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.
***Now accepting new clients*** Life is full of challenges. It’s human to feel overwhelmed, confused, exhausted. The more stress we are experiencing the harder it can be to be to find our own solutions. Therapy can shine a light on the path to help you find a way forward. While you may not see all the way to the end of the road, you can start with the next few steps. I work with adults across t...
Welcome and thank you for visiting the information about my online private practice. I am here to help you with whatever arises in your life, big or small, long term or short term. If you are feeling that you can´t manage, have trouble sleeping, worrying, life feels lonely or it is hard to get up on a morning, I am here to work with you towards a more fulfilling and happier life. I offer an onl...
I work primarily with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression and diminished self-esteem. These issues manifest in many different ways and may include an inability to make decisions, difficulty maintaining relationships, low confidence, discomfort in social settings, exhaustion, fears that may seem irrational and poor view of self. I enjoy digging into these issues because they can be...
I’m a LCSW with many years of experience working with adolescents, families, and young adults. I believe that we all are powerful and resilient beyond measure, but sometimes find ourselves caught in patterns that no longer serve us. The teen years are a time of inquiry and creation, but also a time of confusion, fear, and angst. I find delight in walking this part of their journey with them as...
I used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to enhance my clients' coping skills with depression, anxiety and other life transitions. At this time, during the Covid-19 crisis, I am also offering telehealth services while people remain quarantined in their home. I have been in practice for 15 years, ten of which were in mental health community services....
My passions lie in working with women during the delicate transition to motherhood and helping families process grief across the lifespan. I specialize in working with women experiencing high risk pregnancy, pregnancy issues, pregnancy and infant loss, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I have worked extensively with families who have a baby in the NICU and have helped during that...
Do you feel anxious or worried? Are you experiencing guilt or depression? Do you feel stuck or down? Confused or hopeless? In recent years, traumatic events have affected the way people in the north valley tend to cope with life. Significant life events have a way of bringing back past worries and triggers and people can find that life turns upside down. If you are experiencing a shift or are...
Emotions are part of being human. Feelings should not be categorized as being good or bad- they just are. I like to think of them as tools. Indicators of where we are in life or that it may be time to explore the possibility of making change. All too often we may find ourselves wrapped up in situations that evoke emotions so powerful, we become overwhelmed. Regardless of your situation, I will...
Welcome to A Quiet Place Christian Counseling. You have taken a courageous step to consider counseling, and it is my privilege to offer you a warm, safe, nurturing space to breathe. My practice focuses primarily on marriage and couple's therapy, individual counseling and inter-generational relationships. FAMILY is my passion, and has fueled my work extensively in a variety of roles for nearly 4...
NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS AVAILABLE. There is absolutely nothing more daunting, then a present difficult situation, without a beneficial solution. Right? While facing adversities can be rough, facing adversity without the appropriate navigational tools can be catastrophic. Hi, my name is Marcelina Washington and I am interested in the human story and experience. It is my belief that you have within...
I strive to work collaboratively with my clients and discover how each individual, couple, or family views themselves and their world. I believe it's rare for someone to being struggling with only one thing, coming from only one catalyst, and it's more common peoples’ many life experiences and relationships have worked together to contribute to the people they become and the difficulties they...
As a therapist, I educate on coping skills and provide insight on changing negative/anxious thought patterns. My focus is not to provide every answer but to give you room for reflection and openness to considering/identifying alternative perspectives. I strive to be an excellent critical listener, holding hope for your growth and change while providing non-judgmental acceptance. My work is...
As a therapist, my intention is to be a supportive, positive advocate. I believe that people successfully change in a safe and accepting environment, when they can become more aware of their inherent value and can build motivation and energy. I have experience working with children, adults, families, and groups, and seek to provide a voice of compassion and clarity to support that process. I lo...
Are you often feeling "down"? Are you feeling alone or disconnected from others? Do you have little motivation to do things? Do you have trouble expressing your feelings? Do you have negative thoughts about yourself? Are you feeling unfulfilled in life? Do you constantly worry? Do you have trouble communicating in a positive way? Do you have trouble making decisions? Do you feel that your life ...
During any stage of life we are faced with challenges of many kinds. And these trials can keep anyone in the dark, not realizing that hope can be found. If you're someone who is trying to figure out who you are in the world, trying to find their way, or who just needs a solid connection with a partner; if you recognize a problem and a longing for change or struggling with overwhelming thoughts ...
