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.
Everybody at some point of their life have experienced some sort of stress or known someone who has been through a traumatic event that has scarred their life and affected their quality of living. Are you experiencing difficulty with focus , self regulation and expression? There are treatments that exist that can increase ability to cope and deal with stressors and help you lead happy and more...
Tara has experience working with adolescents & adults contending with an array of mood disorders, challenges related to grief & loss, self-efficacy, stress & anger management, PTSD & conflict resolution. She has worked extensively with individuals and families experiencing trauma, abuse & domestic violence. Tele-health & face to face modalities are provided. Tara maintains a strength-based &...
"Therapy should be Relationship-driven, not Theory-driven".. . .Irvin Yalom. A truer statement was never spoken. Therapy is all about the relationship first because without the therapeutic relationship there can be no effective or meaningful therapy. A strong bond is crucial to the success of counseling and psychotherapy. I love being a therapist and assisting people with changing their life fo...
( English | español ) Welcome, I’m glad that you are here! It takes courage, valor, and strength to seek support. We all need support, encouragement, and compassion to navigate through life’s journey. There are some days that it takes everything in oneself to get up and face the challenge of the day. When you are experiencing a crisis, a trauma, abuse, anxiety, stress, or depression; just being...
I am a holistic, culturally sensitive and Trauma-Infomed therapist. My goal is to help support my clients with healing, finding balance and reclaiming the joy in life! My clinical interests include; Group and Individual Therapy with adults, teens, children & families. I provide treatment for; Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault; Anger Management; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Trauma and...
ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE! WE OFFER TELEHEALTH SERVICES! GET THE HELP YOU NEED FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME! Thank you for reviewing my profile and I commend you on taking the very brave step of beginning therapy! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have a Master’s in Social Work degree from Widener University. I began my career 20 years ago working for a local non profit agency and spent ...
Are you satisfied with your current relationships? How is your relationship with yourself, with peers, and with others? Working with a relational therapist you may begin to notice changes in the contact you have with others. I view therapy as if I’m in a boat with my clients and we are rowing down a river. I act as a GPS that may invite my client to turn left, right, or even stop and look aroun...
As a clinician, an artist and a mother, I feel we are all at our best when we have a space to unpack what's going on for us in our myriad roles in day to day life. I strive to foster a relationship with my clients that is rooted in the idea of acceptance, non-judgment, balance, and presence. My practice is rooted in both theory and play, in evidence-based practice models (CBT, DBT, Mindfulness,...
Are you surviving instead of thriving? Do you feel overwhelmed or anxious? Do you struggle with meaningful connection to yourself or within your relationships? I’m here to help you break free from the patterns that are holding you back & feel empowered to live your best life. I work with adults needing to heal from shock trauma, childhood/attachment wounds, or physical/sexual/emotional abuse. I...
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in the District of Columbia working with adolescents and adults. My training in art therapy, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and person-centered therapy allows me to use an integrative approach tailored to the needs of the individual client. I use art therapy assessments to support in evaluation, treatment planning and treatment. I hav...
Do you feel like there isn't enough space in this world for all of you, or like you can never be your full, true self? When we struggle with issues like trauma, low desire, sex pain, or difficulty with orgasm, or when we feel shame about our true sexual nature, we can feel like there is something wrong with us, preventing us from living a fully vibrant life. It can be hard to find someone to ta...
My passion is to provide psychotherapy for general mental health issues (anxiety, depression, grief/loss & more) and specialty services (eating disorders, body image) for individuals who desire positive change in their lives. All are welcome from adolescents (ages 16+), college students, middle aged adults, and older adults of any gender and background. My treatment approach integrates 20 years...
I became a therapist because I believe everyone is worthy of healing and wellness. With a background in medical social work, my heart lies in working with teens and adults coping with anxiety and depression, disordered eating and body image, chronic illness, medical trauma, and grief and loss. Life throws curveballs and I’m here to be a guide and active listener throughout this process. I see...
It is okay to ask for help. So often, we are shamed for reaching out and admitting the need for assistance and, I am here to tell you, it is okay to ask for help. It is my philosophy that my job is to further facilitate this cycle of positive change and growth within my clients, regardless of whatever personal struggles and challenges they may bring to counseling. Clients can look forward to...
I offer individual mental health counseling to children, adolescents, and families. Children can often times be difficult for adults to understand. Even those children who act like "little grownups" need help communicating their needs and feelings in a developmentally appropriate way. At times we have to uncover those challenging feelings that are suppressed, which become the root of problemati...
