategies to manage symptoms and feel good about themselves. When you're feeling out of control or paralyzed by your emotions, self-worth plummets and compounds your mood swings. When moving through life "pretending to be normal" leaves you feeling hollow and alone, reach out for compassionate guidance....
Are you currently satisfied with the direction that your life is taking? If not, please consider coming in to talk with me! It is my belief that the therapeutic relationship itself is the cornerstone of our work together, and along with my 20 plus years of experience practicing as a therapist, I bring my personal qualities of kindness, compassion, nonjudgmental listening, and a true desire to h...
My approach to therapy uses humor, openness and honesty to dive beneath the surface of emotions and address the root of the discomfort. Whatever it is that drives you into therapy - dissatisfaction with your job, relationship or just life in general - is explored in an environment of curiosity and compassion. We often cause our own suffering by being our own worst critic & through the made up...
Do you feel worried, stressed out or down on yourself about your life, your relationships or your work? Do you lie awake at night worrying? Do you feel out of control with your eating or your weight? Do you take medications, but still suffer with "symptoms"? Do you wish you could talk to someone who could really hear, understand and help you resolve the issues you are struggling with? What pric...
I offer a unique and effective approach working with your psyche-body-soul through somatic and spiritually based inquiry. We start with where ever you are and what ever your particular issues or concerns are. All you need is curiosity and a desire to know yourself in a real way. Our work together is experiential which allows you to holistically understand and deepen your connection with your mo...
Are you struggling against a harsh inner critic, battling perfectionism, or trying to figure out why you never seem to feel like enough? Is your most important intimate relationship just not where you want it to be, despite your best efforts? Are you exhausted from trying to manage the stress of your life? If so, it would be my honor to support you on a path to growing self-kindness, deepening...
Feeling Stuck? AnxiousAngrySadLonelyNumbHelpless? You've tried everything else. It's time for a gentle revolution. Give me a call. You and I will work together to loosen and sort this snarly knot of feelings and find calmness and clarity. Together, we will start you on your journey towards what you really want and who you really want to be. If you are looking to deeply explore the roots of any...
The decision to seek therapeutic help is never an easy one. It often comes at a time when most people feel hopeless, vulnerable, frustrated and unable to cope without outside help or resources. Recognizing this, I strive to provide my clients with the utmost respect and compassion, in a confidential and safe environment. I work together with my clients, in an authentic, collaborative way, to br...
Are you feeling tired, overwhelmed, and struggling to move forward? Do you want to feel more connected with your mind and body? Most of us want this balance but are unclear how or where to start... this is where a skilled and certified EMDR therapist can help you heal to move forward. Together we collaborate to guide you towards your goals. I am a certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization an...
