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 am a compassionate, warm, and collaborative psychotherapist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I work with individuals and families who struggle with a variety of difficulties. My areas of clinical interest include, but are not limited to: working with at-risk youth; oppositional-defiant adolescents; those who have experienced trauma; adults managing difficult...
You swear the last time will be your last time, but the overwhelming urge to use drugs, porn, to drink, or self-harm is tremendous, and you succumb to the pressure. The instant you give in, guilt pours in and it feels impossible to walk away. Ashamed, you attempt to hide your pain by continuing the addiction and the cycle continues. An addiction is defined as anything that you have a difficult...
You matter, and you do not need to wait to feel better. Feelings of depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, strained relationships and life’s transitions can be painful. Give yourself the gift of support and learn to manage the present as you heal from your past. My goal as a therapist is to create a warm, trusting and nonjudgmental environment where we can discuss the issues most important to...
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW DAYTIME TELEHEALTH CLIENTS!!**I have experience in working with young children, adolescents, and their families. I have a background working with children and families who have experienced significant changes in their family dynamic, behavioral issues, anxiety/depression, children whom have experienced trauma, and individuals with developmental delays and Autism. My pa...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and School Counselor with a background in Special Education. My experience in school districts allows me to connect well with school professionals. I truly love being able to work with adolescents and to help them learn to find strength during difficult times. Similarly, I thoroughly enjoy working with adult clients who are in need of assistance in process...
Thank you for considering my practice to cater to your behavior healthcare needs. I look forward to working with you to create a better & healthier life for you and your family! I believe in creating a non-judgmental, authentic, and empathetic atmosphere that is conducive to empowering you with skills to enhance your wellbeing. Together I would love to help you reach your goals and desires and ...
As a psychotherapist specialized in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology, I will guide you through difficult experiences with mindfulness and curiosity. I offer a culturally sensitive, integrative, and trauma-informed space where complexity and diversity are valued. Discovering, recovering, and welcoming your whole self is promoted when we are together. We will find creative ways...
I have been at this for a long time and I feel that people know what's best and what they want for themselves, but they don't know how to get there at times. They need help, support and confidence in themselves to get there. There are so many variables that get in the way including various forms of abuse, mental health issues, family problems and drug and alcohol problems. I love to help client...
Now welcoming new clients of all ages with IHN health coverage. My style is nonjudgmental, authentic, and results-oriented with an emphasis on the body/mind/spirit connection. I come with years of experience treating people who are dealing with addiction, life transitions, emotional difficulties, relationship challenges, and various psychological conditions. I specialize in providing support to...
So many of us come to therapy because we are hurting. Whether this hurt manifests as relationship issues, addiction, anxiety, depression, or stress about world events, I love helping people discover their inner strengths by healing the parts inside that hurt. Wounds from the past, coupled with internal conflict and judgements about self and others stifle one's ability to grow and change. By...
At The Center for Connection, Healing & Change we specialize in working with teens and their families. Our therapists are skilled and trained in working with adolescents and the wide range of challenges they grapple with: relationships, attachment, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, behavioral concerns, academics, trauma, life transitions, somatic issues, identity, self-worth, boundaries,...
Welcome, I'm glad you're here! Whether you are struggling with a life transition, anxiety, family conflict, or trauma, the first step is feeling supported in an empathic, non judgmental environment. I foster a client centered approach, in which we will collaboratively identify your goals and expectations for treatment. Together, we will focus on strengths that you already possess to promote...
Are you struggling or feeling stuck? Are you having difficulty creating the life you have always imagined? Do you feel that despite your best efforts it is never enough? I fundamentally believe that we are all doing the best we can at any given moment, that we are innately driven towards positive growth and that sometimes we need help along the way. I find it an honor to walk beside my clients ...
******** I AM CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW PATIENTS - PLEASE CHECK BACK AT A LATER DATE, THANK YOU. ******I am a therapist with over 20 years in the field, having treated individuals, families and couples with a very broad variety of issues. I am particularly interested in trauma, and I am trained in various trauma modalities for this reason. Overall, my approach is a strength-based, solution focus...
