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.
Therapy is an opportunity to help people diminish pain and suffering, cope with the challenges of life, and gain support through fear and loss. I hope to bring compassion and attentiveness that creates space for healing. I have twelve years of experience in a variety of therapeutic settings including distance therapy. I am passionate about helping you find your identity and self-worth so you'll...
Do you have issues that you struggle with privately? Are you seeking a helper and a thought partner to get you where you want to be? I love working with people from all different backgrounds and concerns. We’ll work together, and as I listen to you and learn your unique story we’ll gradually develop a path forward. I concentrate on the whole-person, and the whole story. I specialize in adult,...
Mishaps, uncontrollable circumstances, relationships, personal experiences, all contribute to our development. At any age or stage in life, stunted growth and development may occur. Finding the courage and trust to explore our inner selves is never easy. Finding the right person to help you through your journey can be equally challenging. If unconditional, nonjudgemental support is what you see...
I have experience working individually with children, adolescents, and adults as well as families. I strive to connect with all of my clients on a deep authentic level while fostering a safe and supportive environment. People develop conscious and subconscious strategies of getting through difficult periods of their lives. Frequently, these strategies result in maladaptive behaviors, thought...
**I am not accepting new clients at this time** Do you find yourself making a list of people you care about, only to find your name not on it? Maybe in the course of caring for others and being their "shoulder to cry on", you take their problems to heart, to try and lighten their load. A focus on their problems ensue, but before you know it, you're always tense, not giving your all at work or a...
I am an experienced mental health and life transitions counselor and psychotherapist with 25+ years of experience. I have trained in brief and family therapy and Ericksonian psychotherapy and offer hypnosis as an adjunct to therapy. My style is synthesis of many approaches and techniques that I have created over the years which really works. I see children, adolescents, adults, couples, and...
I believe that one of the main payoffs of effective therapy is that a person feels understood, and truly connected with and supported, sometimes for the first time in his or her life. While there is a commonality among all human beings, I treat each patient with sensitivity toward that person’s own individual personality and feelings. You’re the expert on you - I help you to understand more...
Serenity Counseling Associates of Naples empowers each individual to reach their fullest potential in order to allow our community to thrive. Making the decision to seek therapeutic services during difficult times in life is never easy. Seeking services can feel overwhelming and hopeless. Our serene atmosphere and compassionate nature allows us to serve a diverse population as we recognize the...
Are you feeling overwhelmed by work, relationships, and life in general? Do you hope to find a space to explore, express and find relief in your challenging emotions? I am passionate about supporting couples and individual adult clients in a variety of life challenges. With couples, my goal is to deepen the emotional connection between partners and to increase the honest expression of each...
For over 17 years, I have helped people in various life transitions discover deep-rooted happiness in their lives. We work together to find meaning, purpose and satisfaction in relationships, career, spiritual pursuits as well as discovering and finding life passions. The greatest obstacles to our happiness are often ingrained attitudes we have about our lives that have been left unexamined. I...
During this time of uncertainty and isolation, you may find old and new challenges rising up, forgoing self-care, and leaning into anxiety and depression. Therapy can feel like one more thing to do on top of a list of have to's. This is the perfect time to reach out and know someone is there to listen and attend to your worries and concerns. You have the opportunity to find and listen to your...
Are you feeling distracted or overwhelmed? Perhaps you are lacking motivation and seeking clarity to connect with your passions and purpose in life, or desire more fulfilling, harmonious relationships. Maybe you’re tired of people saying you’re “too much” or “not enough” leaving you feeling not good enough or unworthy. You are not alone. Releasing old fears, anxiety, shame, guilt, and negative...
Hello There! Welcome. Do you need a safe place to sort out your feelings and talk about any concerns going on in your life? Do you want to simply feel better and receive some assistance on how to identify your peace and overall happiness? Then you've come to the right place :) Here at my practice I work with children, teens, and adults with an individualized plan to allow them a voice to feel...
I am the owner & psychotherapist for Adolescent, Adult & Family Behavioral Health. I specialize in issues of trauma, loss, depression & anxiety for adolescents, adults & their families. I have expertise in working with teenagers within all levels of psychiatric care over the past 32 years. Couples therapy is a passion of mine as I believe in our ability to change our lives by changing the way w...
I consider my greatest therapeutic focus to be trauma-recovery work. My areas of expertise include: trauma, abuse, sexual/physical abuse, divorce, conflictual relationships, traumatic life events, and post-partum mood disorders. I also support those with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, school or work struggles, parenting challenges, and difficult life events. I also have extensive background...
