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*** Symptoms of depression, worry, anxiety, intrusive, obsessive, flashbacks and racing thoughts can leave one feeling lost, helpless, overwhelmed and alone at times. Self-blame, guilt, fear and feelings of unworthiness are faulty thinking patterns in the core belief system and past trauma. Again, you did not choose this and you do not have to continue life this way....
I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I use primarily relational and psycho-dynamic approaches to help people understand and make meaning of current conflicts and difficulties and to develop a compassionate narrative in relation to these difficulties. My focus is on supporting desired changes and the capacity to live a more fulfilling, self-determined life. Mindfulness ...
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or hopeless? My role as your counselor is to provide you with an environment where you can share your concerns and feelings safely. I strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect. I will serve you with kindness, respect, honesty and professionalism. Trust is essential to the counseling relationship. I understand that trust is something that develops ove...
The NEST is a boutique mental health and wellness clinic located in beautiful downtown Stillwater. While we specialize in concerns related to the reproductive cycle across the lifespan, we also work with a wide variety of mental health conditions in men, women and adolescents. Our team includes experienced licensed mental health providers and nurse practitioners who take a proactive stance in...
In our work together, I'll help you explore your personal history so that you can achieve a deeper understanding of your current problems and achieve greater self-awareness. I believe our early experiences and traumas show up in our current lives and can manifest themselves in a myriad of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Therefore, I view therapy as a guide moving us towards the necessary...
Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to overcome, coping with everyday stressors, couple or family conflicts, coping with the loss of a loved pet, need a LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, or if you need assistance with family building stressors. Seeking help from a licensed therapist is the best way to put things into perspective. As a licensed psychotherapist serving Georgia, I am committed...
You are strong and courageous to not only acknowledge that change is needed but to take the steps to achieve it. Change is hard, especially when you are uncertain of who to trust to walk with you through the process. I believe that everyone has the ability to make changes if only they are provided with a nurturing and empowering environment that fosters your strengths, your passions and builds...
Anxiety, depression, grief, and addictions are my specialities. I am here to support you and your family, through this COVID-19 crisis and help you find the tools to navigate psychologically and emotionally. I can help you cope with issues like separation and social distancing. We have great internal strengths individually as well as in our families and our communities. I am here in this diffic...
Are you unsatisfied, tense, restless, or exhausted but can’t figure out what what the real problem is or what to do about it? Do you feel stuck in self destructive patterns or painful emotions but can’t shift those patterns with consistency? Do you feel stressed or overwhelmed in your life and feel unable to truly rest and refresh? Perhaps you are a hard worker, but all your effort has left you...
I offer both in-person and Telehealth therapy. I would love to work with you! Life and humanity has more than its fair share of challenges. There are good reasons for your struggles, and you are not alone. Whatever it is you would like to change or work on, there is HOPE! My specialties include anxiety, attention deficit, emotions, relationships, trauma, eating disorders, and depression. Throug...
***Currently Accepting New Clients*** The journey to knowing yourself can seem daunting, but taking the first step is both courageous and worthwhile. As a counselor, I believe that every person on this journey can benefit from some help and support along the way. I practice from a person-centered viewpoint and really believe that each of us is capable of making the choices we need to achieve th...
Being a parent, husband, brother, son, and friend are the relationships I am most proud of and invested in my life. I have a highly sensitive and intuitive nature. I embrace the masculine and the feminine in my life and work. I value my open, empathic heart, and sense of humor. I am passionate about spending time in wild places. I build authentic therapeutic relationships with clients and use...
* Nov/Dec 2020- Not currently acceping new clients* My focus is on deepening insight and awareness into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors using mindfulness strategies that result in more understanding and compassion for yourself. My clinical training and studies, personal life experiences and yoga practice have helped me cultivate a caring, calm and confident presence. Our body remembers a...
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Congratulations on taking your first step towards emotional empowerment! The first step is usually one of the hardest as it means that you have been thinking about making changes, probably for quite some time, and are finally ready. It takes a lot of courage to do that! Know that you are not alone. Together, we will walk on a healing...
The world has changed, overnight. And continues to do so day to day. Are you irritable and unsure why? Living alone and feeling isolated? Home with your family 24-7? I am here to help you process and get grounded. I provide experienced, confidential on-line counseling. Need someone to just hear you out? Give me a call. Want a hand navigating jam-packed emotions, or feeling more like numbing out...
