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 work with individuals, couples, and families, specializing in supporting clients to resolve their pain, stress, negative stories, and/or relationship concerns. I work with communication, trust, emotional connection, life transitions, preparing for marriage, loss, and trauma. In couples work, I'll help you to resolve any recurring disagreements, work through stuck places, and repair old wounds...
Everyone can benefit from having a trusting relationship and receiving validation. From that basis, in a non-judgmental interaction people can begin to get clarity on their wants and needs. From enhancing self-esteem to setting boundaries and resolving anxiety/depression people can change. I am a Registered Nurse and Licensed Master Social Worker. My work has involved extensive experience in...
Have you been told to look at your substance use by someone you are close to? Are you worried you might have a problem or know that you do? Substance use is on a continuum, with abstinence on one end and severe abuse, or addiction, on the other. Historically, approaches to substance use treatment have been binary—you either use or you do not. While this approach is effective for some people, fo...
We are a local mental health provider in Berkshire County. We specialize in treating a variety of conditions and use a person centered, strength based approach. We are able to treat adolescents, adults, seniors, and couples. We accept a variety of insurances and can work with you if you have an insurance we are not contracted with. We have several therapists that are available to schedule...
As your counselor I want to provide the space for us to work together in identifying the root of your struggles, worries, and fears. I believe that the therapist-client relationship is a mutually exclusive relationship; where you are free to open up and explore reasons for change, and I am there to offer insight and impartial support. Whether change evokes a better version of yourself, or wheth...
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples offering both individual and family sessions. I am experienced in treating anxiety, depression, individual and family trauma, extreme behaviors in children, parenting issues, relationship distress, religious trauma, LGBTQ issues, and general life dissatisfaction. I believe problems of all intensities are significant and wor...
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families who are struggling with conflicts in their lives, whether they are emotional, psychological, relational or any combination of these. I have also worked with persons with substance abuse issues, abuse/trauma issues, and mental health issues. All of them are looking for healing and restoration to a sense of identity and meaning, which can lea...
I'm so glad you found my profile. My name is Jennifer, and I am a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado. I work with couples struggling with their relationship and I also specialize in helping individuals navigate the complicated world in which we live. I can help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, work/life balance life transitions and other struggles you might be facing. I a...
At North Star Counseling we are conscious of clients in their totality; we take an integrative approach to healing the mind. Ultimately, we seek to heal by helping our clients to break free from destructive behaviors and enjoy a new and improved state of emotional, spiritual and physical health. Holistic Counseling is an approach which helps clients to heal by taking the entire human being and...
Parenting a child experiencing big feelings can be overwhelming. When a child is displaying negative behaviors, it can impact the entire household. I believe that, together, we can help your child improve their emotional health and create balance within the family. I specialize in helping children and families ages 2-12. My approach is collaborative; I work with both the child and caregiver(s) ...
Are you looking for a different therapeutic experience than traditional talk therapy? I have been a Registered Art Therapist for over 30 years. I expanded my therapeutic toolbox with a Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree and I am now a National Board Certified Counselor. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, creative, non-threatening and strength based, focusing on anxiety, depression, life...
You are unique in the challenges you face and in your gifts. Whether you suffer from anxiety, depression, an unrelenting sense of despair, low self-esteem, are hyper-critical of yourself, feel disconnected from life or joyless, are frustrated with work or school, have problems in your relationships, or suffer with PTSD, your experience is particular to you. I will help you discover the underlyi...
Are you looking for a safe, validating environment where you can be yourself with someone who understands your concerns related to Autism, ADHD or IDD? Are you a family member of someone with Autism, ADHD, or another developmental diagnosis who needs to be understood and supported through your own emotional process? Are you looking for strategies to help yourself or your loved one with social...
I strives to create a safe, warm, and supportive environment in which clients can freely express themselves, their heartaches and struggles without guilt or shame. i am passionate in assisting my clients to explore those “small steps” which can lead to positive changes and a life of hope rather than despair. As a therapist, my greatest joy is to empower my clients to find healing and restoratio...
I believe in being culturally aware of the difference experiences we all go through in work, school, relationships, or other areas in life. My therapitic style is authentic, resourceful, and strengths-based. I am a solution focused clinician who believes that therapy is a path traveled collaboratively. I feel every person is the best expert of their own lives. Working with youth, teens, adults ...
