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 have extensive experience working with clients dealing with addiction, substance abuse & dependence, relationship issues, depression, women's issues, men’s issues, life transitions, trauma, low self image (esteem), depression and grief/loss. I believe with a considerable amount of internal work, self-discovery, and communication improvement, one has great potential to achieve a higher level o...
I work with individuals, couples and groups experiencing anxiety, stress, overwhelm, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, life transitions, out-of-ordinary integrations, and thriving after surviving concussions or traumatic brain injury. I also speak Mandarin Chinese. Safe space focused for my clients’ to feel fully self expressed, validated, and understood through an open-minded Gestalt...
Are you overwhelmed, on edge, isolated, or feeling stuck? Does your life or your relationship feel out of control? You're not alone and you don't have to stay stuck. It takes a lot of courage to choose healing and growth and I am here to support you! Whether you are facing challenges like anxiety, depression, life transitions, struggling within a relationship, or considering seeking therapy for...
I have many years of experience working with complex family dynamics in agency work. I became a counselor in order to provide services to individuals and families who needed help with their lives. I count it a privilege to work with clients and meet people in their hour of need and sometimes in their hour of desperation. One of my greatest strengths is helping you discover solutions amidst...
Releasing painful baggage of the past allows you to create balance, re-discover joy and feel free again! Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, stress, frustration, grief, substance abuse, or unsatisfying relationships, I offer strategies to help equip you with the tools and techniques you can utilize to thrive and find real change. It is vital to feel understood and...
Whether you are new to therapy or looking to build on an existing foundation, I can provide you with the space to explore. When I am working with clients, my first goal is to create a safe, warm, and trusting space for us to begin. I will honor the pace in which you want to move, while also showing you areas in which you can grow. I want to help you build on your strengths and develop awareness...
Daily life has become challenging trying to balance our families, relationships, careers and goals. You may be feeling overwhelmed, experiencing anxiety that won’t allow you to move forward and you just can’t seem to get out of your own head. Perhaps you feel ready to take the steps to improve your quality of life, but you don’t know where to start. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe...
Working with individuals who are aware that they need healing or to reconcile their many pieces is a passion of mine. Adjusting to parenthood, exploring race, class, spirituality or issues of sexuality, or struggling to balance work with all of the other stressors of life -- including unresolved traumas that you were forced to ignore in order to function -- deserves attention. Clients do not ne...
I am available for telephonic and video counseling services. Please message me for more information. It is a time of difficulty for many and I am flexible with a strong desire to help. In a time of financial stress my fees are completely negotiable to your ability and needs. I am also diligently working on expanding my credentialing with insurance companies if I am not already covered by your...
( English | español ) We love working with Teenagers! We accept Pre-Teens, Young Adults, Adults and Families. Clients work collaboratively, discuss expectations at onset, bring in family members as needed, set and evaluate goals. Communication is key! Issues and Stressors include; Chronic Depression, Childhood Trauma, Anxiety, Grief, Relationship and Communication problems, Career Exploration,...
If you are looking for someone to aid you in clearing your mental space and help you to manifest your best self, then you are in the right place. Strengthened Souls is all about utilizing the best in yourself to build YOUR best self. Our goal is to be able to build strong client-therapist rapport, working to dispel past traumas, negative thoughts and unhelpful behaviors. Together, we approach...
I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, & other related concerns. Anxiety is a normal response by the body to help you cope with life's challenging situations; however, it can become an issue when it starts interfering with your work, school, & relationships. Anxiety can interfere with your enjoyment of life in a variety of ways, and we can help you to improve...
Are you looking for some clarity for the confusing status of your relationship? You're working so hard to try to make it work but you and your partner keep running into the same patterns of fights? Relationships are hard but they also bring the most of joy and satisfaction out of life. At Bay Area Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc (BAMFT), our mission is to help people improve their relationship...
You are the hero of your own tale; you are a warrior who can rescue yourself. Every warrior needs a tribe, people that are going to support them and rally around you in the darkest of times. Will you allow me to be part of your tribe? Therapy is about you, your freedom and the healing that occurs through self-exploration, understanding, finding meaning, and deepening one's insight. My role is t...
Love, acceptance and belonging are natural human desires. Sometimes our life's experiences create survival mechanisms to help cope with difficult situations resulting in a cycle of shame and pain, but the need for love and connection does not go away. I work with clients to discover the doorway into the pain and shame in order to create healing. My approach to psychotherapy is based on a strong...
