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.
I primarily employ Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy & Exposure & Response Prevention to successfully treat anxiety & co-occurring disorders. I also utilize interventions from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, I provide parent training & training in stress management techniques, assertiveness, & problem solving skills Treatment should be a vehicle to...
Are you feeling stuck, sad, constantly drained or always anxious and don’t feel the desire or energy to “just talk” about it? For the past 14 years I have used mindfulness based techniques, guided meditation and now adventure based and cognitive behavioral therapy modalities to help drive a self-empowered change process that leaves my client feeling more capable to use these tools and the inner...
Living with a chronic illness and/or trauma are experiences few understand unless they have walked the path themselves. Many clients healing from chronic illness or trauma report feeling as if they have lost their "sense of self". In our sessions, we work to find "you" again. So much of healing happens by embracing ourselves in the present moment and therapy is often the place where that healin...
"Be what you are becoming, without clinging to what you might have been, what you might yet be." It is easy for us to view our lives like a piece of sheet music. We get caught up in the notes, time signature, key changes. As a result, we end up missing the beautiful symphony inside of us and all around us. I want you to be able to hear the music while still appreciating the music theory. Our...
**I am not currently accepting new clients until at least January 2021** I look forward to working with folks who want change, but might not know where to start. Sometimes we want to change ourselves, our situations, or just how we feel. Helping people figure out what they want, what they value, and how to pursue that is what I enjoy. Change is hard, and it helps a lot to have an impartial guid...
I specialize in using mindfulness, meditation, movement, nutrition, supplementation, and holistic modalities. I enjoy working with people seeking to make a change in their health and discover their inner-potential. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, elderly, couples and families. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage...
Whether you are struggling with past or recent trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, or relationship concerns, it is important that you know you do not have to be alone in this journey. You deserve someone who will listen intently, understand fully, and provide an open, supportive, and non-judgmental space to rebuild through. At Clear Direction Psychological Services, you will learn w...
As people our day to day life changes. But what happens if we are unable to meet the expectations of change? I provide counseling for those dealing with a variety of issues from anxiety to depression to even PTSD. My goal is to help you set and achieve what you desire in therapy whether it is a safe place or a place to work through difficult issues. I am there for you. I provide a variety of...
As people our day to day life changes. But what happens if we are unable to meet the expectations of change? I provide counseling for those dealing with a variety of issues from anxiety to depression to even PTSD. My goal is to help you set and achieve what you desire in therapy whether it is a safe place or a place to work through difficult issues. I am there for you. I provide a variety of...
Life certainly has its challenges, and you are not alone. I currently provide telehealth therapy options, offering a convenient option for you and I to meet wherever you are most comfortable (via phone, tablet, or computer). I am trained in many treatment modalities in order to best support each client, no matter what brings you here. You can expect a comfortable and supportive environment righ...
Hello! My name is Amy Hurwitz, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with specialty interest in women’s issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, wellness, and stress management. I attended University of Pittsburgh for my graduate degree and have been practicing psychotherapy for more than 10 years. I look forward to supporting you obtain wellness in mind, body, and spirit....
The decision to enter counseling is often difficult. It is a place where you and your concerns are the only thing that matters. In a safe and caring environment, I will work with you to explore and understand your concerns, and help you reach goals you value. I draw from different theories depending on your needs. I have experience working with depression and anxiety, including those who worry...
My practice is centered around helping people reconnect with their inherent goodness. So many of us walk around with a deep sense of unworthiness, a feeling that there's something wrong, and are disconnected from our true selves. This is uncomfortable, painful even. So we try to quiet that feeling with whatever we think will work: food, drugs and alcohol, work, sex, and money. Or, we try to fix...
Accepting new clients! During the Covid crisis I am offering low cost teletherapy sessions. It is possible to feel less anxious, depressed and stressed. I pride myself in creating a safe, caring environment that allows my client to feel heard and validated. I will help you find your path toward growth, change and happiness. If you feel too anxious, not happy enough, are having trouble with a bi...
I believe in the power of healing that we all have within us and that sometimes requires the assistance of another to activate. I work with individuals, couples, families, teens, LGBTQ and other identified persons through building a relationship that supports you. I am focused on what your goals are and we work towards those. I provide a safe container within which clients can work through issu...
