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.
Something that I feel makes me unique is that my approach to counseling is to empower you to begin to heal. We all face challenges in life and need someone to assist us with unlocking our power to self heal. I was fortunate in being able to be both the counselor and client. That experience gives me the ability to understand how hard and scary it is to ask a stranger for help. I love and believe...
I am currently using telehealth technology exclusively. I am currently seeing clients at Sunny Hills Behavioral Health & TMS. I have worked in hospitals, outpatient programs, as well as private practice settings. I have helped many individuals over the past 17 years with mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. I have worked with individuals, couples, a...
My primary focus is trauma and attachment work, but I have several years of experience working with people from all walks of life who are living with many different diagnoses and challenges. I strongly believe there is a child in each of us longing to be heard and loved. My goal is to help those who feel lost, whether due to trauma, grief and loss, or mental illness, to find- and love- their...
I believe that successful therapy is grounded on a strong collaborative relationship based on trust, respect, and openness. Most people come to therapy due to difficult situations or lingering dissatisfactions in their life, and change is difficult! My intention in every session is to listen empathically and create a safe, respectful, non-judgmental space where you can explore to source of your...
Often, we find ourselves thinking, “I don’t know what I want, but I know I don’t want this.” We feel stuck and don’t know how to move forward. This can be frightening and cause us to stay put in situations that don’t feel fulfilling. I am passionate about helping navigate these situations and emotions together. I have experience working with adults, teens and children facing difficulties relate...
Everyone could benefit from talking with a counselor to help cope with life's stressors. You may prefer to meet with a counselor one-on-one to help improve your quality of life. If your intimate relationship is a concern, you and your partner(s) could utilize relationship counseling to communicate more effectively and regain the passion that drew you together. Building a support network and...
I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing relationship struggles, grief, and new life transitions such as entering motherhood. Additionally, I work with children and adolescents. My speciality is postpartum difficulties, relationship struggles, and children and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, school issues and family dynamics. I offer a space to bring the fullness o...
Life can be challenging. I can help you with those challenges. I can guide you to work out past experiences or current situations to make your life more manageable and rewarding. I provide several types of therapy to try to help clients of all ages. I have worked with children for the last 25 years as an educator and school counselor. I have also experienced counseling with adults. I enjoy work...
Hi I'm Alison Cross! I am a psychotherapist, and I provide both in person and virtual services in Georgia and North Carolina. It’s important to have an idea of what feels like the right fit when you’re looking for a qualified person to talk to. The problem is, how do you know? When my client leaves our session, my goal is for them to feel heard and respected. I want my clients to feel like...
From social media to student loans, and everything else in between, navigating life as a 20- or 30-something in today’s world can be overwhelming. It can sometimes be difficult to manage the stresses, pressures, fears, and expectations that come with all of the changes and challenges of this time in life. I am here to help you get through whatever life is throwing at you. Whether its work stres...
It is often difficult to identify why we are unhappy. It can feel like something has disconnected us from the sense of spontaneous creativity and joy which defines a good life. Instead of freedom and self-determination, we feel trapped and pressured by society's demands, unsatisfying relationships, or feelings that we don't know how to address. I would work with you in therapy to clarify what...
My goal as a Psychotherapist is to empower individuals to overcome personal obstacles to improve their relationships. My greatest reward as a therapist is helping my clients explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I work with my clients and their families in a safe environment by providing healthy coping skills and empowering...
Working with men and women in recovery from addictions, trauma and anxiety is my passion. Using a compassionate client centered approach that is integrated with the latest advancements in neuroscience, I work to with adults and adolescents. My almost 40 years of clinical work has allowed me to partner with individuals, couples and families, as well as treatment facilities, businesses and...
Greetings! Be proud of yourself for taking the first step and having a leap in faith. Change is difficult, rather it's a change in your personal or professional life, change can affect many areas of our lives. You are taking the first step and investing in yourself. You are not alone. Sharing your story and learning new ways of thinking, will inspire and motivate you to make changes and learn n...
I believe that everyone is doing the best they can with the skills they have at the time. If you feel like the ways you are coping aren't working well enough anymore or that difficult emotions are getting in the way, let's talk. As a therapist, I want to meet you where you are and at the same time empower you to make changes that will reduce suffering and increase fulfillment. It is important t...
