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.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I firmly believe in individualized, custom care for each of my clients. Just as “one size fits all” clothing never really fits anybody there is no “no size fits all” therapy in my practice. If you are going to put your time and trust in me then the least I can do is provide customized, evidence-based care. I honor the belief that each client is an expert on him, her, or...
The Community Counseling Center at Colorado Christian University offers evidence-based professional counseling to individuals and families struggling with an array of mental health problems. Our staff of highly trained master’s-level and doctoral-level clinicians have extensive experience at integrating faith-based principles into ethical clinical mental health treatment. . We provide treatment...
Each person has the ability to learn, grow and make necessary changes in their personal life, relationships, and situations. My style of treatment aims at exploring and understanding ways of thinking and patterns of behavior one may be completely unaware of, resulting in repetitive patterns of behavior that ultimately lead to dissatisfaction and emotional turmoil in a person's life. I am driven...
If you or a loved one is experiencing behavioral, emotional or psychological difficulties, you don't have to go through it alone. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience ranging from residential to inhome and outpatient treatment, I believe that everyone should have access and can benefit from mental health to help them through life's struggles, no matter the circumstan...
Do you feel lost and stuck like your life is out of control, too many days just filled with overwhelming sadness, depression, and anxiety? Feeling exhausted like you are just running in circles going through the motions and trying to make things better for everyone? Want a greater sense of renewed refreshed energy, better equipped to choose to let life circumstances drive you to create the life...
I have a strong commitment to fulfill my vision of treating children and adolescents for suicidal ideation, self-harm, abuse, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. Each child and family I work with is unique in their story of survival and resilience. I provide a safe, trusting environment for them to work through their trauma, find an inner peace, and reconnect with the world without fear. My pri...
We all experience challenges that hinder our ability to lead meaningful, productive, and connected lives. My relational treatment approach is for you if: you're interested in going beyond simple behavior modification to address the root causes of your stresses and struggles and transform your life; you need a supportive outside perspective to facilitate understanding between family members due ...
**Now accepting clients/ Aceptando nuevos clientes. For those financially impacted by COVID-19, I am currently offering reduced fee sessions and online therapy. Please contact me to work out reduced rates if needed, I am here to help** I am a bilingual, Spanish speaking Marriage and Family Therapist Intern who is passionate about helping people heal and work towards their goals. I enjoy working...
Hello, I am Dr. Vallis, a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I'm here to assist you through the process of breaking old habits, designing a new life and healing from past trauma. You and I can work together to uncover the answers, re-frame problems, understand your challenges and get you going in the right direction. My style is very upfront and very solution oriented. And for my veterans- I speak...
Crises, transitions, and old patterns that no longer serve you can be daunting when you try to navigate them alone. I work to support you and/or family in discovering what you need and want in your life, by offering a kind, nonjudgmental space to attend to all the parts of you that you want to explore. While I work with a wide range of issues in my practice with individuals and families, I...
*not accepting new clients* Provider does NOT currently accept ANY health insurances. Life comes at us hard and everyone needs to know that they are not alone in their struggles whether it is unresolved trauma, recent loss, or anxiety about the future. Parents are struggling with raising children and children are struggling with feeling alone in their worlds. Sometimes, there are so many things...
My goal is to help you navigate your trauma and improve your relationships. The learned dynamics of interactions can change and create new ways to enjoy life and relationships. Sometimes, we develop addictive responses to cope with the unresolved trauma. Through compassion and insight, the addiction can be addressed and managed. Through knowing your story and the specific issues you face, we ca...
Do you feel overwhelmed by the changes and challenges you have experienced? Has your life changed beyond recognition? Do you feel alone, anxious, and heartbroken? If your life has changed in difficult ways, you may feel isolated in your sadness, unable to find someone who understands and is able to help. If you are wondering how long these feelings will last and need some encouragement and...
Life is hard in our unpredictable, uncertain and rapidly changing world. It makes sense that you may be struggling try to find ground under your feet, a calm amidst the storm of intense emotions and distressing thoughts. Are you looking for practical tools to help steady the mind and effectively respond to life challenges? If you choose to work with me, we will work collaboratively to reduce...
I have 20+ years of experience in early childhood education and graduated from Friends University’s Marriage and Family Therapy program. Additionally, I have 8 years of experience fostering high-need teen boys and have adopted one. I have a warm place in my heart for children and my clients, from age 1 to 101 years old. With 150+ hours of play therapy training, I bring my play therapy experienc...
