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.
Support, encouragement, and motivation to instill change, one step at a time, is something i feel committed to help with as a therapist. Helping to improve mood and overall functioning would be a goal most of us desire to achieve. Utilizing CBT, motivational interviewing, esteem building and other cognitive tools I can be a catalyst for change, one step at a time. I also have many years in...
Many seek therapy when complex emotions and situations create the need for a safe place to speak freely about what is going on in their life, to explore their experience, and find a way forward. I offer a safe place to build a plan for change and growth. We can explore the past and how it affects you today, so that you can move on with your life. We can also re-process trauma, change unhelpful...
Life isn't easy. I provide a safe and comfortable environment to work through any struggles you may have. I value and see the worth in a person's experiences, thoughts, and feelings and want to work toward you valuing yourself. Therapy can be the safe space to begin that process. While I work with a wide range of clients, I most enjoy working with adolescents and young adults. This is a pivotal...
♡ YOU BELONG HERE ♡ .......................................................................................................................................... It takes courage to ask for help, especially when you’re hurting. Maybe it feels like no one understands. Maybe it feels like no one cares. Maybe it feels like life is too much. Maybe you just need someone to listen, or guide, with love....
Collaboration is the key to creating a new version of yourself or getting back in-touch with the "old you". I strive to create a comfortable, down to earth atmosphere that will ease the tension of starting this journey. The expertise that you possess about yourself, combined with over 13 years of experience and training in evidence base practices that value the individual, will afford us the...
Compassionate listening, non-judgement, genuine curiosity and holding a safe space are paramount to the therapy process. My top priority in sessions is making sure to provide this for you. Building a therapeutic relationship based on trust, respect, understanding and safety creates the space for you to feel comfortable in moving towards positive change and growth in your life. I use a variety o...
My counseling style is warm, grounded and nurturing. I value respect, sensitivity, compassion and exploration; I treat people as such. My approach combines humanistic, psychodynamic, and depth perspectives; utilizing cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and body-centered practices to cultivate greater awareness and a deeper understanding of yourself. If you are ready to courageously step into you...
My passion to empower clients to live a more fulfilling and engaged life guides my interactions with them. Over the past 25 years, I have observed that living a fulfilled life is possible regardless of the intensity of one’s struggles. I have also found that blending the perspectives of Mindfulness and Psychotherapy can support and empower people to live a more passionate and fulfilling life. M...
I have been working for many years in a variety of clinical settings and feel very fortunate to have a commitment to a life's work that is so fulfilling. I believe the therapeutic relationship to be central to the experience of good therapy and thus strive to cultivate compassion and non-judgement in my work. From that vantage point one is more able to create space for one's thoughts, physical...
In these difficult times, we could all use an unbiased voice of reason to help us process the demands we are facing. Sometimes, what we really need is a game plan, so that we can begin the hard work of reimagining and then creating our ideal life. If you struggle with; anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, PTSD, familial issues, or any roadblock that is preventing you from achieving your f...
I believe your connection with yourself and/or your partner is a key pathway to a joyful life. Known for my care and empathy, I create a calm and non-judgmental space to discuss your needs and goals throughout your journey. My work centers on helping people clarify and clear painful or disruptive experiences and patterns, holding a space of compassion and understanding. My main goal is to help...
I realize the importance of developing a trusting relationship with my clients. My approach is genuine and nonjudgmental. I understand that each client is a unique individual, so I personalize my approach based on individual needs and not social norms. I believe in the power of “knowing oneself “ which will help to enact change in one’s life, family, and community. I want to assist my clients t...
It takes strength and courage to improve our lives. Self awareness is a skill that can help you achieve your goals. You may be struggling with difficult feelings, experiencing a life change, or looking for ways to improve your relationships. Therapy can help! I have 15 years of experience working with children, teenagers, and adults. I am a mother of four and currently the Director of Integrate...
Has your life been interrupted by grief, anxiety, depression, loss, transition, trauma, stress, anger? I can help you focus on goals to assist you in getting your life back on track. Together we will work at a manageable pace so you can continue moving forward with your life. I offer strength-based, holistic, solution-focused therapy. Access your own inner resources. Learn to be present in the...
My role as a therapist is to guide clients as they remove whatever blocks their path to personal growth and healing. I help to determine the "why's" and "how's" of actions that repeatedly fail. Strategies taught allow people to create their own plan for change. Therapy is also provided to clients who have faced traumas-past or present, to clients who are staggered by losses, or to those seeking...
