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.
Hi! My name is Jamie Pease and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island. I have been working for over 10 years in a behavioral health setting and am a qualified and committed therapist who is here to help guide you through life’s challenges. I am currently working in office space on Front Street in Woonsocket RI with parking. Is the office setting not what your'e looki...
I believe that when grievers tell their stories, they are often struggling to make sense of the event. Grievers, telling and retelling their stories, are an integral part of of the grieving process. I developed an approach for the grief journey, that removes the traditional stages and timeframes and banishes the word closure. The approach is more about weaving your loss into your life and honor...
It is my passion to help my clients create the life they desire. I believe we are often our harshest critics and learning to be kinder to ourselves can have an immense impact on our lives. Counseling can help heal emotional wounds through processing, self-compassion and goal setting. I offer an eclectic approach, blending CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), mindfulness, DBT (Dialectical Behavio...
Wild and Free Painting is a nourishing space created for children, adolescents and women. I love working with women who are navigating a major life transition but are finding themselves, exhausted by their inner critic, judging themselves to the point of bring stuck and shut down from their creativity. Many of the women I work with come out of therapy saying that they have, a new, positive...
I believe in meeting each individual where they are in their journey with acceptance and curiosity. I offer compassion, authenticity, and care to help you uncover and satisfy your unmet needs. Many of us are wounded, but we are not broken. When we discover and meet our needs, our nervous systems reset and offer up a whole new place from which to live life. Counseling can help you understand and...
Do you feel stuck in a new season of life, unable to navigate the new challenges that it has to offer? Are you struggling from anxiety, grief, depression, or spiritual difficulties? If life has given you more than you are able to handle, I’m here to help. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience helping teens, parents, couples, and individuals adjust and ad...
You are not alone in this struggle as I am here to help assist you. I hope you give me a call and give me a chance to help you chart a course for a new way of living. I utilize well-researched, evidence-based practices to help clients develop concrete skills and techniques to effectively manage a variety of concerns including addictions, stress, anxiety, depression, interpersonal problems and...
*I am not accepting new clients at this time* I believe in the ability to achieve positive life changes, will listen to your needs and provide supportive guidance as you move toward wellness. I specialize in providing counseling for trauma. I have extensive experience in the field of mental health and use an integrative eclectic approach to facilitate the most effective therapy for each...
Now is the time to focus on growth, healing, purpose and direction in your life. Therapy is a powerful tool for adolescents and young adults when you encounter challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, family issues, substance use, poor self-esteem, relationship issues, + loss. Therapy is an opportunity to find comfort, to build strength and to overcome. For adolescent clients: Life i...
There are times when life can feel overwhelming. You work hard to stay afloat but you have become disconnected from yourself and what truly makes you happy. My expertise lies in helping you gain a deeper understanding of yourself by becoming an active participant and taking control of the direction of your life. Our work together can have transformative effects on how you experience the present...
All therapy starts with collaboration at its core. Once established, Arushi then typically uses motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT & psychoeducation in providing direction & support. Her previous experience includes working with anxiety, depression, life transition, trauma, domestic violence & multicultural issues. Arushi’s approach is to view each guest holistically & individually, understand...
My goal is to elicit a safe, confidential space for you to feel comfortable to explore your thoughts and emotions openly. Through our collaborative efforts, we can explore new ways of dealing with stressors. My role is to provide you with unconditional support and empathy through your self-growth process. I believe that self-growth is a continuous journey. I specialize in grief and loss, anxiet...
A client in my practice should be prepared to engage in self-reflection, self-compassion, and demonstrate an openness to interpersonal feedback. While I hope to provide support and foster growth for a wide range of presenting concerns, the willingness for insight and change is universal in therapy. I also strive for a warm therapeutic relationship, using humor, humility, and emotion to connect...
Psychotherapist James Finley says, “The tyranny of suffering lasts only as long as it takes for compassion to show up on the scene.” Many who find themselves reading this may experience themselves as subject to the ‘tyranny of suffering’ in some way and may be searching for a compassionate presence in which they can feel safe, be deeply seen, attentively listened to, and profoundly accepted. My...
You've been feeling like you just aren't as happy as you could be. It's hard to stop your mind from overthinking and worrying about everything, sometimes even getting to the point of feeling panicky. Or maybe you just feel stuck and like you aren't satisfied with life even though you "should be." Maybe you've had a little bit of therapy before, but it feels like just talking about your problems...
