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.
Everyone is the hero or heroine of their own story, but sometimes life happens, and those stories can get off track or turned around. Ben is passionate about helping people get their stories back on track. Therapy begins with a supportive and accepting place to tell those stories. Ben’s therapy style is warm and accepting, with clients as the experts on who they are, where they are in life, and...
In my private practice, I treat issues of anxiety and panic, past trauma, and sexual dysfunction. While our past can sometimes weigh down our present, my clients and I work together to address, process, and move through issues that might hold them back. Identifying emotions, connecting them to the body, and developing resources to endure the more difficult experiences of life is a primary focus...
Ken is a passionate and seasoned Marriage and Family therapist who has been helping people improve the quality of their lives and relationships for over 30 years. Equal parts clinician, healer and coach, Ken has a unique way of helping people identify and dissolve the obstacles that have been limiting their greater enjoyment and success in life. With an emphasis on personal growth and the deepe...
Accepting new clients! Whether you are returning to therapy or have never been before, taking that first step can be scary, yet life-changing. We all struggle with times in our lives that challenge or overwhelm us. If you're ready to make changes in your life or want to try to figure out why you're feeling stuck, sad or anxious, let me help. I take pride in helping my clients overcome challenge...
OH, LIFE. IT CAN BE AN INSPIRING, PAINFUL, DELIGHTFUL AND CONFUSING ADVENTURE. WITH THE MANY CHALLENGES AND UNKNOWNS THAT WE FACE ALONG THE WAY, WHY NAVIGATE IT ALONE? Therapy is a supportive, non-judgmental secure space, and is best for identifying and breaking through irrational thought patterns, unresolved emotions, anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, grief, loss, life transitions,...
I strive to create a safe, warm, and supportive environment where my clients are able to open up and explore their inner world with no judgment. I, along with my clients, create a therapeutic plan based on their unique needs that will help them meet their short-term and long-term goals. I work with adults, couples and families on a wide range of issues including but not limited to depression,...
Something's been brewing for a while now, but there's always been more pressing *stuff* that needs your attention and plenty of distractions to keep you occupied. But lately those obligations and distractions aren't enough and you're stuck with those thoughts that won't go away, and that nagging feeling in your stomach that can no longer be ignored. You like to feel in control and capable--able...
Are you struggling and feeling lost? Do you have a hard time not repeating self-destructive patterns? Are you simply wanting to become more self-aware? In my practice, I focus on helping you navigating the challenges of life and discover the way your patterns or life experiences have made it difficult to properly process emotion. My belief is that the most effective therapy begins with the...
The science and art of clinical psychology provides a unique, personal space for individuals to rely upon when it seems old methods of coping no longer suffice for current day stressors. Based on current, scientific research, a nonjudgmental and compassionate approach, and a natural intuitiveness and empathy, psychotherapy can help others to learn how to access their own, inner wise mind that i...
Would you like to improve the way you feel about yourself? Do you feel like you are not good enough the way you are? Do you worry about what others might think if you say or do the “wrong” thing? Are regrets of the past or fears of the future affecting the way you experience life? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, anger, uncertainty, or relationship concerns? How do you transfor...
Stacey is the owner and clinician at Personal Therapy Services. Stacey provides modern therapy offering consultation and treatment via phone therapy. Personal Therapy Services™ is a phone service offering clients a secure environment for private, one-on-one conversations with a licensed therapist. Phone therapy is especially beneficial if you have a busy schedule and don’t have time to commute...
Has stress and to-do lists consumed your thinking? Do you find yourself ruminating over the past and feel embarrassed, anxious, or depressed for “not being over it"? Trauma has a deep effect on our lives and awareness of that impact is what helps us to navigate it more skillfully. Trauma informed care means that creating physical, mental, and emotional safety is essential for progress. Through...
I work with people who want to show up in the world and be embraced for ALL of who they are. Most of us have things that we keep hidden from others around us - locked away because we are worried that we are broken, weird, fearful of how we will be judged. The problem is, even when we are great at hiding - these things slowly but surely permeate our lives from the inside out. Everyone around you...
Have you lost hope that you'll ever feel good again? I get it; it happens to many of us when we've been through traumatic experiences, have had unhealthy relationships, or have had difficulties growing up. As a result, we can get anxious and depressed. Realize that you can find help! A positive therapeutic relationship can give you the ability to see your worth, and to heal from difficult...
Life throws obstacles in our path which can knock us down and make us feel helpless. Things like trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship troubles can cause you to feel there is no light at the end of the tunnel. I believe through supportive therapy, hope, peace, and healing can be achieved, for a renewed sense of self. You do not have to do this alone. I specialize in adults, veterans, an...
