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.
Julia's approach is strengths-based and person-centered. She utilizes a combination of various treatment modalities including humanistic, feminist, solution-focused, and psychodynamic therapy. Julia draws upon CBT techniques and incorporate aspects of mindfulness when appropriate. She specializes in developing coping skills and empowers her clients to feel that they have the ability to handle a...
Everything you need to heal is already within you, and my work with you will help build motivation, awareness, confidence, and understanding that nurtures these strengths that exist, but are difficult to see when external and internal challenges are faced in life. Not everyone is the same and not one particular treatment model will be the best fit. Therefore, I will meet you where you are at on...
I assist children, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of concerns in their life. I like to build upon individual and family strengths to help specific challenges. I often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as they hold the belief that all forms of human suffering is a normal part of life....
In my practice I tend to work with clients, ages 4 - 85+, dealing with anything from anxiety, depression, trauma, career, social issues, and other things causing turbulence in their life. Also, I work with individuals, couples, and families on how they can best function in the world. Depending on the client's needs I work with them to create a customized treatment plan best for their needs. I a...
Do feelings of anxiety or depression leave you feeling "stuck" in life? Do you find yourself awake at night because you just can't quiet your mind, and expecting the worst when walking into unfamiliar situations, or starting new relationships? When things happen to us that are not within our control, feelings of anxiety are common. Life altering experiences are not always obvious... in fact, th...
My name is Sandra Gunn and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in Idaho. I have worked extensively with families, children and couples for many years in private practice. I have also worked in the Non Profit sector advocating for children's safety and strong family systems. My many years as a business owner has given me hands on life experiences, both with managing children, work, and...
Is your child struggling? angry? cutting? stressed? Is your teen only communicating by fighting? Is it "just a phase" or something else? It’s a blend of behaviors and emotions that keep children fighting with their parents or retreating to their rooms. Teens struggle understanding how to reconnect with parents and how to build on family values. My interest is to assist teens and children to...
Does any of this sound familiar? You're feeling anxious, lost, and stuck, and life just feels overwhelming. Maybe you're a young woman, trying to find happiness in your career or healing from a relationship. You feel like you're suffering from imposter syndrome, or going through some type of quarter-life crisis. You feel like everyone you know "has it together," but not knowing who you are is...
I have more than 20 years of experience in career counseling, disabilities services and substance abuse. I also have experience with counseling school age students, foster parents and family dealing with adoptions. I am experience with individual and family dealing anxiety, anger management, school related issues, family therapy, behavioral issues and parenting issues. I am here to work with yo...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY31363) providing Individual, Family and Couples psychotherapy in a private practice setting in both West Los Angeles & Glendale. I work primarily with adolescents, young adults & adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral/emotional disturbance, relationship/family dilemmas. I provide a flexible approach to understand and respond to t...
I am impressed by the resilience and strength demonstrated by those I work with and trust in their ability to meet those challenges they may be facing. Motivation and courage to make desired changes is fostered in the context of a nurturing relationship. I provide a counseling environment of this nature through: Asking questions that help to elicit self-awareness and insight, listening...
Welcome. My name is Deanne Edwards and I’ve been honored to be in the helping field since 1994. I work to create an inviting, safe space for you to share your story, your pain, your strengths and your heart in hopes of finding a new and transformative experience through our work together. Looking for help takes courage and I will do my best to help you find a way through difficult times and...
**Currently providing services via video call** So often depression, anxiety, and trauma can keep us from engaging in the aspects of our lives that give us the most fulfillment. I work with individuals to help them align their lives with their values and not be consumed by unhelpful thoughts and emotions. I have experience working with diverse clients seeking relief from a wide range of...
Addiction and its accompanying issues make life a struggle for both the client and for those who love them. Those in active addiction intuitively know there is a gap between the life they're demonstrating and the possibilities their potential affords - if they could only get out of their own way. My methods promote profound fundamental change: the shedding of self-destructive attributes, the...
