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.
With over 25 years of experience, I have an eclectic background including extensive international work. Areas of practice include working with children, teens, families, and adults from a strengths-based, positive psychology perspective. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level ll with a strong background in working with vulnerable populations and people who have experienced trauma....
I am a firm believer in living life to our fullest potential and doing so with the highest level of peace. I think this can only happen when we take care of our mental health, just as much as we do our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. I have a passion for working w/ females who may be struggling w/ low self-esteem, relationship struggles, life transitions, postpartum, infertility and ...
I believe each client has the potential for transformation and growth. My approach to counseling is holistic, collaborative and client centered taking into consideration that the mind, body and spirit influence an individual’s view of the world. My areas of focus are working with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety and depression and individuals who need guidance with life transitions...
****ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**** Hello and Welcome. My name is Ivet Castañeda Ruiz, I have been a practicing therapist for the last 5 years. Throughout the course of my career I have gained an amplitude of experience working with children, adolescents, individuals and families. I know taking the first step and seeking help may be challenging for some, for that reason I believe in the essence of...
Does the monotony of life’s task and routines leave you feeling...Meh.. unfulfilled and stuck. Don't just go through the motions and hope for a different outcome. Take the lead and make the first step. You deserve a safe place to express yourself, so that you can become your best self, equip with the tools to take on life with self-assurance. My primary goal is to provide a secure and reliable...
If you find yourself struggling with difficult relationships, work/life balance, practicing self-love, or learning how to feel comfortable in your own body after trauma, I encourage you to reach out. I help people learn how to be present and learn skills to handle the curveballs that life throws. I specialize in working with women experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma & PTSD,...
Every client that walks into my room brings with them a unique set of issues and concerns they are struggling with and I hope to allow that to come to the surface. I seek to create an environment where clients can grow and realize their own potential and have me walk that journey and path with them. I am a strong believer that every client has the power within themselves to create change. I am...
The impacts of racism, colonization, capitalism, patriarchy, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and the many other harmful -isms within our current social paradigm in the midst of a global pandemic no less, impacts our psyches, our nervous systems, and capacity to imagine and create the future. What if you had a safe space to pause and breathe? A space for you to exist authentically, to be seen ...
Kristian specializes in the treatment of: anxiety, depression, grief, couple and family conflicts, addiction, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Kristian has been trained in Emotionally Focused therapy, a therapy designed to help couples identify and communicate their emotions more effectively, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) part 1, a therapy designed to help people h...
*I am not currently accepting new clients, please reach out to inquire about a waiting list* I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate in North Carolina. I sought out specific training in mental health and human development while obtaining my B.S. in Psychology at Virginia Tech and my MSW from the University of Pittsburgh. I have training and a background in working with individuals with...
At times life can be challenging, overwhelming, and stressful. Whether it is daily or chronic stress, a traumatic experience or a life change; finding ways to function in healthy and successful ways can be challenging. Therapy is a way to support your journey in growth, healing, and overall functioning. Through therapy, you can learn strategies to experience and enhance life with more...
I am eager to help you build a deeper connection with yourself, empower yourself, and love yourself so you can live your most fulfilling life. My style is interpersonal, strengths based, and ego supportive. In our sessions, you can expect that I will be attuned, supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental. We will work collaboratively, as no one knows you better than yourself! Life can be filled...
Catholic Charities Family and Community Outreach Center serves families, couples, and individuals of all ages with mental health, relationship, and substance use issues. We take a holistic and person centered approach to meet the needs of each person and family we serve. We collaborate extensively with other community agencies, hospitals, and residential programs to provide the most complete...
I specialize in working with couples and individuals in the areas of relationships and sex. It's important to me to understand, appreciate, and incorporate each person's culture and values as we work together. Some issues I have specialized experience with and training in include intimacy support, trust and affair recovery, anxiety, trauma, interfaith and intercultural relationships, LGBTQ...
I believe the therapeutic relationship is a collaborative one in which you have the power to make lasting changes toward a more balanced, connected and resourced life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing individual and family counseling to children, adolescents, families and adults. I have extensive knowledge of behavior management strategies and parenting skill support as a former...
