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 believe in meeting people where they are in their desire to begin working on the struggles they are dealing with. It is important to me that a therapeutic rapport is developed so there is trust within the therapeutic relationship. I encourage people to look at how they have solved problems and/or concerns in the past and determine if any of those methods would help in the situation today. It ...
Do you feel hopeless, worried, overwhelmed, sad, or angry all the time? Do you often have conflict with others? Are you on the verge of divorce? Are you struggling with grief, painful life transitions, intrusive memories of a traumatic event or difficult childhood? Do you feel you are unworthy or unlovable? Do you need someone to help you make sense of your life? If you said yes to any of these...
As a counselor, I view the counseling process as an extremely empowering and life-changing endeavor and a sign of inner strength. I believe that true and lasting change occurs within the counseling relationship through a collaborative holistic approach; one that attends to the physical and spiritual realms as well as the cognitive, emotional and behavioral ones. I believe in the resilience of t...
My goal as a therapist is to help clients who are having difficulty in our fast-paced environment dealing with life’s stressors related to marriages/partnerships, families, friendships, social isolation, employment and finances. I provide a safe place where clients know they can share in a confidential environment without judgment. All of us have negative thoughts. Realizing that we are more th...
( English | español ) I am a bilingual mental health therapist, proficiently speaking both English and Spanish languages. I received my Master of Science in 2016 at John Brown University, completing the Dual Track program in Marriage and Family Therapy and Community Counseling. I have been working in the mental health field since 2013, and am experienced in treating a variety of mental health a...
I work with any matter involving intimacy and attachment, trauma processing and PTSD, communication skills in intimate partnerships, sex, creative blocks, gender issues, family of origin work, as well as anxiety and depression responses to stress. Creative, evidence based therapy practices can help us rewrite our personal narratives by adding nuance to our stories. If you're facing depression,...
Marriage and Family Therapy:Sex, Money and In-laws, we use to think these were the the main causes of relationship problems. We now know that many problems occur due to “Built Up Resentments and An Inability to Resolve Conflict”. Let me help you learn to communicate in ways that resolve these roadblocks and restore intimacy, trust and vulnerability with those you love. I am a Licensed Marriage ...
We all need help now and again through life's seasons and situations. I believe that we are created holistically (body, mind, spirit) with the ability for self-awareness, having freedom and responsibility for our lives. Individuals have needs for a unique identity and to be in relationship with others. We all have the desire to derive meaning and purpose for our lives. With these attributes and...
* Not accepting clients at this time. My goal is to help empower you to overcome your challenges in life. I find people often struggle with major transitions in their life which can lead to feelings of inferiority and unhappiness. Changes in relationships, dissatisfaction with their sex life, worrying more, or difficulty communicating are frequent issues that people talk about when they come in...
Somethings can be so sensitive or difficult we cannot talk to those who are involved. Maybe we need to discuss issues with those we are closest to us but can't or don't know how without causing conflict. At times we need someone who will listen judgment free. Relationships (self and with others) become “complicated” and impact our ability to function in our lives and cause distress and/or...
Counseling is a brave and wonderful step and finding a positive therapeutic relationship without judgement is necessary for change and growth. Our counselors believe in a client centered, strength-based approach. They have training and experience in several modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solutions focused treatment and are experienced in the emotional, physical, and spiritua...
I’m Susan and my goal is to help others live purposeful, joy-filled lives, no matter what life throws our way. I work with individuals, couples, and adults who are adopted with a variety of concerns, including struggling with the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, effects of shame, attachment issues, life and family changes, and relationship difficulties. Mental health, emotional health,...
I work with adults, couples and teens who struggle with anxiety, depression and relationship issues. Often loving, unconditional acceptance, along with tools for personal growth are what we need to navigate difficulties in life's journey. Life is tough enough - I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to process through what you are facing. I am trained in cognitive behavior therapy, one o...
Request an appointment online today. Please go to www.telebehavioralhealth.us to request an appointment. Our staff will follow up with you within two business days. We do not schedule new patients over the phone. We provide accessible, affordable and evidence-based behavioral health treatment to clients from the comfort of their home, Telebehavioral Health US provides outpatient psychotherapy...
Feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed? Let me tell you that your pain is real. Your feelings matter. Your concerns are valid. Hiding behind the “everything is fine” mask does not make life easier. The truth is, behind that mask you are suffering in silence. What you are experiencing today is a reflection of what needs healing from the past. Past trauma, unprocessed emotions, negativ...
