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 help Couples(+) & Individual Adults to strengthen and heal their relationships: with their intimate partners, with their family & friends, with their own heart & mind. Whether you are an Artist/Creative/Caregiver struggling to set boundaries and stay emotionally healthy or an Analyst/Engineer/Lawyer struggling to connect and communicate effectively, you can learn the skills to integrate the...
Vanessa is a solution-focused psychotherapist licensed in NY, NJ and MA whose mission is to help individuals uncover their true potential and move forward toward all of their goals. She specializes in working with individuals, couples and groups focusing on the treatment of NARCISSISTIC ABUSE, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, marriage or interpersonal relationship proble...
I received my M.A. in Counseling from Criswell College in Dallas, Texas. Since earning my Bachelors in Communication six years ago, I’ve come to deeply value the many benefits of counseling and the therapeutic relationship. My approach is grounded in the person-centered theory, and focuses on empathy and understanding each client’s unique challenges. My interests include anxiety, depression, an...
I have treated depression, anxiety and addiction for 25 years because they cause more suffering than any other human condition. They are very complex problems that will affect all of us at some point in our lives. They get triggered by loss and stress. They exhaust and paralyze us. Make us feel guilty for not being able to keep up with responsibilities, or pay attention to loved ones, no matter...
Feeling understood is an important aspect of personal development and life satisfaction at any age. As a Columbia University trained therapist, I provide a warm and nurturing environment where children, adolescents, and adults feel supported and are better able to understand and manage their emotions and behavior. I offer a safe place for individuals to process and cope with transition and...
I provide outpatient treatment to adults and youth with anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, substance abuse problems, and a range of other mental health conditions. I strive to be a friendly, thoughtful, and collaborative clinician. Psychotherapy with me is built on a trusting and supportive relationship through which skills are developed and sustainable change can be made. I received my PhD in...
Psychotherapy is not about giving you advice or direction but helping you gain insight and resolve regarding the issues you are facing and learning strategies to assist you with getting back to living the life you want to live. I will work with you uniquely and sincerely, considering your issues, struggles, and goals while fostering transparency, respect, and humility. My areas of specialty...
I am a licensed clinical social worker providing home based and private office therapeutic services. My area of expertise is using a cognitive behavioral therapy model while helping individuals and families resolve challenges in a positive and healthy manner. Individual and Family Psychotherapy, Case Management and Community Resources, Early Intervention Applied Behavioral Analysis (ages 2-9 ye...
Welcome and thank you for visiting my page! I feel that it takes immense strength and courage to meet with a therapist and I am sensitive to the journeys that lead people to my office. I utilize a collaborative approach in developing relationships with clients. I believe the most essential aspect in the treatment process is forming a strong, trusting and meaningful therapeutic relationship betw...
My work as a clinician centers around the belief that therapy begins when you meet individuals where they are. I strive to empower clients to identify and utilize their strengths as well as work toward their goals. I am licensed through the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master’s Degree from Winthrop University wi...
*** NOT CURRENTLY TAKING NEW CLIENTS****My professional experience has been working with adolescents, college students, adults, and couples, working on various issues, and wanting someone to help them in the journey. No one lives life without going through something that makes them question whether they can work through it on their own. I have personally experienced a few of these trials, creat...
Clients who seek out my help are motivated to explore some of life’s hard questions and experiences and to figure out how to make meaning out of whatever they are struggling with. I work with people who have experienced violent loss, people who have encountered vicarious trauma and losses in their work of helping others (for example, people in the fields of law, medicine, education, social...
My practice focuses on working with clients who are experiencing emotional distress, adjustment challenges, or communication difficulties. My clients may be struggling with relationship issues, a major life transition, such as divorce or other family changes, or the death of a loved one. Other clients may face the ongoing challenges of living with depression, anxiety, addiction, and/or trauma. ...
**Currently full, new client availability 1/1/2021** If you are the type of person who learns through experience, enjoys thinking outside of the box & wants to do more than traditional talk therapy, than consider calling me up for a free phone consultation. You want to finally understand more the things that have been holding you back from your ideal life, & I am passionate about offering...
I believe we are most content with ourselves and others when we live in authentic relationship to our true self and can be genuinely known; so relationship is the backbone of my therapeutic work. Being vulnerable in relationships is a gift; but can also be fraught with difficulties and setbacks. I believe people have immeasurable potential for self-actualization and healthy relationships. Many ...
