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.
Are you struggling; wanting to find the answers but not sure what they are? I help empower individuals struggling with various life challenges to uncover their own highest potential. Using over 21 years of experience; evidence-based practices; and my warm, deeply respectful and constructive approach; I emphasize the uniqueness of every person, focus on their inherent strengths and innate abilit...
Are you feeling, confused, angry, alone, hurt, or just downright lost? Do you feel overwhelmed by work, school, kids, or just life in general? Perhaps you understand why or maybe you don't. We can provide a safe environment without judgment for you to process and explore your feelings, thoughts, and memories. It would be a privilege for us to be a part of your growth journey. We work with teens...
I take an empathic and supportive approach to therapy by establishing a safe space for my clients to uncover and explore painful emotions. Whether you’re experiencing chronic stress, feeling anxious or depressed, together we will identify goals for therapy. I tailor treatment to meet the specific needs of every client—with the aim of helping the client develop new skills, enhance self-awareness...
We can sometimes find ourselves journeying through difficult and uncertain times; believing ourselves to be lost and without a clear direction - therapy offers an opportunity to gain tools for that journey with someone who will believe in your potential for change, and help you to witness your narrative through a more objective and empowered lens. A therapist is a mirror, enabling you to see th...
It’s never too early or late to make a change in your life. Anyone can get stuck at any age and different points, because life can be filled with all types of stressors: relationships, school, work, loss, and maybe unknown. If you match with the right therapist, change can happen, because it happened to me. I changed careers in my 40’s and I've never been happier since working with clients of a...
"Let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are." -Brene Brown It is often our own misconceptions who we're "supposed to be" and unrealistic expectations of ourselves that get in the way of our own personal growth. We tend to overlook our strengths and struggles while giving so much weight to these perceived failures. We think of happiness as a destination to get to, unpa...
Unhappy, dissatisfied, and needing help? I am here to assist you towards building a better life. My hope for you is to understand how your thoughts impact your behaviors, learn healthier ways to cope, and challenge negative patterns that are impacting your self-worth, relationships , and quality of mental health. My belief is that using a person-centered approach combined with evidenced based...
Understanding that seeking therapy takes courage and goal setting may take time, I seek to create a welcoming and compassionate environment for children, teens, adults or seniors. I do this by working within a Christ-centered faith-based approach that incorporates various therapy types (i.e. Cognitive Behavioral, Cognitive Processing and Motivational Interviewing), to improve day-to-day...
**CURRENTLY TAKING NEW CLIENTS** I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, loneliness, isolation, and other life stresses. we have doctors, teachers, all kinds of people that help us along the way it only makes sense to have somebody to help you process through difficulties in life. Hello, my name is Justice Arledge I have been working in this field since 2009 I also have my Masters...
You've decided to try therapy. Good for you! It takes courage and insight to recognize when you need help and to ask for it. How do you choose among the many therapists? Consider making a list of your preferences: gender, age, experience, location, cost. If you have insurance, it makes sense to use an in-network provider but you may also have out of network benefits which a call to your insuran...
If you are struggling with the effects of traumatic experiences from a one time event to ongoing abuse, using various substances to cope and deal with trauma, are experiencing difficulties related changes in life including ones created by COVID-19, or grief and loss, I am here to support you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Addiction Counselor who incorporates all parts of...
*Despite what's happening in the world today, our mental health is VITAL to helping our immune system and overall functioning!* I welcome you in taking the first step to health and healing. Every person and family is unique and all can face challenges. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist am trained in Family Systems therapy, which specifically treats the family as one unit, acknowledg...
Thanks for your interest in New Life Counseling Center! We are a private, group practice featuring therapists who specialize in Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. It is our goal to retain only the best and most professional therapists to ensure that each and every client is treated with respect and care! It's our shared mission to provide the very best mental health servic...
Hi, and welcome to my page. Thank you for taking the first step in reaching out for help. I am the owner and operator of Grounded Guidance Counseling, where I provide outpatient therapy services to individuals and couples. I have a passion for serving the transgender and queer community, as well as trauma survivors. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) through the North Carolina Social...
Oftentimes, people go through phases in life of feeling overwhelmed, stuck or hopeless. You are not alone. Counseling can offer you the tools to live the life you desire. My approach to therapy is rooted in helping you increase self-awareness by working collaboratively to unpack and unblock the barriers preventing you from living in wholeness. I offer support, encouragement and empowerment in a...
