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.
The clients I serve are often at a crossroads in their life story and unsure of how to close one chapter and begin anew. Clients I enjoy working with recognize that counseling continues outside of the session in self reflection, exploring behavior change, and shifting how we think and relate to ourselves. I find that counseling helps meet goals and needs as diverse as the client, and sometimes...
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression? Is it keeping you from doing the things that you love and functioning the way that you want to? Is it creeping up on you when you least expect? Or are life's struggles too hard to carry on your shoulders, too much to keep on going? At times, these issues are there and intended for us to process through, to overcome the challenges and know how to have...
Many of us are feeling overwhelmed and stressed out right now. You might be feeling sad or angry about having to miss out on "regular life" or important events, or you may be stuck in a stressful living situation or a job that you now feel stuck in. Maybe you're feeling guilty because you feel like you "should" be grateful right now, but you really just feel awful. Whatever you are going throug...
Ready for real change? Let's chat! I'm excited about the opportunity to get to know you and to help you live your best life. I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing a variety of concerns, especially those related to mood (like anxiety and depression), adjustment to difficult life transitions, relationship skill building, and exploring identity development. I also provide compassion...
Life presents each of us with challenges that can often feel overwhelming and leave one feeling anxious, depressed, and fearful. The opportunity to connect with others is a gift. I am focused on walking the path of healing with individuals, teens, children, and families. Each of us is a product of our life experiences. I believe that each individual possesses an inner strength that at times is...
Feeling overwhelmed or experiencing self-doubt? Looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or ready to move in a new direction in your life? I am compassionate about empowering you to find your voice, live the life you desire, set boundaries and have satisfying and fulfulling relationships. Grounded in dialogue, you’ll have a supportive environment that is objective,...
In an increasingly chaotic world, sometimes we lose track of ourselves and our relationships when we get overwhelmed. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your emotions and navigate life’s challenges. I take a collaborative approach, giving respect to your autonomy and your choices. We will work on identifying sustainable goals together, restoring your resiliency, ...
Life can be overwhelming and you are not alone in your struggles. Though reaching out for help can feel scary, making this choice is often transformative. You deserve support and to have hope in your life. Therapy is a process where this happens and I find it an honor to walk beside and gently guide you through whatever you may be experiencing. I believe in basing our therapeutic relationship o...
Congratulations on taking the first step toward getting help. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing professional, affordable, and culturally appropriate counseling services for individuals, couples, families and at-risk youth. This has been our mission since 1971 when we first opened our doors. To this end, we offer a full spectrum of mental health counseling and substance use...
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stressed & it's getting the best of you? Are you struggling with your identify and it feels like you have to act like everything is great in public but privately you feel like you are falling apart? Do you feel stuck? You know what you want to accomplish in life but need more accountability? Need more balance? I strive to create a...
Life is just hard sometimes. When we are on our own with so much going on, it can feel like we are alone. The pressure builds, and starts showing up in other areas of our lives. Stress and feelings of anxiety and depression, start to impact our relationships and interactions with others around us. Changes in our lives tip the balance, and we often struggle while caring for so many and doing so...
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” –Fred Rogers I have been practicing social work for 15 years and been doing direct clinical work for close to 10 years. I began my career working with children in the foster care system where I developed a true passion for wanting to help...
I empower individuals to create, as opposed to discover, themselves and move to a place of self-acceptance by helping them learn to more efficiently manage life; overcoming past and current obstacles in order to move forward, becoming active participants in their own lives. I work to instill hope and motivation in adolescents and adults of all ages. My specialized training has included Eye...
My goal is to provide an environment that makes you feel safe and enables you to express yourself openly about anything that you need to talk about. It is so important to have at least one person in your life that you can talk to without being "on" or having to worry about what you say. I will strive to understand you and to help you understand yourself. I am here to listen and support you thro...
Whether you are stuck making a significant life decision, feel overwhelmed by life, feel hopeless or detached from your own power, or simply cant seem to connect with others in a meaningful way, you likely are reading this because you want to reach a better place. I can point you to new roads, give you concrete tools to use every day and make you feel heard and understood. I help people who are...
