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.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or sad? Are you having relationship issues? If you are, it is time to receive the help you deserve and bring peace of mind into your daily life. I can help you get through this hard time in your life so that you can be happy and healthy. You don't have to do this alone or rely on people who do not understand. I am a welcoming and caring therapist that will...
Has a major transition or trauma triggered your nervous system, caused anxiety, depression, and emotional dyregulation, or negatively impacted the relationships you care about the most? If you're experiencing trauma, PTSD, grief, illness, separation, depression, caregiver distress, or anxiety of what lies ahead for you and your loved ones, I can help you settle emotional distress, restore...
My goal in therapy is not to "fix" you, but to help you develop insight and awareness into how you have constructed your inner world and to what degree this has impacted your interactions with people and circumstances in your present life. People develop ways of viewing the world and themselves through their own unique life experiences. Our thoughts, perspectives, emotions, and behaviors evolve...
Andy earned his Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Texas State University - San Marcos in 2001. He believes the trusting relationship and a safe, nonjudgmental environment is vital in effective therapy. He utilizes solution-focused, CBT, relational, and person-centered techniques in his approach. He has extensive experience working with a diverse range of mental health issues,...
I believe that through self-awareness and self-acceptance we are capable of moving through those obstacles that have held us back in the past. Each and everyone of us have the capacity to resolve our problems by finding direction and achieving our goals. Through teamwork we can work together toward accomplishing individual goals and discovering more contentment in our individual lives....
Ask yourself, are you on track with where you want to be right now in your life? If your answer was no or there was even a pause, let's work on it together. My beliefs are simple, I believe in honesty with my clients, support of their needs, and assertive towards their goals. Even if you are in the beginning steps of a new phase, I will do my best to help your transition as best as I can to go...
Emotional and relational peace, joy, and power can feel impossible and elusive sometimes. But, often it takes one small first step to shift your life towards greater health. I love working with people ready to invite themselves to take that small step and see where it leads. If you've been struggling with anxiety, depression, self-doubt, relationship problems, upsetting personal experiences, or...
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or sad? And would you like to have a space where you can talk about what is going on, learn some techniques to manage your emotions, and create a more fulfilling life? The decision to seek therapy can be challenging but it is also a brave and courageous step in one's healing journey. You may not feel it now but you deserve to feel good in spite of what is go...
I am a compassionate, interactive, collaborative therapist who works with adults, adolescents, couples and parents who are facing a major life transition, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, or self-defeating patterns of behavior. I believe in the healing power of humor and I rely on both intellect and intuition. I strive to develop a frame that is profoundly supportive but also...
I offer psychotherapy services to address a variety of concerns in an individualized way. Utilizing evidence-based modalities we will work together to develop a path of healing best suited for you. I provide a supportive and safe environment to invite you to identify and explore parts of yourself and identify cycles that need your attention so that you can experience peace and freedom from...
Currently, I am not taking new clients. As humans, we never stop confronting the adversities of life. Although we cannot control the ups of downs of everyday life, we can learn how to respond to and manage stress and tragedy differently than how we have done so throughout our lives to survive or tolerate the unbearable. Having a safe and supportive place to address past learned behaviors and...
I provide an integrative individual counseling service. I am interested in supporting clients to make healthy changes and growths in their lives through deepening their awareness of themselves and the world around them. Through this unique therapy relationship we will address current and past concerns from a Gestalt model. We will work together through problems in the here and now, including...
Do you have a feeling that “something” is missing from your life and you can’t quite figure out what it is? Are you moving through each day with ruminating thoughts, fears, and feeling isolated even though you may be surrounded by people? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, there is an emotional block holding you back. The main blocks to living a full life are: fear, anger, grief, ...
Are you suffering from unresolved grief and loss, stress, addiction, anxiety or depression? I can help. I specialize in the treatment of trauma for adults, adolescents and children. We will work together to create a therapeutic space where we can assess your challenges and find creative resolution to your problems. You don't have to do it alone. My approach is to provide a safe nurturing and...
**Telehealth now offered due to Social Distancing; email for more information or to schedule an appointment.** It's important to me to cultivate a safe relationship space with everyone I see in counseling. We will collaborate, question, reflect, and explore positive directions based on your unique situation, concerns, strengths and individual sense of meaningfulness. Although my comfort zone...
