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.
The most important facet of a therapeutic relationship is meeting each person where they are with regard to their goals and needs. As a therapist, I work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective; as such, I strive to gently but directly confront toxic shame by contextualizing our coping mechanisms as examples of our bodies’ incredible resiliency & drive to keep us safe. With warmth, ...
( English | español ) I work with clients from 6 to 90 years old who are looking to learn to live their life in a healthy manner, who wants to improve the quality of their relationships in a personal and Laboral life. This include kids, adolescents, young adults, and adults, married or single, living alone or in a family setting. I have experience working with individuals and families using a...
You are greater than your worst day and all those negative thoughts that come with it. I love helping people find a way to see through their darkness and find the light and enjoyment of life again. Whatever you are going through is nothing to be ashamed of. I work hard to create a comfortable environment where there is no judgment, only the guidance to move forward and keep going towards the...
I work hard to provide an environment that is accepting and supportive and simultaneously looks for ways that increase growth and healing. My approach emphasizes skill-building, self-knowledge, and balance. I have been a therapist in a variety of settings for about 20 years, helping people deal with anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma in their lives and how it has affected their relationshi...
Finding the right therapist is hard. It is also worth the extra time and effort. Do you feel stuck, depleted or uncertain about your next step in life? Are you struggling to build your family, coping with infertility and loss, or feeling stressed by the demands of parenting? It is common to feel anxious, stressed or unsatisfied when life doesn't go as planned and you’re faced with unexpected...
Overwhelmed. Detached. Lost. Do you feel like you are living in survival mode? Sometimes in life feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, or low self-worth can prevent you from living a fully engaged life. You feel derailed by intense feelings and thoughts that keep you trapped in a cycle that often leads to self-destructive behaviors and coping patterns. And yet, change is possible! I can come...
Accepting New Clients - I work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, groups, and families. It is my goal to collaborate with my clients and tailoring treatment to target their specific needs and concerns. I strive to help my clients decrease distress, discover their unique sources of strength, resilience, and potentiality in taking actions towards enhancing their quality of lives. I...
So you have been having a tough time with your anxiety, Covid sure isn't helping! Maybe you are having trouble with your partner, they just do not seem to understand you. You are not connecting in or out of the bedroom. Stress may be affecting your relationship. You might even be trying to recover from infidelity. Whether you are looking for individual or couples counseling I can help. You do n...
Evening and weekend appointments available. Do you ever wonder why you "can't just get over it?" Do you feel unworthy of love? Do you struggle with setting boundaries? I specialize in developmental, sexual, and Intimate Partner Violence trauma experiences. If you are looking to improve your personal relationships, capacity for intimacy and self-esteem, and want to feel comfortable in your own...
Armando’s approach to therapy considers the biopsychosocial factors of the individual while investigating potential influences from within the family system. He works with clients of all developmental stages, from childhood to geriatric. Armando’s research examines the influence of technology, such as internet gaming, screen addiction, etc. and how it affects relationships. He utilizes various...
I offer a space for change by nurturing diversity and inclusion. I hope to positively impact the African American community, and all communities, by decreasing the stigma of mental health and offering a place for people of color to utilize therapy and live in more authentic and whole ways. I work with communication, anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, low self-worth, shame, body imag...
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or discontent? Do you feel like there is more you want to experience or do and don’t know how to get there? Are you struggling with being your authentic self in your professional and/or personal relationships? Do you often feel anxious, depressed, irritable and sometimes as if you barely have the energy to get out of bed in the morning? Do you want to experien...
Have you been feeling down or worried? Have you noticed being too "stuck in your head" and have a desire to be more present in your daily life? Or perhaps you just don't feel very good about yourself and want to feel more confident. Everybody has times in their lives when things just aren't going the way they'd hoped, and they feel stuck and lost regarding how to get back on track. Some people...
Social Emotional Groups summer program for ages 5-8 and 9-15 will be offered. Call for information. I focus on traditional psychotherapy involving Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focus, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness and Trauma Informed Therapy. I have extensive experience in working with people with developmental disabilities and apply behavior therapy techniques (ABA) during therapy...
