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 work with clients who seek to cultivate an empowered relationship with themselves and others. I honor each client’s strength and wisdom while supporting their transformation. I see my role as providing a compassionate, safe, non-judgmental space for clients to honestly and powerfully face anything missing or in the way of fulfilling on their goals. I use a strengths-based and...
I became a therapist because of my passion for healing hearts, my interest in the human brain, and bringing light to the wisdom that you already have. Not only is my client before me, but so is her/his life: her/his wish to grow, yearning for connection, fear of the unknown, and willingness to change. With a BA in Counseling Psychology from Bogazici University in Turkey and an MA in Clinical...
I am passionate about helping clients address the challenges they face with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and mindfulness practices. Anxiety, depression, past traumas, lack of community acceptance, and difficult environmental and situational factors may’ve brought you to a place of feeling unwell or stuck. Time-tested therapy techniques may be just what you need to address these...
The struggle is real but through hope, growth, faith and transformation we heal. We all have a story to tell. No persons story is any better or worse than anyone else's. I can attest to the struggle to reach out for help and the need to be vulnerable. I am someone who is there to help guide you through those tough times. The courage and strength that it takes to reach out for help is the first...
Many people find themselves struggling to maintain balance during adjustment or following a traumatic event. Life circumstances and experiences often cloud our vision. We may feel confused, lost, or broken in making the best decisions for ourselves. We need a safe space to ground our energy and find stillness. I am a licensed clinical social worker who takes a person centered approach to therap...
Life transitions are inherent in the human experience. Sometimes we are resilient and are able to navigate life’s’ difficulties and other times we need to talk to someone who can truly hear us. I offer individual, family and couples counseling for adults of any age and provide a safe, supportive and empathic setting in which you will feel respected and heard regardless of race, gender...
Seeking therapy takes immense strength and courage. It can feel vulnerable to trust another human with your struggles, fear, and pain. From the beginning, I will do my best to listen deeply and carefully, respecting that you have been doing the best you can with what you’ve been handed in life. I believe that our symptoms often provide information about how we have had to adapt to our...
Release stuck emotions, break the cycle of self-doubt, and heal your mind, body, and spirit through a holistic approach to wellbeing. With over 10 years of experience specializing in trauma-informed care and body-oriented therapy, I support individuals and families with disarming painful patterns and the all-consuming emotions that negatively impact everyday life and relationships. Passionate...
Life changes, separations, divorce, children having difficulty adjusting to a separation. Adults experiencing difficulties adjusting to sudden changes, grief, and loss. Your household has become a battlefield between your adolescent, spouse and you? Blended family issues? Unexplained sudden changes in your child’s behavior? sudden sleep changes, excessive fears, ongoing cries and temper tantrum...
EMBRACE YOUR LIFE. You deserve a life filled with meaning and purpose. I am here to assist you in harnessing the strength that lives within you and give you the courage to be in charge of your healing. Therapy can be a gateway to healing and living a joyous, fulfilling life. I would be privileged to be part of your healing journey so that you can embrace all the beauty life has to offer. Emotio...
Do you feel defeated, left behind, unable to trust, unlovable or unloved? Do you struggle with past experiences that haunt your present and future causing shame, grief or re experienced trauma in everyday living? If so, know that it is my honor to walk along side you as you journey toward healing. I enjoy assisting individuals, couples and families regain peace, balance and will power with...
I believe that we all experience struggles in life, both within ourselves and through challenging circumstances. It’s common to experience difficulty when there is a change in life. Struggles can influence our sense of self-worth, identity, belief in our abilities, the world around us, and otherwise limit us. So often, these struggles can impact our relationships, career, and long-term well-bei...
We are in the midst of great change, which can bring uncertainty and feelings of anxiety. Any grief, life transitions, relational issues, anxiety, depression or old patterns you were already dealing with, may feel compounded by the current climate. Therapy can help you stay connected and gain much needed support and perspective. I am a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), and bri...
I work with adults who may be struggling to find nourishment on multiple levels: emotionally, psychologically, physically, and relationship-wise. I attend to the individual in front of me, knowing that your unique health and family history, stresses, environment, level of support, social inequities, and culture all influence your relationship with self and your feeling of nourishment. I meet yo...
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, working through a crisis or want to make a change? I can help you identify and explore new ways of coping and get you back on track. My goal is to assist you in having a healthy, rewarding and fulfilling life. I will guide you toward change in a compassionate and caring way. I utilize various techniques including, CBT, mindfulness and motivational practices. ...
