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.
John Lennon nailed it: "Life is what happens when we are busy making other plans." Without warning we my find ourselves dealing with the loss of a relationship, a job, or a difficult diagnosis. Perhaps parenting, which used to be so easy, does not seem to be working. For others, years of carrying so much anxiety and stress has now become too heavy and is getting in the way. Possibly life itself...
I believe that seeking out therapy is a courageous step in working towards overall wellness and positive mental health. I hope to provide a free space for individuals to present their thoughts and needs in a validating and understanding environment. I will incorporate values of acceptance, empathy, empowerment, resilience, non-judgmental awareness and self-compassion. I will utilize different...
Hello and welcome to my page! I have been practicing clinical social work for 24 years with clients from a wide range of ages (6 yrs. - elderly) and with a wide range of issues. I have particular expertise in working with individuals and children who struggle with mood and anxiety disorders. I work from a strength-based, client-centered model. I draw primarily from positive psychology, narrativ...
Do you wake up dreading the day before you? Do you feel like there are tasks that you know you have to do but, never get around to doing them? Are you or a loved one just feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn? Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or having difficulty managing life transitions, relationships, or daily stress, I can help. I work with teens and adults to...
I use a person-centered, sincere, solution-focused therapy to focus on your issues, building a rapport to address issues of addiction, adjustment and trauma issues, along with marital/couples and family issues. I excel in defining client goals and building trusting relationships supporting adults and families experiencing challenges with substance abuse, mental illness, and environmental stress...
My name is William Brown and I have been counseling for over 30 years. I have earned two Master's degrees, one from a university and one from a seminary. I am married and have five children and 7 grandchildren, with one on the way. I love counseling and I believe God has given me a special gift to help people through therapy. Growing up in a very abusive environment has helped me to understand...
Are you feeling powerless as life continues whirling around? Perhaps you are stuck in an area of your life (work, family, relationships)? I understand the desire to feel in control of your emotions and your life. My clients are teens and adults who are looking to heal and grow into the best version of themselves. I am committed to creating a strong therapeutic connection with my clients. Allowi...
In my therapy practice the focus is on supporting healthy emotional and psychological development. Whatever the age, I believe that we do well when we can. My goal is to celebrate one's strengths and help address blocks to becoming one's best self. That means meeting each client with unconditional positive regard while addressing presenting, and possibly underlying, needs. My areas of specialty...
We've all been there. Maybe we feel stuck in a vicious cycle. Some of us are struggling with a pattern of unstable relationships. Maybe we have lost a loved one and need support. Maybe you're feeling sad, hopeless or quick to anger. Perhaps you've tried to quit a substance that is causing you more harm than good and have been unsuccessful. I believe we deserve to feel our best in this difficult...
Dr. Zinn has a unique background and degrees in Science and the Psychology of wellness (positive psychology) and spiritual psychology ,is an associate teacher at The Spiritual Arts Institute. He worked on the Apollo NASA project for 7 years. He now has 23 years experience in WA and CA . Worked at St.Judes/other hospitals and in private practice .Dr.Zinn, authored the training manual for a...
Are you are feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, lonely, angry, confused or just plain curious about yourself, your feelings or why you do the things you do? You owe it to yourself to talk to a trained mental health professional. Knowledge is power, but self- knowledge is more powerful! As a psychologist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential in order to lead a life that is worth...
Sonya believes that sustainable change requires rebuilding your life in a direction that leads toward a healthy support system-a process that involves building patience, tenacity and resiliency. We are capable of unearthing inner strength and motivation that ignites the ability to design our lives. Sonya has experience working with diverse adult populations with a focus on both mental health an...
Are you longing to attune to your deeper purpose, to honor your intuition, your dreams, and your soul's guidance? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties? I offer integrative sessions for mind-body healing. Integrative Spiritual Counseling can help you release fear and anxiety, nourish spaces of ease and relaxation, find freedom from old patterns, and develop...
I know life has its challenges, and there are moments where you may feel overwhelmed, sad, lonely, uncertain of how to move forward. As your therapist I will help you work through these spaces. I will support you in finding who you really are, empower you to seek self-love and move forward out of the blocks. I will share tools to deal with the struggles that come up in your daily life, uplift y...
Are you unhappy in your own skin, in your life? Are you unhappy in your current situation, environment, relationship? Are you tired of the same old thing, of feeling like nothing changes no matter what you do and that you can’t seem to get to where you want to be in life? Are you stressed out, sad, angry, tired, lonely? Ever wonder who you are anymore or what it is that you even want? Ever wond...
