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.
Welcome and hello. Seeking therapy is not always easy but it takes a lot of strength to take those first steps. I have had many years working in this field. I have 8 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities. I also have over 10 years experience working with individuals, couples and families. Many of the issues I have worked with have included: depression, anxiety,...
I offer online/phone counseling. As a therapist, I understand that making the decision to come to therapy is often the hardest. I feel that the key to overcoming that hurdle is to create an inclusive, non judgmental, safe and nurturing environment in order to allow the client to feel free and comfortable to express themselves. I do not believe in a one size fits all approach to therapy; therefo...
Are you thinking you might need support right now? Maybe it's been challenging to navigate the impacts of the pandemic, personally or in relationship with family, friends, and community as the December holidays approach. Maybe you're wanting support around something entirely unrelated to the pandemic, which appears to be everywhere. Or maybe you're thinking about making a change, and you're...
Manhattan Wellness is a boutique psychotherapy practice, committed to collaborating with you to massively raise your confidence and upgrade your life. We believe in getting real, getting to the root of the issue, and taking action in order to make the changes you want to see in your life. We help you figure out how to inch yourself out of your comfort zone, so that you can dive head first into ...
Parenting is tough! Do you wish children came with a manual? Children today are facing so many more challenges than you did in your day…. Social media, bullying, substance use, divorce, death of a loved one, or a big move. How do you help your child when you are not sure where to start? Well I am here to help. How we choose the way we think, feel, and act in relation to life’s challenges can of...
Hi, my name is Stacey Drew and I am a therapist providing therapy to children, teens, and adults. My goal as a clinician is to first create a safe, supportive environment where you feel empowered to tackle challenges and take steps toward growth and change. I do have experience providing therapy to active duty service members as well as their family members. I use evidence based practices...
Floating, listless, overwhelmed, stressed, worried, tired. If these words (or others) describe you, let's talk. Does your life lack the joy, excitement, and purpose you once had, or maybe have always been looking for? Is it hard for you to unwind, sleep, or engage in fun activities because you are worried or have low energy? Perhaps your past comes creeping in to your present with thoughts,...
My therapy experience includes working with a wide range of cognitive abilities and severity of diagnoses. My interests include working with issues involving anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, grief, stress management, marriage and family, process and psycheducational groups. I am trained in sand tray therapy and am a certified Prepare/Enrich premarital counselor. I am also trained in Leve...
Feeling helpless? You're not alone. This is a historic time of great uncertainty and I know just how difficult it has been to navigate feelings of fear, frustration, sadness, and hopelessness. I aim to provide warmth and compassion to those who are seeking guidance and support through these challenging, unprecedented times. We're in this together! I offer individual psychotherapy to college/gra...
*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* My mission is to help people find their joy through a positive process that makes the work you’re doing exciting, even when it's hard. My approach is founded on the belief that we’re all “rough drafts”: people in progress, with countless opportunities for new iterations. We are never done with this process. Instead, we hope to become comfortable with being “in proces...
Life can be amazing but it is also hard! Life can present us with difficult situations and challenges that make us question our feelings, understandings, and actions. My goal is to assist each client in finding new understandings and confidence within their own strength to conquer the difficult feelings and situations life can present to us. It takes courage to seek out counseling. I desire to...
**I'm currently not accepting new clients. If you are interested in being placed on a waiting list please reach out** Have life’s problems become too much to navigate alone? I recognize that making the decision to go to therapy can be intimidating and it would be my honor to help you on your personal journey. It is important to me to create a therapy atmosphere that is non-judgmental and affirm...
In my counseling practice, I focus on working collaboratively with my clients to address their needs and create a supportive environment for facilitating change. I maintain a holistic approach to wellness, emphasizing the mind-body connection of issues we face in our lives. It is my goal to address clients as whole, complete beings and "meet them where they are." My specialties include eating...
Welcome! Your journey toward healing, change, and self-care has already begun with taking your first step in finding a compatible therapist. Not only am I educated as a therapist, but I too have taken this same leap of faith. I have invested time in my own therapeutic process of change and have reaped the benefits of having a professional guide me through some of the most challenging and diffic...
Are you or someone you love struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety or other mood disorders? Have you had a history of traumatic/distressful events? Is there a recent event that has caused you distress? Maybe there are relationships that just are not as satisfying as you would like them to be. Perhaps there are issues with substances or other addictions. Is communication difficult for y...
