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.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS***You have already taken the first step in your healing by seeking assistance. I understand the fear and challenges that appear when thinking of talking to someone of no familiarity. However, beginning a journey in creating your own story through activating imaginations is essential to living a life free of bondage. My endeavor is to compassionately guide you through wh...
I'm of the mindset that everyone can benefit from therapy. Each of us has unique worries and concerns that we don't want to burden our friends and family with or can't imagine anyone listening to without judgment. This is why choosing a therapist that you feel comfortable talking to is essential. The only way to truly benefit from therapy is to start off feeling understood, respected, and value...
Struggling with alcohol or drug addiction? End the loneliness and desperation of fighting the endless battle of addiction alone. Having recovered from my own addictions to alcohol and drugs, I am passionate about helping people find hope and a new way of living, free from the pain and isolation of addiction. Allow me to guide you on a new journey in recovery. Through strengthening your internal...
Sometimes we can feel like we are settling for an unfulfilling life, yearning for freedom from the emotional pain that plagues us. We may feel that we are drowning in conflict, depression, and loneliness, as well as feeling scared and overwhelmed. Our wants and needs sound so simple, yet no matter what we do and what we try to change, it turns out to seem like it is just not that simple after a...
How can I help? Are you hoping for: feeling better than you do right now, inner peace, emotional healing, an improved outlook, a new paradigm, feeling listened to and a better understanding of yourself and/or others? I come to the therapeutic space with 20+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I trust the therapeutic process will benefit anyone w...
As human beings, we are all works in progress. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional pain, or are generally feeling stuck or lost in life, then therapy may be something worth considering. I have been providing psychotherapy and mental health services for nearly 15 years as a Licensed Psychologist. I have worked in multiple treatment settings with people of all ages and with...
I would love to help you find a happier, healthier version of yourself. I believe you have the skills and the strength to reach your goals and to live your life in a way that matches your values. I can help you identify your thoughts and/or behaviors that get in the way of living that life. I have experience helping clients work through depression, life transitions and stress, substance abuse...
Hello, I am a Licensed Professional counselor. I work with individuals/couples who are going through relationship challenges, couples that want to transform their relationship, couples that want communication restored, couples that want to strive rather than survive and individuals/couples that are experiencing crisis and need same day appointments, . My focuses include: the kind of life you wa...
An ideal client is someone who is ready to consider making a change in their life. Therapy can help you explore what you can change and what you might want to change, including helping you to identify small steps you can take to get you there. I am excited to join you on your journey of growth! I have been working in the field of mental health and substance abuse treatment for 20 years. While I...
Battling anxiety, depression, and overwhelming stress can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation. Your inner dialogue can become increasingly negative, and you may find yourself stuck in a seemingly unbreakable pattern of unhelpful thoughts. Through therapy, it is possible to break that cycle and engineer a new, positive, and healthy view of one's self and one's life. Through the utilizat...
Sometimes life creates change when we aren't ready. You may find that life transitions have left you feeling differently than you expected, or you're discovering things about yourself that you aren't sure what to do with. Sometimes loved ones change in ways that challenge us, and sometimes we grow and hope our loved ones will grow with us. Sometimes LGBTQIA+ identities have specific needs,...
I believe that therapy is a joint venture between the client and therapist. It is a way to learn about how each construct the meaning that forms our lives and our feelings and to take responsibility for constructing them to be what we wish. My role as therapist is to correct, understand, empathize, suggest and confront. Therapy can be in turn difficult, fun, painful, confusing, boring, upsettin...
Ten years after completing my graduate degree in counseling, I found my self in a high-stress executive career and recovering from several major life-altering events, including the death of a parent, an unexpected surgery, my daughter's tragic accident, and a broken marriage. I was at a crossroad trying to hold it all together through anxiety and panic attacks. I asked myself, whose life am I...
We all deserve to feel seen, accepted, and cared for, and to feel empowered to live our best lives. It can be profoundly helpful to have an ally in the journey of being human. My work as a holistic therapist is to support clients in their growth as individuals and in relationships. Together we uncover what is most present and in need of care and attention. Anxiety and depression may be seen as...
Have you been struggling with trying to figure out a better way to manage your life and situations? Do you find it hard to have motivation to do things? Do you struggle with adversity and managing stressors? Do you have issues with addictions? I pride myself in being non-judgemental and supportive to validate people and help them learn new ways of coping and living to improve their quality of...
