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.
Healing happens within relationship. That has been my personal experience and my primary focus in the counseling relationship. I strongly believe that we are all doing the best that we can at any given moment. However we are managing to cope, having a trusting and safe place to be is essential. My first task in any counseling relationship is to establish and build upon that safe place. As the...
Jodie is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has been practicing in a private practice setting for several years. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Towson University and her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. She also served in the United States Navy for six years which included a year-long deployment overseas. In...
I believe that the heart of most personal issues is relational in nature and that a safe, trusted relationship is needed in which to experience healing and transformation. My hope is that within the therapeutic relationship, inner freedom and growth in self-awareness will be experienced, as well as healing and transformation in your relationship with yourself and others. Therapy for individuals...
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. Therapy can heal emotional pain, improve relationships, and increase self-understanding. Although starting therapy can be intimidating, it can make a big difference in your ability to cope with challenges or make sense of what has happened so you can move forward. If you're open to addressing some unresolved or present barriers in your life, guide and help ...
I got married and had my first child as a teenager, worked in factories and got my GED at 31. I try to approach each client in terms of their relationships: with themselves, their spouses, significant others, children, families, friends, coworkers, substances, food, spirituality, goals etc. I love to go on a journey with clients where they become the directors of their own destinies, and are ab...
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** It's a brave step to reach out for support, especially when parts of life have become unmanageable. I strive to create a safe place for us to begin the process of healing and working through the different obstacles that you may face. Together we will identify those areas that you want to change, and try different strategies to help get you to where you want to be. We w...
I believe that every person has the right to a life worth living. I welcome you to explore yourself and your goals in a safe, validating, non-judgmental environment and encourage you to learn and build new skills while recognizing the skills you already have. I have 6 years of experience working with multiple levels of care and I am currently focusing my practice around engaging with young adul...
I have years of experience working with adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and behavioral and mental heath issues . I believe in providing a welcoming and supportive environment, using a strength based/client centered approach to support and empower my people to find their happiness and empowerment. We all go through difficult times in life and I believe...
Oftentimes, we develop patterns of behaving and relating to others as a way of coping with and protecting ourselves from our early environments. As we expand out past those early experiences and relationships, we may find that these old ways of thinking, behaving, and relating no longer work for us. Together in therapy, we will explore the origins and functions of those patterns, gaining an...
Throughout my career, I have worked in both academic and clinical contexts teaching and helping others overcome various challenges in their lives and increase their capacity for well-being. The challenges include: anxiety; depression; chronic stress; identity issues; addiction; relational issues; divorce; grief and loss; and questions of faith and spirituality. As a pastoral counselor, I am...
I believe "kids do well if they can." I want to help you and the people in your life figure out what you need to do well. Using person-centered, mindfulness and somatic based, and Collaborative Problem Solving strategies, I've also helped adults find success, since so much of therapy is about patterns formed in childhood for anyone. Creating a space for healing and growth, finding humor in the...
I strive to aid individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life who struggle with a variety of issues including mental health disorders, relationship/family conflict, grief, trauma, and life transitions/stressors. I have a huge heart for all people and specialize in adolescent, young adult, and couples therapy. In addition, I utilize my background in treatment foster care to help...
My therapy practice focuses on helping clients cope with and overcome challenges through providing the guidance and tools to move forward in life. My goal is for clients to feel that they have improved self-esteem, improved mood, motivation to work and participate in daily responsibilities, achieve their goals, form and strengthen their relationships, and integrate the past into the present. I...
We all have an image of how our life could be, but often have barriers that block us from it. Blocks in the shape of anxiety, low self-esteem, bad habits, and others can keep us from achieving the potential that lies within us. I utilize a warm therapeutic approach to establish an alliance full of empathy and free of judgement to openly explore your challenges while incorporating sustainable...
My conceptualization in approaching therapy is “reset the mind, reset your life.” I truly believe that no matter what one is facing in life, whatever challenges, individuals have the ability, power and strength to make the changes necessary to improve/enhance their lives and find the serenity, solutions, and joy they are seeking. I use a variety of techniques and strategies yet find that one of...
