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.
It takes courage to seek therapy. As an experienced Mental Health Professional I will support and guide you in this important process. Productive therapy is grounded in a relationship of trust and respect. I create an atmosphere of acceptance and safety to cultivate a positive therapeutic experience. With 30 years of experience as a Clinical Social Worker and therapist, I draw from psycho dynam...
Feeling heard and supported and being understood by your therapist is a critical component of mental health care. Claire is invested in an approach emphasizing a more integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to mental health. Claire is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Animal Assisted Thera...
*PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Are you looking for a better way? As we work together, you can optimize the strengths you already possess, develop insight, and learn techniques that can help you heal yourself and nurture your relationships. The goal of therapy is to begin to see yourself and others in new and more productive ways. I enjoy working with adults, couples, an...
OCD, anxiety, depression, stress, an underlying sense that you aren't living life the way you want to-- life is filled with a lot of beauty and joy, but it could also be filled with darkness. I have a passion for working with people who want to live more fulfilling lives with a more genuine connection to themselves and others. I work to help people feel more empowered in their actions and...
Are you struggling to manage depression or anxiety? Many of the clients that come into my office share frustration that despite their repeated attempts to move past these experiences, they still feel the same. Their depression or anxiety interferes with the life they wish to lead and has created unwanted distance in their relationships. They have been struggling through this alone and managing...
I am passionate about transformative, lasting change and how that can best be facilitated in people. My approach to helping people change assumes that my clients are the best judges of what they need, that significant and lasting change can take place in every session, and that anyone can create ways to be more productive, purposeful, and passionate in life. I love collaborating with my clients...
The affordable therapists at the Neurosculpting Institute help you reduce your suffering by getting you into your body. There's no need to struggle any longer with the results of being stuck in your thoughts! Anxiety, depression, self-doubt, relationship challenges, PTSD and much of the other issues of life can be relieved by getting out of that monkey-mind and into your body. Think about it. W...
We are not meant to do life alone. I am willing to be a safe, respectful, and collaborative guide for you, your relationship, or your family as you turn and make sense of your struggles and find your way toward your longings. If you are done relying on attempts at self-improvement, let’s work together to restore personal, emotional, and relational well-being. A specific problem or crisis may ha...
Now accepting Cigna insurance. Finding peace in early parenthood can be a challenge and not only because of the sound of your crying baby. Well-meaning and not-so-well-meaning relatives are often on hand to inform you about “how it used to be done”, friends and not-so-friendly acquaintances are all too keen to tell you “how it should be done” and older siblings and spouses often expect you to...
From our beginning we are wired to seek and have connection with others. However we can become stuck with those we hold closest. This "stuckness" can present itself in the form of communication breakdowns, anxiety, depression as well as many other feelings that leave us feeling uncomfortable in our own lives. I provide a non judgmental space for you to explore how you came to be in this place a...
No matter what you're going through, you’re not alone. You can let go of guilt, shame, and negative patterns of thinking and move toward healthier ways of thinking and being. You can improve and deepen your relationships with yourself and others. I will help you understand yourself in new ways and develop clarity around what you truly want for your life, so that you can live as authentically an...
Engaging with a therapist can be a difficult and challenging decision. Finding the right therapist is critical. Every client and every journey is unique. As a therapist I will meet you where you are and together we will determine where your path leads. I love being a Social Work Therapist! I spent the last 17 years of my career working with Service Member's and their Families. I hope I made a...
Aloha! Thank you for considering me to work alongside with you in your journey towards self-discovery and positive well-being. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Hawaii and in California. I received a Master of Arts degree in Psychology (Marriage and Family Therapy Emphasis) from Pepperdine University and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Hawaii School of Professional Psychology. My...
******UPDATE-Meet Beau my new addition to my practice. He is 11 weeks and is currently in training to become a part of the therapeutic experience. Thoughout my career, I have enjoyed and excelled at empowering my clients to live better and more meaningful lives. I guide my clients to focus on their inner growth and self development, which in turn creates more purpose and balance in their lives....
