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.
* CURRENTLY FULL * Navigating life, relationships & loss can often be a complicated and overwhelming process but connecting with a experienced therapist shouldn’t be another challenge. I know the courage it takes to reach out and the rewards available in finding the right fit. Our time together can help you gain more knowledge, awareness, skills, empowerment and communication so that you can st...
Are you interested in gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and exploring ideas about your life purpose, career, or relationship issues? Do you need help developing strategies to manage stress, or in processing issues of health, grief, conflict, parenting or life transitions? Want to try something new? One on one sessions in multimodal expressive arts; visual art, writing, storytelling,...
Telehealth Available! We are a group of Licensed mental health professionals and Certified holistic healers, with an intrinsic drive to assist clients in finding wellness: body, mind, and soul. Our therapists are experts in healthy communication and the development of meaningful self-care, which can build relationship harmony and personal happiness. We also understand the interaction of mental...
Don't wait until the quarentine is over! Telehealth available! Are your kids struggling with school or being defiant? Does it feel like all you do is discipline? Do you feel like you and your partner are fighting too much? Is your family constantly fighting? I specialize in working with couples and families and want to help bring peace and understanding back into the family unit. I do also see...
The ideal clients at New Avenues Counseling are children struggling in school or at home, parents that need new strategies to address a child’s behaviors, and individuals suffering from social anxiety or those who want to learn new coping mechanisms. At New Avenues Counseling we see children, adolescents, adults and families to work on issues including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression,...
Life can be difficult and painful at times but it doesn't have to involve so much suffering. How may we find the calm stillness in the eye of our storm so as to relate to our mind and our present experience compassionately and even learn and grow from it? I invite you to open to your life in a new way: a way that relieves your suffering and promotes your health and expands your awareness. Throu...
Life can be like the ocean. Smooth sailing one minute and in the midst of a hurricane the next. When you are being tossed around, you need a shelter in the storm. A safe place to be heard and regain your bearings. I have found that many people benefit from having an unbiased individual help them figure out how to deal with life on life's terms. Allow me to create a safe harbor where you can...
I am committed to offering clients my supportive and engaged presence. My approach is both intuitive and evidence-based, drawing on a diverse range of modalities. Our work together will be collaborative in order to cultivate support that is attuned to your specific needs. I am engaged in ongoing extensive trainings and consultation that incorporate critical advances in neuroscience, trauma and ...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Bourbonnais, IL. My office provides a safe and comfortable atmosphere for you to express your personal feelings and emotions. I work best with motivated adults and teens struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief or life transitions. With over 22 years of experience in Kankakee County, I focus in individual, family, marriage...
Are you struggling with negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors? Having the same argument with your partner without resolution? Suffering from a traumatic event in your life? As a parent, are your children struggling with difficult emotions or behaviors and are you feeling stuck or unsure how to help? These are some of the common issues I address with individuals, couples, and families. I of...
Is your child struggling with learning, anxiety, depression, and attention deficit and you need assessment right away? Or perhaps your child is too gifted and talented and not working to its potential with another failing report card on its way and it is clear that your child needs help. It leaves you completely overwhelmed, feeling like you are the only person trying to do anything about it as...
I counsel from a strengths-based compassionate view point. All ages are of interest to me as I believe in relationships and how clients are able to operate within the relationships they find themselves. With 29 yrs of work in education, students and young adults are of particular interest. I have worked as an in-school clinician in a K-8 school with children who have emotional, behavioral and...
We specialize in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, infertility, and life coaching. What can you expect out of therapy? 1) Reducing symptoms: We’ll work together so you feel better as soon as possible by reducing your symptoms, whether it be feeling anxious or sleep problems. 2) Figuring out the root of your challenges: We’ll explore what caused you to feel this way in the first...
I offer a range of private services from coaching and consultation to psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. Contact me today to discuss your particular situation, whether in person, by phone, or online. I look forward to hearing about your unique needs. Also be sure to visit my website at https://www.drpabrown.com. Without interference by third parties, a private psychoanalysis may consist of multi...
Are you dealing with overwhelming stress? Are you feeling overwhelmed, alone, or anxious? Handling life's challenges on your own can be difficult. I provide a safe place where adults can work through painful past experiences and life difficulties. Are you dealing with conflicts with your child? It can be extremely difficult watching your child struggle. I help parents improve their relationship...
