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 stuck, but knowing you want something to be different? Are you going through a life transition-- in relationships, identity, parenthood, work-- and need some support in navigating these changes? I work with clients who are wanting something to change-- whether it is how you feel about yourself, your relationships, or in how you are experiencing your everyday life. Whether in...
Stressed out? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Unhappy? Unfulfilled in your relationships or friendships? Ready to feel happy & confident again? Let's figure out who you are and what you really want out of life. We will work together to reach your goals. My expertise gained through 15+ years experience using evidenced based therapies with a modern solution focused approach will help us get to the root of ...
Whether it's our work, our relationships or our place in the world we often feel like we should be in a different place. Therapy can help us know ourselves better. My goal is to help you understand and appreciate yourself as you grow through awareness and increased authenticity. I will help you to understand how past experiences or current difficulties may be affecting your life. I truly believ...
Living in the fast pace of today's society many individuals, families and couples are juggling a wide range of issues. Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and depressed? Are you having a hard time focusing and making decisions because you feel unsure and lack motivation? I am a therapist that believes that you can be a better you and the best you. I will assist you in developing...
I have been practicing in Oregon since 1985. I am very open, honest and interactive. I enjoy what I do and to see clients being empowered to make a difference for themselves in their lives, is my reward. I am bilingual and speak Farsi. I have worked with individuals, couples, families and teenagers of all cultures. Being culturally different has given me a more of a perspective to allow more...
My approach is holistic and strengths based. I draw on a variety of approaches including EMDR, mindfulness, family systems, psychodynamic, and stress reduction techniques. I am skilled at helping people identify how their past is affecting the present and healing these memories which often results in new levels of peace and calmness. My training as a pastoral counselor has also equipped me to w...
Do you want solace? Serenity and solutions? I am licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been practicing for 8 years. I am a Certified Life Coach and a Hypnotherapist. That means I can help you to cope with life stressors, help you realize core issues and heal you from the inside out. Hypnotherapy can help with self confidence and heal the inner child where there is unresolved pain. I...
Are you struggling with issues of depression, anxiety, aging, chronic pain or life transitions? Through gentle, guided support, I can help you feel more comfortable and confident while utilizing a strengths-based perspective and mindfulness techniques. We will work together to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, help process grief and improve your relationships. I have a deep commitme...
I am experienced in working with individuals therapeutically in various mental health settings, including community mental health clinics, hospitals, and in private practice. My treatment approaches include utilizing a whole-person perspective, building effective coping strategies, and building perspectives that lead individuals toward finding personal meaning. Women's mental health across the...
Are you struggling with difficult relationship issues, family and life concerns and need a safe place to process and heal? Are you tired of your pain interfering with your present functioning? Is the dysfunction and trauma that you survived negatively influencing you? Let me help you with your journey of healing and self discovery in the comfort of a validating safe environment. I am a...
Relationship Science informed wellness services are our speciality. If you are distressed about communicating with a loved one, managing conflict, building intimacy, or struggling to connect in a healthy way with romantic partners, parents, siblings, friends, or co-workers, seek proven strategies from a relationship expert. We are passionate about building healthy relationships at all levels of...
Being human isn't easy. If you are seeking therapy you are likely struggling, hurting, and finding life challenging in some way. Maybe you feel stuck, lost, broken, different from others, not like yourself, or like you are not fulfilling your potential. Whatever is weighing on your heart and mind, let's talk about it. I'm here for you. I am an open, non-judgmental, accepting, compassionate, war...
My first goal when working with a client is to create a space of absolute safety, a space where people feel at ease to share the fullness of their suffering, to share their hopes and their dreams. I use a whole-person approach and learn not just about a person’s pain but also about their strengths and their vision for a better future. Together, my clients and I create a healing field that allow...
Everyday you have a choice to be your highest and best self. My goal as a psychotherapist is to help you discover your true 'authentic' self and encourage you to rely upon your own inner wisdom, strength, and resilience to overcome the challenges you face. I incorporate an integrated and relational approach to psychotherapy that addresses the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical levels of...
It is my privilege to meet you with genuine compassion, authenticity and a tailored therapeutic experience while we work toward your desired goals. My clinical background ranges from treating individuals, children and families, to veterans (as an Air Force veteran myself)! I also specialize in veterinary medicine social work, compassion fatigue, burnout and vicarious trauma as it relates to ani...
